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Partnering with a Domestic ECM Saves Time

When trying to cut costs, you may consider partnering with an overseas electronic contract manufacturer. In truth, partnering with a domestic ECM can save you much more money in the long run. Instead of looking at the initial cost, consider all the advantages of partnering with a domestic ECM.

Advantages of Flex PCBA

Modern electronics require lightweight, yet durable, components. Heat, vibration, and moving parts will take its toll on traditional connections. Flexible printed circuit boards offer solutions to all these potential problems and more. Using flex PCBs are beneficial in many different applications and will work well in nearly every project. Before you outsource your next PCBA project, consider the advantages of incorporating flex circuits.

What Makes a Good Cable and Wire Harness Assembly Manufacturer?

Details matter when choosing the right cable and wire harness assembly manufacturer. The manufacturing equipment, the project team, and the capabilities the shop can provide all combine to make a successful product for your end user. A shop that doesn’t focus on the details can leave your design and assembly open to missteps.

Features of Experienced Electronic Medical Device Manufacturers

The medical device industry evolves at a rapid-fire pace. It must quickly adapt to new clinical needs, and, as part of that process, respond to fluctuating manufacturing demands. It is not an easy balance and as a result, more original equipment manufacturers are relying on partnerships with electronic medical device manufacturers. Med-Tech companies need their electronic medical device manufacturers to solve manufacturing problems they cannot solve on their own. This means manufacturing partners need to offer advanced medical manufacturing capabilities that only experienced ECM's can fulfill.

Benefits of Quality Control in Electronic Manufacturing Services

Quality control is always a top priority for electronic manufacturers. Having a process in place mitigates problems and prevents mistakes, defects, and flaws in manufactured products. It can also strongly influence an ECM’s reputation and overall business success. Top electronic contract manufacturing companies integrate quality control throughout the entire printed circuit board assembly process. ECM quality control matters when finding a partner to trust your manufacturing to. The right choice will not only use quality control to mitigate risk but will provide your company with several other benefits as a result of diligent management processes.

What is Your ECM’s Obsolescence Management Plan?

When a PCB ages, some components on the board may no longer be available for replacement if needed. Obsolescence is when your ECM or PCB has components that are past the point of repair or replacement, which can render an entire system dysfunctional. An obsolescence management plan will ensure that your product line is protected from this dysfunction, which will mitigate the need for a costly electronic redesign.

Not All Electronic Design and Manufacturing Services are the Same

Outsourcing electronic design and manufacturing services to an industry partner is a smart decision for many companies. Deciding who to partner with can be a more difficult decision. Not all electronic design and manufacturing services are the same. There are some companies to steer clear of, and some companies who will be excellent long-term partners for your business. Sorting out which is which can be challenging, but there are things you can look for to find the right partner for outsourcing your electronic design and manufacturing services to.

Benefits of Partnering with an EMS Provider

Outsourcing to an EMS provider may be one of the best decisions your company may make. There are many benefits to partnering with an EMS provider. Electronic manufacturing services (EMS) consist of companies that manufacture, test, distribute, and repair electronic components and assemblies for OEMs. Outsourcing is very popular today, and, when looking at all the benefits, it’s easy to see why.

Turnkey ECM for Successful Medical Device Development

Whether you are just breaking into medical device development or you are a long-standing company with an impeccable track record, sometimes you just need some extra hands to get a project off the ground. In these instances, working with a turnkey ECM could be the perfect solution. Turnkey electronic contract manufacturers can handle not only the manufacturing but also the design, engineering, and manufacturing for your cutting-edge medical device. A turnkey ECM can step in from initial concept or anywhere in the medical device development process and get it market-ready. Better yet, it is all done under one roof. Most electronic medical device companies that turn to turnkey solutions enjoy many advantages of the service, including saving valuable time and money.

Choose an ECM with Strong PCB Assembly Quality Control Standards

A top priority when choosing an ECM is quality control. When you choose an ECM with strong PCB assembly quality processes in place, you know you are choosing a partner who will help your company’s overall success.

7 Questions to Ask Printed Circuit Board Manufacturers Before Outsourcing

Outsourcing to the right printed circuit board manufacturer is important for product assembly. Choosing the right company to partner with can be challenging. The wrong partner can delay or even derail your project. When looking for a printed circuit board manufacturing partner, there are questions to ask to determine if the partner you’re considering is the right fit.

Trends in Outsourcing EMS Highlights Shift in Domestic Appeal

Over the last couple of years, an important trend in electronic contract manufacturing has emerged that bodes well for the United States. The movement is called "reshoring”, and it refers to companies here in the United States becoming much more interested in outsourcing EMS to a domestic partner. Looking overseas for manufacturing is no longer as viable as it has been in the recent past. There are a number of reasons for the shift, but the bottom line is that a combination of technological advances in automation, pro-business incentives, and workforce development are bringing home many of the jobs that were outsourced in the past.