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Cost Savings and Efficiency in An Electronic Assembly Product Redesign
December 4, 2018
Have you ever thought of a product redesign as a cost-saving process? Typically, we think of redesign as a way to fix a problem or improve a product’s functionality. With rapid advancements in technology and manufacturing processes, a redesign can also mean cost savings.
What To Have Ready Before Your PCB Assembly Quote
November 8, 2018
Obtaining a quote from your electronic contract manufacturer (ECM) for printed circuit board assembly sounds simple. But don’t let that impression fool you. Your quote is, perhaps, the most important factors in your PCB assembly project’s success or failure.
4 Ways In House Engineering Support Helps Your Electronic Assembly
November 2, 2018
When you’re choosing an electronics contract manufacturer (ECM), there are lots of options you need to weigh. Whether you’ve already got a concept for your project, or need design help to bring your idea into reality, an important factor to add to your list of considerations is whether or not the ECM has engineering support. […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Multi-Layer PCB’s in Electronic Manufacturing
October 30, 2018
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are right in the center of the rapidly growing and changing world of electronics and electronic manufacturing. The push for faster, lighter, and more robust electronics products has given birth to multiple ways to use PCBs in order to meet those demands. One way that printed circuit boards have been shown […]
Using A Flexible Circuit In Your Next Electronic Assembly
October 25, 2018
Flexible electronics. A generation ago, we thought that a flexible electronic meant you could hoist your boombox up on your shoulder and carry it around. Although this idea of flexibility produced the iconic look of the 1980s, it comes nowhere near what modern flexible electronics can do.
Don’t Be Scared to Hire an Electronics Manufacturer
October 19, 2018
It’s that time of year when there just might be a clown or a fright around every corner. But don’t let that stop you from hiring a quality electronic contract manufacturer.
Changes Your ECM Will Make Transitioning From AS9100C To AS9100D certification by NSF-ISR
October 15, 2018
In order to participate in the aerospace or defense industry, nearly all manufacturers and suppliers must make themselves AS9100 certified by NSF-ISR. This set of standards is followed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the United States Department of Defense (DoD), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as well as many large prime […]
New AS9100D Certified by NSF-ISR Changes
September 27, 2018
With the recent changes to ISO 9001 certification by NSF-ISR, the AS9100 certification by NSF-ISR standard has also evolved to reflect those changes. AS9100 certification by NSF-ISR is the international quality management system specifically for the aerospace industry.
5 Principles of Design for Electronic Manufacturing Which Lead to 10 Levels of Savings
September 20, 2018
Design for Manufacturing or DFM is a process an electronic manufacturer uses to make parts, components, and products less expensive by easing their manufacturability. It’s how you avoid getting a very pretty part that cannot function properly. It’s how you avoid manufacturing an outdoor part for your Northern Michigan operation that cannot operate in freezing […]
Electronic Manufacturing and Return Material Authorization
September 17, 2018
Even with the best designs, supply chain management, and manufacturing standards, mistakes sometimes happen. You don’t go into a project anticipating problems, but good project management means considering what might happen if your product has errors. You’ll want to know ahead of time how your electronic manufacturer will handle troubleshooting and repair for your electronic […]