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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 […]
Best Practices for Designing Rigid Flex PCB in Electronic Manufacturing
May 26, 2020
There is a big demand for electronics to get smaller while becoming more sophisticated. This has designers and electronic manufacturers relying heavily on flexible PCB boards. Rigid flex PCBs often fit the bill. With a rigid flex PCB, you get the strength of the rigid board while enjoying some advantages of the flexibility and versatility […]
The Importance of PFMEA in Electronic Manufacturing
May 22, 2020
In any manufacturing process, there are bound to be issues. From design to prototype to manufacturing, problems can arise, and the failure to address them early can cost you in both time and money. To best mitigate issues like this, partner with an electronic manufacturer and implement the Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to […]
Flex Circuit vs. Rigid Circuit: Which is Right for Your Project?
May 20, 2020
Gone are the days when a printed circuit board was only available as a rigid board that allowed for minimal design versatility. The introduction of flexible PCBs into electronic manufacturing has opened up limitless design possibilities. While using the cutting edge technology of a flex circuit seems extremely appealing, sometimes utilizing a traditional rigid board […]
Obsolete Parts is the Great Vulnerability in an Electronic Manufacturing Supply Chain
May 13, 2020
Counterfeits are everywhere. The electronic industry is particularly vulnerable. Electronic technology is rapidly changing, and sometimes it is hard for electronic manufacturers to keep up. The need to regularly source parts or complete a rapid redesign due to parts obsolescence only increases the risk of fakes making their way into your product. It may seem […]