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What Does the IPC 6011 Standard Mean to PCB Manufacturing?

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In the strict world of printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and manufacturing, one key factor in the OEM’s success is paying close attention to industry standards. The guiding light for PCB manufacturing is IPC 6011. 


PCB Engineering Services: 4 Qualities to Look For

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When you’re looking for a PCB engineering services provider, there are, of course, multiple things to consider. “Will they be able to meet my specific needs?” is likely your first and foremost concern. 


What Are PCB Functional Testing Services?

pcb functional testing servicesElectronics manufacture and testing are like squabbling siblings. PCB testing is a necessary expense that, when done correctly, prevents much larger and more embarrassing damage control when your product goes to market.


5 Electronic Enclosure Design Guidelines

ELECTRONIC ENCLOSURE DESIGN GUIDELINESElectronic devices are the sum of their parts, including the box in which you house them. 


Coronavirus & How Electronic Medical Device Manufacturers Can Cope

ELECTRONIC MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURERSAs you know painfully well, the coronavirus is causing growing demand for medical ventilators and other "life-sustaining" devices. As hospital visits begin to surge, the medical device supply chain is being stretched thin.


Rigid PCB Vs. Flexible PCB Design

rigid vs flexible pcb design

The products that your organization is preparing to develop call for printed circuit boards (PCBs) -- simple enough, right? Not exactly. Components and boards come in many shapes, sizes, and materials.


What Does PCB In-Circuit Testing Cost?

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Tests for printed circuit boards (PCBs) come in many varieties based on cost, breadth, time, and other factors. There are many ways to test your PCB, but in-circuit testing, known as ICT, is the most advanced and accurate method. 


PCB Assembly Cost Breakdown

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PCB (printed circuit board) costs are a concern for any electronics designers or manufacturers -- both the materials that go into PCBs and the expertise required to make them safe and reliable.


7 Benefits of Advanced Electronics Remanufacturing for Transportation

Advanced Electronics Remanufacturing for TransportationThere’s no perfect playbook to establishing and maintaining major transportation projects like subways, bus systems, and other transit developments.


Guide to a Faster Engineering Change Order Procedure in Electronics

engineering change order procedureChange management is usually a requirement in the electronics industry. This specifically relates to changes needed after the initial design of your project. In the electronics industry, an engineering change order (ECO) is the most common example of change management.


What Is REACH Compliance? | Electronics Manufacturing Standards

what is reach compliance - pcb inspection lineUnderstanding your marketing is key to a successful product run. That applies not only to your customers, but their home country as well.


Matric’s Variable Frequency Drive Repair Services Energize LNG Exports

Variable Frequency Drive Repair Services

A tanker departed from Freeport LNG in September 2019 with the first export cargo produced at the Houston facility. The late-afternoon moment in which it left shore strengthened the United States’ position as a major global supplier of the super-chilled fuel known as liquid nitrogen gas (LNG).


4 Times When a Quick-Turn PCB Board House Isn't Enough

Quick-Turn PCB Board House - assembly lineThere’s a certain need for speed in manufacturing circuit boards -- the electronics industry demands it, and your end users demand it. But how quick is too quick?


4 PCB Prototyping Service Options

PCB Prototyping ServiceAs electronics OEM engineers well know, the printed circuit board (PCB) is crucial to the proper operation of just about every electronics product manufactured today. And complex electronics products for important jobs like mining, medical devices, and aerospace must be 100% failsafe.


Do Your ECM's Obsolescence Management Procedures Look Like This?

obsolescence management proceduresModern electronics are evolving so rapidly that new becomes old in just a few years -- or less, if you’re an iPhone superfan. In fact, the average life of a new integrated circuit is less than 2 years.


6 Ways to Identify & Avoid Counterfeit Electronic Components

One of the biggest concerns of electronic manufacturing is the reliability of the components being used. Counterfeit electronic components have long been a thorn in the side of manufacturers, and the counterfeit industry continues to thrive by adapting new methods to mask part authenticity.

7 No-Brainer Reasons to Prototype Your PCB Assembly

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Prototyping is just as important to the electronics manufacturing process as designing, engineering, and testing. Ignore it at your own risk.


China Tariffs: How Will They Affect Electronics Manufacturers?

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NOTE: This article was updated on September 16, 2019 to reflect recent information regarding tariffs.

Two days after Independence Day 2018, President Donald Trump’s aggressive new tariffs went into effect, imposing an extra 25% tax on imported Chinese goods. This affected over $50 billion worth of “industrially significant technologies” used by U.S. electronics manufacturers and their buyers. 


How to Prep for Success With PCB Box Build Assembly Services

Electromechanical PCB box build assembly services are one of the most important offerings of electronics contract manufacturers. In addition to the manufacturing and population of PCBs (printed circuit boards), this full turnkey production is a simple, all-in-one approach to addressing your manufacturing needs. This includes wire harnesses, metal fabrication, and sub-level assemblies.


All About PCB Contamination Testing

pcb contamination testing corroded boardPCB contamination testing is not for every project, but it’s a lifesaver for some.


Does Your Assembly Need a PCB Microsection Analysis?

pcb microsection analysisThere is no shortage of reasons to test a PCB assembly, and there is no shortage of ways to do it. Out of the many functional tests available, PCB microsection analysis has a pretty specific purpose.


Deadline Day: The RoHS 3 Directive Is Here

rohs 3 directive dateFor those in the electronics manufacturing supply chain, RoHS compliance is a big deal. Hopefully you’ve treated it as such well in advance of the July 22, 2019, RoHS 3 deadline.


What Is a PCB Solderability Test?

pcb solderability testSolder is what makes the electrical connections work on your printed circuit board (PCB). Solderability, then, measures how well metal is wetted by molten solder to secure those connections. It’s one of the most essential PCB testing methods.


What Is Intrinsically Safe Equipment?

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In the constantly evolving world of technology, safety remains a top concern among engineers during development. Whether it’s a sensor in your car, your son’s handheld video game, or a surgically implanted medical device in your elderly neighbor, we need assurance that our products are intrinsically safe (IS) during use.


8 Steps to Electronic Product Design With Surface Mount Technology

electronic product design surface mount technologyIf you’re considering switching an existing electronic product design from through-hole technology to surface mount technology (SMT), you’ll want to do your homework first.


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