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Your Guide to Flex PCB Types in Electronic Manufacturing
May 8, 2020
The electronics industry is constantly evolving. There is a constant demand for products to do more in a much smaller package. Luckily, technology in the form of a flexible printed circuit board allows this to happen. Flexible PCBs are designed for saving room and allowing for a smaller and higher density mounting design. Because they […]
Parts Obsolescence Continues to Cause Headaches in Electronic Manufacturing
May 6, 2020
The electronic manufacturing industry has been battling the problem of parts obsolescence for decades. In an environment where the lifecycle of a component is shorter than the lifecycle of a product, part shortages lead to other headaches. Counterfeit electronic components entering the supply chain is one of the biggest issues resulting from hard-to-source parts. Manufacturers […]
Benefits of a Flexible Printed Circuit Board Design in Electronic Manufacturing
May 4, 2020
Rigid printed circuit boards are just fine for a number of applications, but depending on how you choose to utilize the PCBs, your electronic manufacturer may need to take it to the next level. That’s when flexible PCBs enter the picture – they give you the ability to really custom-tailor your next PCB project, moving […]
The Impact of Counterfeit Parts in the Aerospace and Defense Industry For Electronic Manufacturers
April 30, 2020
Government supply chains for electronic manufactuers are constantly under siege by counterfeit parts. Over the last decade, even though vigilant efforts, there has been a marked increase in the number of counterfeit parts found in everything from aerospace to defense electronics. It’s not that nothing was being done about the problem. Instead, counterfeit parts became […]
How to Choose the Right Electronic Manufacturer for the Cable Assembly on Your Project
April 28, 2020
The electronic industry comes with a lot of choices. Choosing the right electronic manufacturer to partner with on a project shouldn’t be a stressful situation. Sure, there is a wide variety of custom cable assemblies and cable assembly manufacturers to select from. You need a contractor that will not just meet your needs, but also […]
Prevent Counterfeit Parts in Your Aerospace Electronic Manufacturing Supply Chain
April 7, 2020
When you think about counterfeits, naturally your mind turns to fake $100 bills or pirated DVDs. Counterfeit goods can be produced to replicate anything of value, however, and show up wherever there is money to be made in their trafficking. Counterfeit goods are always an imitation of the original, in all things but quality. When […]
What are the Differences Between ISO9001 and AS9100 Certification for Electronic Manufacturers by NSF-ISR?
March 27, 2020
Spend enough time around ECMs and you are sure to see terms like ISO 9001 or AS9100 certifications pop up. Electronic manufacturers that have earned those certifications follow rigorous standards for quality, but you may have wondered what those certifications stand for, and why it matters.
Exploring the Difference Between Cable Assemblies and Wire Harnesses
March 18, 2020
To the layperson, cable assemblies and wire harnesses sound like the same thing. The fact that the terms get thrown around interchangeably by those in the know contribute to the confusion. But while the two share many similarities, there is a difference. The basic differences between the two come down to what they are built […]
Benefits of Custom Cable Assembly
March 11, 2020
When a generic cable assembly isn’t fitting your needs perfectly, it may be time for you to consider stepping up to a custom cable assembly that is designed, engineered, and manufactured for your specific needs. There are a number of advantages to going the custom-design route, and all of them bring benefits to your project.
How Important is Functional Testing in PCB Electronic Manufacturing?
March 4, 2020
After all the designing, testing, simulating, and prototyping, there’s one last step before PCBs go to assembly. In electronic manufacturing, error testing and stomping out defects is a never-ending quest for perfection, functional testing represents the last opportunity to get things just right.