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Using A Flexible Circuit In Your Next Electronic Assembly
October 25, 2018
Flexible electronics. A generation ago, we thought that a flexible electronic meant you could hoist your boombox up on your shoulder and carry it around. Although this idea of flexibility produced the iconic look of the 1980s, it comes nowhere near what modern flexible electronics can do.
Tricks and Treats in Electronic Assembly Contracts
October 24, 2018
Whether it’s your first time contracting with an electronic contract manufacturer or your hundredth, there are things you want to land in your contract and things you want to avoid. By watching for a few key tells, you can be the kid with all the king-sized candy bars and none of the tricks after trick-or-treating.
Changes Your ECM Will Make Transitioning From AS9100C To AS9100D certification by NSF-ISR
October 15, 2018
In order to participate in the aerospace or defense industry, nearly all manufacturers and suppliers must make themselves AS9100 certified by NSF-ISR. This set of standards is followed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the United States Department of Defense (DoD), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as well as many large prime […]
What Changes In The Latest Revision In ISO 9001:2015 Certification By NSF-ISR
September 25, 2018
You may have heard that there are new standards in the electronics manufacturing world. Among those are changes to ISO 9001 certification by NSF-ISR, which have some variations to note between ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 9001:2016 certifications by NSF-ISR.
5 Principles of Design for Electronic Manufacturing Which Lead to 10 Levels of Savings
September 20, 2018
Design for Manufacturing or DFM is a process an electronic manufacturer uses to make parts, components, and products less expensive by easing their manufacturability. It’s how you avoid getting a very pretty part that cannot function properly. It’s how you avoid manufacturing an outdoor part for your Northern Michigan operation that cannot operate in freezing […]
Lead Free vs. Leaded Solder in Electronic Manufacturing
September 13, 2018
Prior to 2006, most of the metallic components in electronic devices were created using tin or lead solder. These materials were reliable, easy to observe and understand and readily available. Assemblies were designed specifically for use with tin/lead solder, including the temperatures required to work with these materials during electronic manufacturing.
Flexible Printed Circuit Boards and Rigid Circuit Boards
August 23, 2018
When you hear the term “PCB,” what do you think of? Most people probably imagine a rigid PCB (printed circuit board) with traditional copper pads and wiring harnesses. More and more, however, PCB can also refer to a flexible PCB, also known as a flexible printed circuit board. With the growth in small electronics, the […]
Levison Enterprises Recommended for Certification to AS9100D Certified by NSF-ISR
August 21, 2018
Since our beginning, Levison Enterprises has been about quality and partnerships with our customers. We set out to be an electronic assembly manufacturer that our customers could count on. We are proud to be an electronic contract manufacturer that works and trains our team to make the best quality products, on time and on budget, […]
Principles and Considerations for Design For Electronic Manufacturing
August 16, 2018
When you’re manufacturing a product, there are usually three considerations you need to meet by the time it’s finished. The product needs to meet your desired level of quality, it needs to meet your performance standards, and it needs to be able to be priced competitively. An experienced electronic manufacturer can help you achieve these […]
What is the difference between SMT and SMD For An Electronic Manufacturer?
August 14, 2018
SMT and SMD. These two little acronyms get mixed up a lot in the electronics manufacturing service world. For electronic manufacturers on paper, they only vary by a single letter, but in practice, there’s a lot more separating SMTs and SMDs. Chiefly, one is a process and the other is a device.