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...
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...
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...
“It’s time for production” is what every PCB designer wants to hear. But before you can start with production, you need to find a reliable and capable electronics manufacturer to help you with this venture. You’ve already completed the most challenging tasks by conceptualizing and designing your product; now, you need an EMS company to get your...
When you’re an engineer, you can be confident that you know your “stuff”—but since that can encompass many different things, it’s likely you’ll run into something you don’t know. Of course, that’s nothing to be ashamed about, especially if you’re straight out of school or haven't been in the industry for long. The electronics manufacturing...
