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An ECM Partnership is Your Best Ally to Navigate Chip Shortages
May 31, 2022
The chip shortage that has been going on for over a year is not showing signs of improvement. Initially, the chip shortage was caused by a wave of COVID-19 cases in Asia that impacted factory production and caused closures, partnered with a skyrocketing demand for chips. Senior officials were hopeful that the crisis would resolve […]
Avoid Supply Chain Challenges by Reverse Engineering Legacy Designs Through an Electronic Manufacturer
May 26, 2022
All manufacturers are struggling to meet the demands of their customers while dealing with supply chain concerns, which are impacting every industry. Choosing a domestic electronic manufacturer with on-site engineers is your best option to work through these disruptions through reverse engineering. By reverse-engineering your legacy designs, you can save time and money by not […]
Partnering With a Domestic Turnkey Medical Device Manufacturer Accelerates PCB Spin Time
May 11, 2022
The time that it takes for your design to go through the manufacturing process is referred to as your turnaround time. Spin time is the time it takes for your PCB to move through the prototyping phase, and it is one of the most important factors in determining the overall turnaround time of your project. […]
Are You Considering a Box Build for Your Next Project?
May 9, 2022
Box builds can range from single printed circuit boards enclosed in plastic to complex systems inside rugged metal shells. A box build is much more than a simple PCB. Box builds include subassemblies, mechanical components, wiring, cables, and installation in the enclosure. The complete, integrated system will be delivered to your customer, so when outsourcing, […]
On-Site Engineers Invaluable During Current Supply Chain Concerns
May 6, 2022
Supply chain concerns and part shortages are impacting nearly every industry, and manufacturers are struggling to meet the demands of their customers while working through these issues. Choosing a domestic ECM with on-site engineers is your best defense when facing these disruptions.
How To Identify Counterfeit Parts in the Electronic Manufacturing Industry
March 22, 2022
Counterfeit parts in the electronic manufacturing industry can be tricky to identify. Counterfeit electronic components are defined as parts that have been deliberately misrepresented to hide their true origin and quality or outright copied to look like the original parts. These counterfeit components have been unknowingly filtered into many industrial applications as well as some […]
Cutting Corners in PCB Manufacturing is Expensive
March 4, 2022
Cutting corners may mean cutting initial costs and making a project seem like a low investment for a high return, but trying to decrease your bottom line this way is almost never the most cost-effective choice and will likely hurt your product and reputation in the end. While that may seem impossible, it is very […]
Getting Your Medical Device to Market Quickly Takes More Than a Good Design
March 2, 2022
A good design is the right way to begin your medical device, but the end product is only as good as your manufacturing partner. When you want to move your product quickly from the initial idea to the end product, you need to find an ECM partner who has all the services you need to […]
Partnering with the Right Electronic Manufacturer for Your Custom Electronic Design
February 9, 2022
You want and need your products to stand the test of time. You need a dynamite design to make it happen. And you will only find success with the right electronic manufacturer for your custom electronic design. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a unique situation for electronic design and manufacturing. When outsourcing, you need a […]
Avoid Common PCB Assembly Problems with a Proactive ECM
January 31, 2022
There are many things that can go wrong in PCB manufacturing and assembly. Many of the common problems your project may face can be minimized, or even eliminated, with the right ECM partner. A high-quality partner means high-quality results. When looking for an ECM partner, look for a domestic, turnkey ECM with industry knowledge, credentials, […]