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Accelerated Electronics Product Design Using Cloud Manufacturing
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Accelerated Electronics Product Design Using Cloud Manufacturing

Cloud manufacturing solutions are on the rise, thanks in large part to the rapid adoption of smart technology in industrial settings. According to a…

May 4, 2022
Cloud Manufacturing: Advantages for Rapid PCBA Prototyping
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Cloud Manufacturing: Advantages for Rapid PCBA Prototyping

Invention is all about the iterative process. Rumor has it James Dyson worked through more than 5,000 failing prototypes before striking on his…

May 2, 2022
Successful PCBA Documentation Tips
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Successful PCBA Documentation Tips

As an electronics engineer, it’s your job to make sure PCBA documentation is clean, up to date, and complete. Thorough documentation keeps production…

April 22, 2022
Tips for Reducing Single Source Electronics Component Risk
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Tips for Reducing Single Source Electronics Component Risk

Relying on single-source electronics components is one of the riskiest moves an engineer can make to ensure design success. Single source parts,…

April 12, 2022
The Bullwhip Effect: How Cloud Manufacturing Can Help
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The Bullwhip Effect: How Cloud Manufacturing Can Help

The bullwhip effect is a phenomenon where ever-growing fluctuations across the entire supply chain create unforeseen and unwanted results. Demand…

April 5, 2022
The Benefits of a Digital Manufacturing Partnership
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The Benefits of a Digital Manufacturing Partnership

In this uneasy business environment, companies must look to innovation to stay ahead of the competition. Working with a digital manufacturing partner…

April 4, 2022
Five Ways to Prevent Waste on PCB Prototyping
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Five Ways to Prevent Waste on PCB Prototyping

The first step in validating a new electronic design is creating a functional PCB prototype assembly. Prototyping serves as a proof of concept,…

April 1, 2022
US Supply Chain Is Most Vulnerable: Challenges and Opportunities
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US Supply Chain Is Most Vulnerable: Challenges and Opportunities

Recent data released by Statista Supply Chain Index indicates the US manufacturing supply chain is most at risk to supply chain disruptions. Over the…

March 23, 2022
Rapid PCB Prototyping with Cloud Manufacturing
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Rapid PCB Prototyping with Cloud Manufacturing

The Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing market is widely expanding due to the growing demands of it in various end-use industries. These…

March 10, 2022
The Advantages of a China Plus One Supply Chain Strategy
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The Advantages of a China Plus One Supply Chain Strategy

China has been a reliable and attractive electronics manufacturing partner for countless North American brands over the past 40 years. Until…

March 8, 2022
How Digital Manufacturing Can Improve Your HMLV Outputs
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How Digital Manufacturing Can Improve Your HMLV Outputs

High mix low volume manufacturing (HMLV) is the norm for many companies, but it can come with supply chain challenges. Purchasing teams and supply…

March 1, 2022
The Nearshoring Trend: Will Mexico Win Over China?
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The Nearshoring Trend: Will Mexico Win Over China?

Nearshoring to Mexico is garnering new interest within manufacturing communities. In the last several years automotive giants like GM, Volkswagen,…

February 22, 2022