Blog
What to Expect from an Experienced ECM Project Manager
September 9, 2020
Sometimes it is tempting to tackle project management by committee in an attempt to save a few bucks. While it might seem like a good idea at the time, it may cost you missed deadlines, a blown budget, inferior products, and a lot of frustration in the long run. Solid project management is an investment […]
7 Questions to Ask When Choosing the Right ECM for Your Next Project
September 4, 2020
Finding the right electronic contract manufacturer (ECM) to partner with on your next project isn’t always as easy as it sounds. You need someone you can trust to accurately and competitively manufacture your electronic device. So, how do you know which ECM is right for you? There are some key factors that need to be […]
Benefits of a Domestic Turnkey ECM for Your Rigid-Flex PCB
August 31, 2020
Turnkey manufacturing is the smart choice for printed circuit board development and manufacturing. And partnering with a domestic turnkey ECM for your rigid-flex PCB is a great way to go. Instead of outsourcing various stages of your PCBs to multiple locations – and possibly different countries – turnkey manufacturing is a one-stop-shop. This full-service manufacturing […]
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 […]