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5 Advantages To Using SMT in Your Electronic Manufacturing Project
July 31, 2019
The old saying “bigger is better” just isn’t accurate in the world of electronics. This is especially true when it comes to surface-mount technology (SMT.) SMT places components directly onto the surface of a printed circuit board in order to create a circuit. It has become a preferred method of creating circuits in the electronics […]
5 Warning Signs Design Engineers Should Look For in an ECM Partnership
July 29, 2019
The right electronic contract manufacturer with the right team and the right tools will successfully serve all of your needs from prototype to production. After all, electronic contract manufacturing plays an important role in industries around the world. However, the relationship with your ECM can be a lot like any other relationship. When it’s good, […]
7 Common Features of a Box Build Assembly in Electronic Manufacturing
July 25, 2019
Many electronic manufacturers work with multiple vendors on projects. They source components from one company. Another ECM handles sub-assembly. Yet another partner tackles the final assembly. This can waste valuable time and money. Plus, little bits of your quality can fall between the cracks.
The Top 5 Reasons Mechanical Engineers Should Reconsider Their ECM
July 16, 2019
Sometimes we find the best quick fix, and then stay because we know it’s currently working. But what if there is something better out there for you? Working with the right electronic contract manufacturer can mean the difference between your project being a huge success or a big flop. While outsourcing is a way of […]
PCB Component Factors That Are Driving Up Your Electronic Assembly Quote
July 10, 2019
The cost of electronic assembly can vary as much as the design of a printed circuit board (PCB.) Most think the cost is driven by the availably of the multitude of components needed for PCB assembly. While that may be an influence, there are a whole host of other factors that comes into play too. […]
What Comes First in Your PCB Development
June 25, 2019
As you develop your printed circuit board, it is important to know the way PCB manufacturing works. You can waste a lot of time and run into trouble early in your PCB development process without a clear view of the PCB manufacturing industry. There is a lot of labor and machining that go together to […]
Electronic Manufacturers: What Services Do They Provide?
June 19, 2019
There is never any shame in asking for help. This is especially true in the manufacturing field. An expert hand guiding your electronics can give your product a leg up on your competitors. Electronic Manufacturers exist to assist original equipment manufacturers with designing, testing, building, and distributing electronic components.
Mechanical Engineering Firms Need an Electronics Manufacturing Partner
June 17, 2019
As a mechanical engineer, you create some pretty cool stuff. But does any of that stuff have electronic components? Have you just been winging it? Don’t play DIY with your electronics manufacturing. You may have been lucky up to this point, but it could burn you if your electronics project goes boom.
Avoiding 3 Common Problems During PCB Manufacturing Process
June 11, 2019
PCB manufacturing isn’t rocket science, but it does take some attention to detail. The design and quality of printed circuit boards directly affect how well the boards work in the final product. Designing and manufacturing PCBs can be a complex process. There is a risk of PCB failure as a result of oversights while a […]
PCB Development in Electronic Manufacturing: The 5 Step Process
June 6, 2019
Printed circuit boards have come a long way. PCB evolution has led to so much innovation that you can find boards in everything from the simplest electronics in children’s toys to sleek, cutting edge smart phones. But the PCBs for these projects don’t magically appear. There is an entire PCB development process that occurs before […]