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...

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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), surface-mount devices (SMD), and through-hole mounting (THM) when it comes to electronics manufacturing.

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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 to market is not quick or easy.  Each company works...

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What Chemicals Are Used in PCB Manufacturing?

Many different components must come together when creating printed circuit boards.  Some of the most critical components are the chemicals involved in the manufacturing process. There are many different cleaners, antifoams, finishers, replenishers, and other chemicals that are applied when the PCB is in the process of being assembled. Let’s take a more in-depth look at all...

PCB Assembly

What is PCB Assembly?

A printed circuit board (PCB) is the board that uses conductive traces and other features etched into the copper foil to electrically connect electronic devices. These boards give electronic devices the ability to function smoothly through the easy movement of electric power. Printed circuit boards need to be engineered, then printed before they can be...

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What is Slowing Down Your PCB Prototyping Production?

In today’s competitive market, time is money. Product success is often determined by how quickly it can be delivered, so businesses cannot afford to lose time. Working with a PCB partner can save your business time, and therefore, money. Businesses that specialize in manufacturing PCBs can do it quickly and efficiently, so you can get...

what is pcb

What is PCB Manufacturing? Everything You Need to Know

In the world of electronics, the printed circuit board (PCB) is ubiquitous. They come in several sizes and shapes, and they control how the device works. For many, the PCB looks like a small map, or a piece of modern art, rather than the brain of a high-tech device.  To make this intricate piece of technology,...