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How To Properly Dispose of Electronic Waste
As a society, we are obsessed with our gadgets — TVs, computers, tablets, and, probably most importantly, smartphones. When we buy a new device, it almost goes without saying that we'll use it just until the next product upgrade release, which means that devices...
How To Market Your New Electronics Product
If you embark on a complex journey of developing a new electronic device, you know that, like any other project, it comes with a myriad of essential steps and phases. The early stages of product development are critical yet often neglected. It’s not enough to just...
Digital Trends Making Their Way to the Electronics Manufacturing Industry
We already welcomed artificial intelligence (AI) in our smartphones and fitness monitors, so it's not surprising that we can see more and more devices being introduced to the electronics manufacturing world. The current fourth industrial revolution has turned the...
The Latest Update on CHIPS for America Act
The COVID-19 epidemic has caused shortages for a wide range of businesses. The electronics sector, for example, has experienced a supply shortfall due to strong demand and limited availability of components and printed circuit boards (PCBs). With everyone working from...
4 Benefits of Automation in Electronics Manufacturing
Many of our childhood sci-fi movies are filled with robots taking over the world, usually acting as the villains in the story. In the electronics manufacturing world, this couldn’t be further from the truth — without automation, there would be very little growth and...
How Are Printed Circuit Boards Used in Military, Aerospace, and Government Entities?
Military, aerospace, and government (MAG) entities are known for their cutting-edge technology and need for dependable products due to their challenging working circumstances. Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the core part of many electronics and products, so they...
Commonly Asked Questions About Semiconductors: All You Know Need To Know
The term “semiconductor” became ever more popular in 2020/2021 with news of the semiconductor shortage. Over the last seven decades, it became the backbone of electronic device manufacturing. Semiconductors are considered the heart of modern electronics and their...
What Is the Difference Between SMT, SMD, and Through-Hole?
The electronics industry has many terms and abbreviations that can easily leave us confused. Knowing what each one means is essential to understanding how everything works and setting a proper price quote. Here’s the difference between surface-mount technology (SMT),...
A Deep Dive Into the Electronic Product Development Process
Creating a new electronics product is no walk in the park — there is much research, planning, and strategy involved. Before diving in, be aware that it is a very long and time-consuming process with many rounds of revisions, trials, and errors. Bringing a new product...
The 4-1-1 on Electronic Manufacturing Acronyms: EMS, OEM, CEM, and More
There are a plethora of acronyms in the electronics and manufacturing industries, and keeping track of what they mean and what the differences are can get very overwhelming for those making their way into the industry. The terms OEM, EMS, ODM, and CEM, are seemingly...