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Is Your Electronic Manufacturing Partner Ready For Your Project?
October 2, 2020
You have a lot of choices when it comes to partnering with an electronic contract manufacturer. So, how do you know the electronic contract manufacturer (ECM) you choose will be ready for the challenge of your project? The best way to avoid partnering with an ECM who isn’t capable of successfully managing and manufacturing your […]
Quality Assurance Matters When Partnering With an Electronic Manufacturer
September 18, 2020
More and more companies are turning to outsourced manufacturing to save money and reduce time to market. But outsourcing to an electronic manufacturer should not equal compromising your commitment to quality. Quality control can be a big indicator of whether or not you have found the right company to trust your manufacturing to. After all, […]
An ECM Should Focus on More Than Assembly
September 11, 2020
Electronics is one of the largest global industries in the world. Its continued growth has many original equipment providers (OEMs) turning to solution providers that offer industry expertise and experience. This allows them to focus on research and development while a contractor takes over manufacturing. Electronic Contract Manufacturers (ECMs) provide a wide range of value-added […]
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 […]
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 […]
Medical Device Manufacturers are Redesigning Products to Mitigate Parts Obsolescence
May 28, 2020
Medical devices diagnose diseases and prolong life. They have come a long way since they were first introduced more than a century ago. And while technology allows for a continuous push for smaller and more powerful medical electronics, the real issue for aging medical devices is component obsolescence. The current medical device regulatory landscape is […]
Best Practices for Designing Rigid Flex PCB in Electronic Manufacturing
May 26, 2020
There is a big demand for electronics to get smaller while becoming more sophisticated. This has designers and electronic manufacturers relying heavily on flexible PCB boards. Rigid flex PCBs often fit the bill. With a rigid flex PCB, you get the strength of the rigid board while enjoying some advantages of the flexibility and versatility […]
The Importance of PFMEA in Electronic Manufacturing
May 22, 2020
In any manufacturing process, there are bound to be issues. From design to prototype to manufacturing, problems can arise, and the failure to address them early can cost you in both time and money. To best mitigate issues like this, partner with an electronic manufacturer and implement the Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to […]
Obsolete Parts is the Great Vulnerability in an Electronic Manufacturing Supply Chain
May 13, 2020
Counterfeits are everywhere. The electronic industry is particularly vulnerable. Electronic technology is rapidly changing, and sometimes it is hard for electronic manufacturers to keep up. The need to regularly source parts or complete a rapid redesign due to parts obsolescence only increases the risk of fakes making their way into your product. It may seem […]
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 […]