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Guides, analysis, and technical content for electronics engineering and procurement.

Component Obsolescence Management Begins at Design
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Component Obsolescence Management Begins at Design

Component obsolescence is a major challenge for industries relying on electronics. Electronic parts go out of date fast - two to five years on…

May 18, 2023
Companies Bring Electronics Production Home From Asia
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Companies Bring Electronics Production Home From Asia

Reshoring represents a strategic decision that can lead to long-term growth and sustainability in an increasingly competitive global market. !image…

May 16, 2023
More Intelligent Overage Logic
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More Intelligent Overage Logic

At MacroFab, we are committed to continuously improving our services to meet the evolving needs of our customers. One of the latest advancements…

April 18, 2023
What’s Changing in US Electronics Manufacturing
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What’s Changing in US Electronics Manufacturing

In the coming years, reshoring may be the key to maintaining the US economy’s stability. !image The tide is turning for electronics manufacturing in…

April 13, 2023
8 Tactics Every Electronics Business Needs
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8 Tactics Every Electronics Business Needs

Digitization eliminates the need for tribal knowledge, reducing fear of its loss. !image The electronic production process is prone to risk,…

April 5, 2023
Last Year's Freight Problems In The Electronics Industry
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Last Year's Freight Problems In The Electronics Industry

In 2022, the electronics industry was thrown into a whirlwind of challenges, as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the global supply chain,…

April 4, 2023
Supply Chain Challenges Persist for Electronics Companies
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Supply Chain Challenges Persist for Electronics Companies

In the age of lightning-fast technological advancements, electronics companies are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with the constant…

March 28, 2023
Electronics Made in America? You Need Workers First
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Electronics Made in America? You Need Workers First

Reshoring offers a solution to persistent problems of instability, lending companies the resilience needed to succeed now and into the future. !image…

March 23, 2023
Surviving the Warehousing Squeeze
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Surviving the Warehousing Squeeze

As traders and logistics firms strive to store goods to mitigate supply chain issues, they face a new challenge: there needs to be more space to…

March 23, 2023
Should You Manufacture PCBAs in the US, Mexico, or China
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Should You Manufacture PCBAs in the US, Mexico, or China

Businesses can reduce carbon emissions, save money, and build more sustainable business operations by keeping supply lines close to home. !image…

March 21, 2023
How to Build a Chip Factory - Reshoring American Electronics
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How to Build a Chip Factory - Reshoring American Electronics

In New York, electronics industry professionals and investors recently celebrated the grand opening of a new semiconductor manufacturing facility. On…

March 16, 2023
The Future of Electronics is Moving Away from Silicon Chips
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The Future of Electronics is Moving Away from Silicon Chips

The electronics industry traditionally relies on silicon chips, from computers and smartphones to automobiles and industrial equipment. However, with…

March 14, 2023