Printed circuit boards are assembled into various electromechanical or electrical devices that allow the product to operate automatically. Printed circuit boards automate and partially or fully digitize product operations. But how are these printed circuit boards manufactured? Are PCB manufacturing and assembly processes automated? While printed circuit boards were originally manufactured using mechanical machines and…
By now, we’re all familiar with light-emitting diode (LED) lights. From bright, efficient bulbs thatreplace old incandescent to gorgeous, colorful light strips that fit behind TVs and monitors. But when it comes to industrial and automotive lighting, special attention should be paid to LEDPCBs for fire safety. LEDs generate a lot of heat, and removing…
Know Which is best for your PCB Assembly? Gerber or ODB++ ? At the heart of virtually every electronic assembly is a printed circuit board (PCB) onto which semiconductors and other components are electrically and mechanically connected. PCBs are designed using computer-aided design (CAD), so when the time comes to hand over from designer to…
A core priority for electronics manufacturers has long been focused on finding the most effective ways to optimize product cost, increase output and improve quality. But alongside meeting these key operational targets, there is also increasing awareness of the massive environmental impacts that their daily decisions and processes can have. Electronics manufacturers are constantly having to…
Electronics manufacturing is confronting the both difficulties and opportunities in 2019. Know 7 Little Changes that’ll make a Big Difference with Your Electronics Manufacturing Services. The need to control cost keeps on being a need for manufacturers, whereas new technologies enter the landscape giving income opportunities but need manufacturer partner with advance technology solution providers…
Rare earth elements (REEs) are a small, but incredibly powerful, family of metals that have an integral role to play in the manufacture of a multitude of modern electronic devices. The unique magnetic, electrochemical and luminescent properties of REEs are being put to work in all manner of electronic applications – from smartphones, hard disk drives and…
Electrostatic discharge (known as ESD) is a major contributor of device failure within electronics manufacturing facilities – with industry experts estimating that the average product losses due to static discharge could range anywhere from 8% to 33%. ESD occurs whenever the electrons on the surface of one object pass onto the surface of another object and…
As increasing numbers of electronics manufacturers invest in advanced interconnected technologies such as robotics, real-time data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), maintaining the security of their valuable intellectual property (IP) has never been more crucial. For many electronics manufacturers, their intellectual property (IP) is often their single most valuable company asset. However the growth in smart…
With original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) requesting ever more noteworthy incentive for cash from their suppliers, electronics manufacturing services providers can end up confronting expanding weight on each front. So as to stay aggressive there’s developing acknowledgment of the need to consistently improve, adjust and advance the assembling procedure. Start to finish maintainability For some contract…
The UK’s premier subcontract manufacturing show Subcon returns to Birmingham’s NEC this June 2019, showcasing the best of British manufacturing alongside dozens of world-class international suppliers. The event will combine three co-located exhibitions – Subcon (now in its 43rd year), the bi-annual Advanced Manufacturing Show and The Engineer Expo – and brings together the latest…
