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electronic product design-1

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Specs for Class 2 Electronic Product Design

When introducing a new electronic product design, many OEMs don’t fully understand the differences between IPC classifications -- or understand them...

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tariffs on electronics from china

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Tariffs on Electronics From China: Another Delay

If there's anything certain in the U.S.-China tariffs staredown, it's uncertainty.

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electronics box build assembly

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Guide to Making an Electronics Box Build Assembly

If you’ve put in the hard work of designing an electronic product, chances are you have high expectations for its success with your target market....

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pcb documentation

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PCB Documentation to Give Your Contract Manufacturer Up Front

The decision on which electronics manufacturing supplier to choose can be a difficult one. The outcome of the quoting process often decides who will...

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component inventory management 1

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How Component Inventory Management Makes an OEM’s Life Easier

Maintaining an accurate inventory can result in an elevated manufacturing process, increasing efficiency in production, ensuring on-time delivery,...

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china spy chip oem electronics companies

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Is China Spy Chip a Supply Chain Snag for OEM Electronics Companies?

On Oct. 4, a story by Bloomberg that detailed allegations of China’s military infiltration into servers used by about 30 U.S. companies and top...

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carbon nanomaterials conflict minerals 2

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Are Carbon Nanomaterials the Solution to Conflict Minerals?

Conflict minerals are both a vital component (no pun intended) of the electronics industry and at the same time one of its biggest headaches. Since...

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electronic component database

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Your ECM Should Be Using a Third-Party Electronic Component Database

Perhaps the most groan-inducing aspect of electronics manufacturing is component sourcing. Limited availability, dubious component quality, and...

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electronic component lead times

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Why Electronic Component Lead Times Are Rising -- & 3 Ways to Prepare

If your manufacturing projects involve electronics, you’re likely facing the challenge of extended electronic component lead times. Certain parts...

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obsolete electronic parts

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What OEMs Can Do About Obsolete Electronic Parts

Losing a key component at the wrong time can be downright terrifying to OEM teams trying to get a product out. So what can an OEM do about obsolete...

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