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 engineering manufacturing sector — and how it used to operate — upside down. Almost every department and...
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 home, it is hard to meet the demand for devices like computers, phones, and other home appliances. While...
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 innovation. Ever since the first assembly lines Henry Ford installed for the...
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 need to be held to the highest standard. These printed circuit boards are subjected to severe environments, chemicals,...
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,...
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), surface-mount devices (SMD), and through-hole mounting (THM) when it comes to electronics manufacturing.
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 to market is not quick or easy. Each company works...
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 used interchangeably — but are they the same? Knowing the differences and...
When designing or manufacturing printed circuit boards, there are many factors in the process to consider to ensure your product works properly. Soldering is a crucial component in the electronics manufacturing process. Soldering is the process of attaching two or more components together using a glue-like metal substance called solder. The soldering technique you choose depends on...
In the electronics manufacturing world, there are so many acronyms to keep track of — but we’re here to help. Surface-mount technology (SMT) is a staple term in the electronics manufacturing technology (EMT) industry. SMT is a modern and efficient process used in electronics assembly. Traditionally, electronics were assembled using through-hole technology (THT) mounting. THT involves drilling...
