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Are You Satisfied with Your ECM’s Quality Assurance Plan?
December 2, 2021
Quality assurance should be the top priority when choosing an ECM partner. Knowing that your ECM has a defined quality assurance plan can give you confidence that your partner places importance on high-quality manufacturing. To maintain your reputation, choose an ECM that prioritizes quality assurance in their manufacturing process.
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Outsourcing to an ECM
November 29, 2021
There are many potential electronic contract manufacturing (ECM) partners to choose from when you are looking to outsource your build. Choosing the right partner can mean a successful project, but choosing the wrong partner can create nothing but headaches. When looking for a partner, make sure you avoid the most common mistakes.
You’re Ready to Outsource your Manufacturing, Now What?
October 29, 2021
You have decided to outsource the manufacturing for your latest project. You want an electronic contract manufacturer (ECM) that makes your life easier and guides your project in the right direction. If you choose the wrong contractor, you may face cost overruns and production delays. Doing your homework before choosing a manufacturing partner will help […]
Does Your Bill of Materials Include Everything it Should For Your Electronic Manufacturer?
October 26, 2021
Your Bill of Materials (BOM) is a file that should include all the information required for your PCB assembly with your electronic manufacturer. Without a BOM, there could be miscommunications, problems during assembly, and revisions that may result in delays. It is always best to make sure that your BOM is complete and accurate before […]
Valuable Tool for Increasing the Reliability of Your Next PCB
October 21, 2021
In any project’s timeline, there exists a window where the only goal is to reduce costs and determine what exactly is needed for final production. This can be a perilous time. Cut too aggressively, and you may end up with a final product that is lacking. Not cut enough, and you may end up with […]
How to Decrease Your PCB Spin Time
October 6, 2021
Turnaround time refers to the time that it takes for your design to go through the manufacturing process and be ready for you, but turnaround time itself is ambiguous in the scope of a design project moving through prototyping, testing, and manufacturing. Spin time, the time it takes for the PCB board to move through […]
Choosing Onshore PCBA Has Many Advantages
September 30, 2021
Finding the right partner to build your PCBs can be a difficult decision. Circuit boards can be manufactured overseas as well as domestically. Many companies are drawn to overseas partnerships due to the lower cost projections, but in reality, choosing onshore PCBA has many advantages that far outweigh the benefits of offshore manufacturing.
Will Electronic Component Shortages Derail Your Project?
September 28, 2021
Component shortages can be disruptive, costly, and downright infuriating when your project is in PCB development. Unfortunately, planned and unplanned component shortages are a fact of the electronic manufacturing industry. However, electronic component shortages do not need to derail your entire project. There are several steps that can be taken to lessen their impact. The […]
Electronic Manufacturing Terminology: What is the Difference Between PCB and PCBA?
September 22, 2021
PCB and PCBA are related to each other. They are both part of the electronic manufacturing process and while some may want to use them interchangeably, they are actually different from one another. A PCB is a printed circuit board, while a PCBA is the process of assembling the components for the board to function […]
7 Things to Look for in a PCB Manufacturing Partner
September 16, 2021
Deciding to outsource your PCB manufacturing isn’t always a difficult decision, but finding the right PCB manufacturing partner can be. Many potential partners will make promises, but there are big differences when it comes to quality, customer service, and capabilities.