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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.
Benefits of Low Volume PCB Runs and Prototype Boards in Electronic Manufacturing
October 5, 2022
PCB assembly is a comprehensive process, especially when dealing with a new design and product. Design, manufacturing, and testing all must be completed before the product is ready for the consumer. Adding a step in the electronic manufacturing process by prototyping or requesting a low-volume PCB run has multiple benefits to ensure a successful, high-quality […]
Is Your ECM Working With You or For You?
September 30, 2022
You want an electronic contract manufacturer (ECM) dedicated to your success who can provide innovative contributions to your project right from the start. After years of industry experience, they have knowledge you don’t. Are they dedicated to being an extension of your team or are you just another project moving through the line? When considering […]
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.
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.
The Role of Printed Circuit Boards in Medical Technology
September 9, 2022
The electronic age is broadening its scope into all sectors of medicine and healthcare. Almost every process that is a part of modern medicine is touched by electronic evolution. Improving, updating, and bringing medicine and healthcare into the future is happening now.