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Common Mistakes to Avoid in Outsourcing to an ECM
November 29, 2021
There are many potential electronic contract manufacturing (ECM) partners to choose from when you are looking to outsource your build. Choosing the right partner can mean a successful project, but choosing the wrong partner can create nothing but headaches. When looking for a partner, make sure you avoid the most common mistakes.
Can Your ECM Handle Your Next Project?
November 24, 2021
Finding the right electronic contract manufacturer for your next project can be a challenge. How do you know if the ECM you choose can handle the project? Not all ECMs are created equal, and your project will have unique challenges. There are questions to ask that can lead you toward the right fit.
The Importance of Gerber Files in PCB & Electronic Manufacturing
November 22, 2021
Gerber files play an important role both as a translator and connector between electronic manufacturers and design engineers. With Gerber files, manufacturers can easily understand the design engineering concept, which enables them to provide you with reliable products, as well as ensuring an efficient and effective manufacturing process.
A Strategic Approach to Outsourcing Electronic Manufacturing
November 1, 2021
Outsourcing your electronic manufacturing takes procurement, assembly, testing, and logistics out of your responsibilities and hands that part of the design and build process over to experts. Physically producing the hardware is no longer something you need to be concerned with when developing new products. However, it is important to make sure that your outsourced […]
You’re Ready to Outsource your Manufacturing, Now What?
October 29, 2021
You have decided to outsource the manufacturing for your latest project. You want an electronic contract manufacturer (ECM) that makes your life easier and guides your project in the right direction. If you choose the wrong contractor, you may face cost overruns and production delays. Doing your homework before choosing a manufacturing partner will help […]
Does Your Bill of Materials Include Everything it Should For Your Electronic Manufacturer?
October 26, 2021
Your Bill of Materials (BOM) is a file that should include all the information required for your PCB assembly with your electronic manufacturer. Without a BOM, there could be miscommunications, problems during assembly, and revisions that may result in delays. It is always best to make sure that your BOM is complete and accurate before […]
Comparing and Ultimately Choosing an Electronic Manufacturer
October 25, 2021
When you are searching for an electronic manufacturer and comparing different companies, the lowest price should not necessarily be your biggest consideration. In fact, some overseas companies may offer what appears to be low cost outsourcing, but their lack of benefits makes choosing a domestic PCB manufacturer much more appealing. When comparing and choosing an […]
Valuable Tool for Increasing the Reliability of Your Next PCB
October 21, 2021
In any project’s timeline, there exists a window where the only goal is to reduce costs and determine what exactly is needed for final production. This can be a perilous time. Cut too aggressively, and you may end up with a final product that is lacking. Not cut enough, and you may end up with […]
Increase Your PCB ROI with an Experienced Turnkey ECM
October 8, 2021
When you are developing the PCBs for your project, you know that your ROI is dependent on how quickly you can get your product from design to market. While many ECMs may offer these services, an experienced turnkey ECM can move you through the process more efficiently, offering everything you will need to move your […]
How to Decrease Your PCB Spin Time
October 6, 2021
Turnaround time refers to the time that it takes for your design to go through the manufacturing process and be ready for you, but turnaround time itself is ambiguous in the scope of a design project moving through prototyping, testing, and manufacturing. Spin time, the time it takes for the PCB board to move through […]