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Your Surface Mount Technology Questions Answered by Experienced Electronic Manufacturers
December 18, 2020
When looking at Surface Mount Technology, or SMT, you may have questions about whether or not it is the right process for the job. If you are not sure which mount is right, looking to an experienced electronic manufacturer with questions about SMT may give you the answers you are looking for. What is Surface […]
Handling Parts Obsolescence with a Proactive Partner
December 16, 2020
Parts obsolescence is a huge issue that can quickly torpedo your printed circuit board assembly. Once a component needed for your build becomes difficult, or even impossible to find, your project can be plagued with problems. Obsolescence opens you up to: · Counterfeit components · Increased production costs · Shortened system life cycles · Costly […]
Outsourcing to an ECM is a Strategic Move
December 7, 2020
In today’s manufacturing world, outsourcing is often a way of life for many companies. However, it is often viewed as a surrendering of sorts, like the admission that you need outside help to get the job done. In many instances, though, nothing could be further from the truth. For companies on the leading edge of […]
Benefits of a Flexible Contract Manufacturing Partner
December 3, 2020
As recently as a decade ago, the outsourcing relationship between companies and their electronic contract manufacturer looked quite different. Instead of engaging in a symbiotic relationship, most were based on one holding an advantage over the other, usually in the areas of price. Both used costs as a way to drive their bottom line, instead […]
Expectations of a Robust Electronic Manufacturing Supply Chain Management Process
November 30, 2020
A solid electronic manufacturer will already have a counterfeit electronic component detection and avoidance plan in place. After all, a healthy supply chain is vital to your company’s success, and your ECM knows that. You can’t run the risk of any issues falling between the cracks. Meanwhile, counterfeit electronic components continue to be a big […]
Debunking 7 Myths in Electronic Contract Manufacturing
November 23, 2020
Just like in any situation requiring teamwork, putting the right players around you can mean all the difference between success and failure. When it comes to choosing an electronic contract manufacturer (ECM), there are rarely shortcuts to finding the right company to partner with. That doesn’t mean many haven’t tried to distill the decision-making process […]
OEMs Talk About Why They Outsource
October 23, 2020
Outsourcing makes a lot of sense in terms of efficiency, reduced costs, and perhaps most importantly, accessing specialized knowledge, abilities, and processes. While those that produce everything in-house like to hang their hat on it, there are a number of reasons why smart companies have opted to share production with specialized outside companies. In this […]
Avoid Common Mistakes When Choosing an ECM Partner
October 21, 2020
The process of choosing an electronic contract manufacturer (ECM) can make or break your project depending on who you hire. The right manufacturing partner can be a dream come true. However, the wrong ECM can result in missed deadlines, faulty products, lots of frustrations, and worse – a tarnished reputation for you. When considering outsourcing, […]
Staying Ahead of Electronic Component Shortages
October 19, 2020
The biggest contributing factor behind the electronic component shortages is simply demand out-weighing supply. If you’ve found yourself stressed about the global electronic component shortage, you are not alone. The situation is becoming even harder to navigate. However, just because there’s a shortage doesn’t mean you can’t get ahead of the game. You need to […]
Common Applications for Multilayer Printed Circuit Boards
October 5, 2020
More and more is expected from printed circuit boards as technology evolves. There is demand for smaller, lighter, and more powerful PCBs for a wide variety of applications. Enter multilayer printed circuit boards. Multilayer PCBs are a game changer for electronic manufacturers. These compact boards’ dense design allow for electronics to pack a powerful punch […]