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 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.

How Counterfeit Parts Affect the Printed Circuit Boards in Your Electronic Manufacturing

February 27, 2020

In our ever-evolving technological world, we put our lives in the hands of many different electronic components every day. Modes of transportation, our home electronics, and even our office and work spaces are often in the hands of all types of electronic manufacturing. We may never give their performance a second thought, but would you […]

5 Factors That Influence Military PCB Design in Electronic Manufacturing

November 22, 2019

Aerospace and military-grade printed circuit boards must be as tough and reliable are those who use them in the field. There is no room for error and your electronic manufacturer is counted on to be mission ready. This makes PCB assembly and manufacturing for the military unique. Knowledge and understanding of what must be done […]

Does Your ECM Have the Technical Knowhow to Handle Your Project?

November 19, 2019

You’re looking for an ECM with the ability to take your project from idea to consumer’s hands. How do you know if an ECM will provide quality work on time? After all, your project’s success depends on it. An ECM with sub-par technical chops opens you up to defective and generally poor-quality products. You need […]

Is Your ECM Robust Enough to Build for the Military?

November 14, 2019

Tough, accurate, rugged, precise – these are all words that come to mind when talking about the military. But how do they translate to military-grade electronic assemblies? Only the most tenacious ECM with a mastery of electronic assembly can live up to unique military standards and deliver a product with proven precision. Military-grade electronic assemblies […]

What is Supply Chain Management and Why is it Important to Your Electronic Manufacturer?

November 11, 2019

Sometimes it’s hard to fully understand and appreciate what goes on behind the scenes to get a PCB off the drawing board and into a product. Supply chain management is one such element of PCB development that can be easily overlooked. It’s an essential part of manufacturing as a whole; one that directly impacts your […]

Avoid Delays in Your Next PCB Prototype

October 28, 2019

Mistakes happen. It’s a fact of life. But many are avoidable, especially when it comes to your PCB prototype. A simple oversight can delay your whole project. If you get behind while building a circuit board, the issue can quickly snowball, and your entire project timeline can become derailed. The problems can continue to compound. […]

How Design Impacts PCB Manufacturing Process

October 24, 2019

PCB design is a complex process. Careful considerations, down to the tiniest detail, must be made. All of your design choices will affect one or more stages of the PCB manufacturing process. This includes everything from shape and size to what type of drill hole technology you use. Failing to pay attention to how your […]

Benefits of Reverse Engineering in Test and Measurement Contract Electronic Manufacturing

September 26, 2019

Manufacturing quality counts when it comes to test and measurement instruments. Technology is constantly evolving and improving, which allows for even more accurate products. Perhaps your devices need an upgrade. Or maybe you just need to increase the speed and accuracy of your instruments. If so, there is no need to go back to the […]