The Most Common PCB Soldering Mistakes
PCB Soldering can be a tricky process if you aren’t careful. Be sure to watch out for the common mistakes when soldering PCB.
19May
20Apr
How to Choose the Right PCB Material
There are many different materials used for PCB. Each material has a different benefit depending on your needs. Let’s find out which PCB material works best for you.
21Mar
The Importance of Cybersecurity in the Manufacturing
In 2019, the manufacturing industry hit the top 10 status as the eighth-most-targeted industry by cyberattackers. This rise does not come as a surprise, seeing as the manufacturing sector has fully evolved and developed with the digital age. It was not always so. In the past years, manufacturing industries have been quite oblivious to the menace...
20Feb
7 Common Soldering Issues in Electronics Assembly
Soldering is an essential activity in electronics assembly; it’s used in the electronics industry to join pieces of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Soldering is important in building any electrical equipment or item, from a small child’s toy to huge refrigerators. Although the procedure seems straightforward, even a tiny error or imperfection in soldering can lead to...
30Jan
5 Reasons It’s Time To Switch Electronics Manufacturers
When you've had an electronics supplier for a long time, you often don't notice that the service and product quality are no longer what they used to be. When you first sign an agreement with a manufacturer, the service, quality and prices tend to be great — after all, the manufacturer wants to retain you...
15Jan
Tech and Electronics Trends to Expect in 2022
Like many other industries, the electronics and PCB industry hit massive setbacks during the pandemic. Since the pandemic, there hasn’t been much in the name of progress for this industry but, finally, there are some indications that it’s finally happening. Although the electronics and tech industry is not completely out of the woods regarding chip shortages,...
20Dec
MEMS: An Explanation From Industry Experts
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...
15Dec
What Is New Product Introduction (NPI) in the Electronics Industry?
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...
30Nov
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 aren't used until the end of their lifespans. And even if...
15Nov
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 make something fresh — it has to sell as well....