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Manufacturing PCB’s can often be an extremely complex and very costly process, especially when costs associated with faulty products are added to the picture.  Even after following precise design and manufacturing processes, there is always a risk of defects, bugs and human errors during early production stages. Identifying and addressing these issues before the product is complete is critical. This

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Over the last three centuries, manufacturing industries have undergone major changes. Firstly, beginning with manual production to machines, and then moving on from machines to mass production. It is vital to remember that the First Industrial Revolution happened in the 18th century, with the introduction of sectors such as energy and transportation through the use of steam engines and steamboats.

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Electronic component shortages have been a huge obstacle on booming electronic marketplaces since 2018. While new orders keep on rolling in and manufacturing remains steady, there simply has not been enough capacitors, resistors, and other parts available. After tariffs were imposed on imported goods from China and most factories were shut down due to the global pandemic. The lead times

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In manufacturing, we are often asked these two questions, “How much are you prepared to pay”, and “How long are you prepared to wait?”. This highlights to us that the quality of our end product is based on two key variables; PRICE and TIME.   But what is the Iron Triangle? You may have heard about the Iron Triangle before,

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WHAT IS TRACEABILITY? Traceability (or TCC – Track, Trace, and Control) is a phrase that is being brought up more often when it comes to choosing the right EMS provider. Traceability involves tracking the flow of products and materials as well as their location. It is important that an EMS provider has a traceable system implemented within their ranks. A

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There are several requirements an EMS Company need to receive before they can respond to a request for an initial quote. These include: • Quantities required – How many products do you anticipate needing over 12 months • Bill of Materials (BOM) • Approved Vendor List (AVL) • Gerber Files • Test Requirements • Assembly Drawings • Schematic drawings •

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Since Q1, 2020 the electronic components market has experienced a high degree of unpredictable changes, with the supply of Printed Circuit Boards being no exception. With the ongoing global pandemic which has sparked anxieties among the whole electronic manufacturing supply chain, finding the right PCB Manufacturing partner might become more challenging.   Here is a shortlist of what should be

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Are you interested in going into volume production but lack specialist facilities? A contract electronics manufacturer (CEM) is the solution to your problem. But how do you go about choosing the right one, and what do you need to do to work successfully with them?   Start early Choosing your CEM should be one of the first steps in your

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Sustainability in electronic manufacturing presents the opportunities to produce new product options in demand for small business manufacturers, tap into a new market, and modernize your business.   The Green Supply Chain The traditional view of “lean manufacturing” is a way to be more efficient, strip waste from operations, and improve the company financials. Lean manufacturing has been optimized through

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As we endeavour the second quarter of 2021, we discover the overall market situation has not changed for the electronics manufacturing industry. Although, the rest of the economy is edging closer to the highly anticipated ‘new normal’, we unfortunately are still facing strong market demand, with a growing backlog and no relief in the lead time reduction. Here is the

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