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Adding Value Through PCB Assembly Testing
October 12, 2022
Budgets are tight for every industry as material and component costs continue to rise. Tight budgets mean companies are looking for ways to save. In some cases, OEMs are opting out of testing during the manufacturing process, arguing that the peace of mind that comes from testing doesn’t justify the savings of eliminating that step. […]
Are You Leveraging Your ECM’s Capabilities?
October 7, 2022
In today’s competitive landscape, ECMs (Electronic Contract Manufacturers) need to do more than just fill orders that meet product specifications. Top ECMs work with their OEM partners to ensure everyone is on the same page with the goal of producing the best outcomes, from the engineers and designers to materials and components.
Mistakes to Avoid When Outsourcing Your Electronic Manufacturing
September 26, 2022
Hiring an electronic contract manufacturing (ECM) partner to complete the production of parts in your build is quite common today. With many companies cutting costs by eliminating in-house production, they often turn to manufacturing specialist companies to carry out this work for them. There are many benefits to outsourcing with the right partner including significant […]
When to Consider Using a Multilayer Printed Circuit Board
September 23, 2022
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) have become an integral part of the devices we love and use daily. They are everywhere we look from handheld portable electronic devices to industrial machines, communication devices, and consumer electronics. Today’s PCBs are more complex and contain different shapes and materials. They can be flex or rigid and contain a […]
Guidelines and Design Considerations for Flex PCB Electronic Manufacturing
September 21, 2022
Flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs) provide several advantages for the designer and the electronic manufacturer. Flexible PCBs provide the unique benefit of bendability for challenging application areas requiring constant flexibility. To allow the flex PCB to mold and bend without breakage results in smaller designs that are more lightweight and consume less space.
NIST 800-171 & CMMC Compliance for DoD Electronic Manufacturing
September 19, 2022
Security is a constant challenge for most companies, but for electronic manufacturers working on DoD manufacturing and related projects, security is even more crucial. The manufacturing supply chain all must be in compliance with the correct certifications and requirements. Falling out of compliance will mean that a full industry is unavailable for manufacturing. All contractors […]
How to Identify an Electronic Manufacturer as a Box Build Assembly Partner
September 16, 2022
There are many electronic manufacturers available for your box build needs, but not all manufacturing partners are created equal. To identify a great box-build assembly partner, you will need to do some research into finding out who the partners are and how they will handle your box-build from start to finish.
PCB Traceability Requirements for Medical Device Manufacturing
September 14, 2022
Traceability, simply put, is the ability to account for everything throughout the build. In medical device manufacturing, traceability is critical. Everything in a medical device needs to have the ability to be traced back to the source. This is a significant task, since there are many components that go into the manufacturing of a PCB […]
Your Guide to PCB Components in Electronic Manufcaturing
September 12, 2022
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are critical in today’s tech heavy world, but despite the world being full of electronic gadgets, they remain somewhat of a mystery. This PCB guide will help you better understand the common components that electronic manufacturers use in the production of a printed circuit board.
ITAR Compliance in PCB Manufacturing
August 4, 2022
When looking for an ECM for PCB manufacturing, it may be important to look for an ECM who is ITAR compliant. Although not every industry requires ITAR compliance, a company that follows the ITAR guidelines is a company that can be trusted to always be in compliance with any regulatory needs, and that can be […]