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4 Things We’re Focusing On In 2021
Last year was difficult, to put it mildly. While 2020 tested our ingenuity and resolve, it helped strengthened our relationships with colleagues and partners and brought ...
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The Need For (Accurate) Speed: A CPH Guide
You will frequently hear surface mount manufacturers brag about their surface mount lines' performance. And you will almost always hear the acronym "CPH" in these conversations, preceded by ...
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NRE Fees Explained
NREs, or Non-Recurring Engineering fees, refer to one-time charges to design, develop, and produce a new product. NREs can vary widely from company to company, but typical fees in the ...
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5 Benefits To American Manufacturing
You’ve seen the phrase on products, labels, & websites: Made In The USA. Maybe it’s important to you. Maybe you don’t pay much attention to it. But it’s not just a ...
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The Principles Of ISO Quality Management
In the first portion of this two-part article, ISO 9000 – The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly, we gave an overview of the standard and how it came to be. Now, we'll ...
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ISO 9000 – The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Good ol’ ISO 9000 – the beautiful standard everyone looks for in a partner (manufacturing partner, of course). But what exactly is ISO 9000 and why is ISO certification ...
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8 Reasons To Conformal Coat
Wondering if your build could benefit from conformal coating? We’re often asked to explain the benefits to this process. But first, a refresher: conformal coating is the ...
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5 Steps To Choosing The Right Contract Manufacturer
A Contract Manufacturing (CM) partner can improve your profit margin by decreasing production costs, enhance internal processes, and offer Design ...
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Manufacturing Is Returning To The U.S.
The old adage is true: history repeats itself! Domestic manufacturing is now attractive to many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) asking U.S.-based manufacturers ...
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3 Decades In Business – 8 Insights
Over the course of our thirty year history, we have worked with companies of every size in the electronics space – from entrepreneurs starting their first ...
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Offshore Sourcing: 6 Ways To Ensure Success
Over the past decade, we’ve seen many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) source the parts needed for production from offshore suppliers. This can help ...
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8 Ways To Lower Cost, By Design
Increasing profitability is a priority for any manufacturer. Whether you’re working with a Contract Manufacturer (CM) or building the product yourself, the ideal time ...
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Counterfeit Components: A Global Supply Chain Challenge
If you’ve been in the electronics industry for any length of time, you’ve heard about counterfeit components. In a recent government study, 39% of Original ...
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6 Steps To Get Your Product To Market On Time
It can be frustrating for many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to get their product built and to market on time. By having a clear set of principles to ...
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4 Concerns When Conformal Coating
Our team of manufacturing experts are quick to explain both the pros and cons of conformal coating. While the benefits of conformal coating may be well-known, ...
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