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Mitigate Parts Obsolescence in Medical Device Manufacturing with a DFM
August 4, 2020
Patients often rely on electronics to increase their longevity. Their lives depend on medical devices that have long lives of their own. However, parts obsolescence in medical device manufacturing can complicate this. Many electronic components have life cycles which are shorter than that of the medical device in which they are used. Obsolescence of electronic […]
Your Guide to Ensuring Quality PCB Electronic Manufacturing and Assembly
July 30, 2020
Most people have no idea how their electronic devices work. It is an entirely different story for designers, engineers, and OEMs. Experienced electronic manufacturers understand the ins and out of PCBs. That also means they know the importance of quality when it comes to printed circuit board assembly and manufacturing. Quality should always be the […]
PFMEA: Evaluate and Optimize Your Electronic Manufacturing Process
July 28, 2020
As an electronic manufacturer, we like to think failure isn’t an option-even though that’s easier said than done. This means manufacturers must go the extra mile to protect their products and can be accomplished by employing a process referred to as a PFMEA, or Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis. What is PFMEA? Process Failure Mode […]
Benefits of Partnering with an Electronic Contract Manufacturer in the U.S.
June 29, 2020
There is a common misconception that you could save a lot of money by relying on foreign manufacturers for electronic contract manufacturing. Not only is this not true, but now more than ever before it’s important to work with a domestic ECM partner. Working with a manufacturer in the U.S. supports our economy. It keeps […]
What to Look for in a Rigid-Flex PCB Electronic Manufacturing Partner
June 24, 2020
Rigid-flex printed circuit board components represent the next evolution of standard printed circuit boards. Combining the best of both worlds, rigid-flex printed circuit boards deliver advantages in design, cost efficiency, and resiliency. Overall, they allow design to be function-first, giving your electronic manufacturing project the design freedom it needs.
How to Manage Parts Obsolescence in Medical Device Manufacturing
June 16, 2020
Medical devices are much more complex than even just five years ago. Simply replacing just a part or two is not an option. That being said, reacting to parts obsolescence instead of planning for it is an inadequate process. Planning ahead is a must when it comes to managing parts obsolescence in medical device contract […]
Managing the Unmanageable: Parts Obsolescence in Electronic Manufacturing
June 11, 2020
Parts obsolescence is a problem that plagues the electronic industry. Life Cycles of products no longer fit together with life cycles of the components needed to manufacture them. More than 70% of the electronic components are obsolete before the system is even installed. This needs to be understood and planned for before a design comes […]
Quality Assurance Impacts Your PCB Assembly in More Ways Than One
June 1, 2020
PCBs are everywhere. They make up the vast majority of electronics people have incorporated into their daily lives, from cell phones to bluetooth speakers. As a result, an effective quality assurance program is imperative as PCB designs become increasingly more complex with smaller layouts. Quality assurance is defined as avoiding problems and preventing mistakes, defects, […]
Successful ECMs Streamline with a Continuous Improvement Process
May 30, 2020
Remember the proverb “waste not, want not?” It means if you use a resource carefully and without extravagance, you will never be in need. Now, look at that philosophy from an electronic contract manufacturing standpoint. Could you trim some fat from your bottom line? There is nothing quite as frustrating as wasting time, money, and […]
Medical Device Manufacturers are Redesigning Products to Mitigate Parts Obsolescence
May 28, 2020
Medical devices diagnose diseases and prolong life. They have come a long way since they were first introduced more than a century ago. And while technology allows for a continuous push for smaller and more powerful medical electronics, the real issue for aging medical devices is component obsolescence. The current medical device regulatory landscape is […]