In the 1960s, industry engineers proposed a new term — MEMS — but it wasn't until the '80s that they put it in commercial use. The meaning behind MEMS has shifted throughout the last two decades. The phrase is now used to denote both a specific kind of device and a method of manufacturing. When talking about...
A key component in the world of contract electronics manufacturing is the New Product Introduction process. There are a number of factors to consider while looking for an electronics contract manufacturer (ECM) that can consistently provide high-quality products, and how they implement NPI is one of them. New Product Introduction can make or break an idea...
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 aren't used until the end of their lifespans. And even if...
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 manufacturing, as they help electrical devices process information as efficiently and compactly as possible. The industry is highly competitive,...
