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Tackling Electronics Procurement Challenges in the Upcoming Year
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Tackling Electronics Procurement Challenges in the Upcoming Year

As we edge closer to the end of 2023, procurement leaders are reviewing their current strategies and making changes for the coming year. Many…

December 21, 2023
Order Now to Reduce Lead Times During Lunar New Year 2024
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Order Now to Reduce Lead Times During Lunar New Year 2024

The 2024 Lunar New Year is approaching quickly. Our goal at MacroFab is to assist our customers to be well-prepared to meet their end-user needs with…

December 21, 2023
Safeguarding Your PCBA Design From Electromagnetic Interference
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Safeguarding Your PCBA Design From Electromagnetic Interference

The ubiquity of electronics in today’s world permeates every facet of our lives, spanning our homes and workplaces. With our increasing dependence on…

December 15, 2023
The Electronics Industry’s Need for Diverse Supply Chains
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The Electronics Industry’s Need for Diverse Supply Chains

In an era marked by market volatility, the electronics industry is increasingly leveraging supply chain and manufacturing diversification as a…

December 7, 2023
Diversification is Key to Electronics Industry Resilience
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Diversification is Key to Electronics Industry Resilience

Today’s business world is marked by a turbulent global landscape where resilience forms the foundation of any successful strategy. The market’s…

November 21, 2023
Strategic Advantages of Digital Procurement in Electronics Manufacturing
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Strategic Advantages of Digital Procurement in Electronics Manufacturing

The turmoil of the last few years, starting with the pandemic, has underscored the importance of digital procurement in electronics manufacturing.…

November 14, 2023
PCB File Viewer Feature
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PCB File Viewer Feature

We are excited to announce a major enhancement to our PCB factory platform with the addition of a new file viewer for your PCB uploads. This…

November 10, 2023
90 Days to Prepare for Lunar New Year 2024
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90 Days to Prepare for Lunar New Year 2024

As we approach the Lunar New Year, which starts on February 10, 2024, it’s important to remember that this marks a considerable shift in the world of…

November 9, 2023
Why Do Hardware Startups Fail?
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Why Do Hardware Startups Fail?

Hardware businesses are notoriously challenging in the vast, dynamic world of startups. There are over 72,500 startups in the U.S. alone, yet only…

November 2, 2023
Understanding and Implementing Mil-Spec Standards in PCB Assemblies

Understanding and Implementing Mil-Spec Standards in PCB Assemblies

Mil-Spec, an abbreviation for ‘military specification’’ or military spec, outlines the rigorous standards the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) sets…

October 31, 2023
Why PCBA Design Reuse is Becoming More Common
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Why PCBA Design Reuse is Becoming More Common

Reusing established designs and concepts is standard practice in some industries, but not in others. For example, the automobile industry has been…

October 26, 2023
Expert Tips for High-Speed Backplane PCB Design
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Expert Tips for High-Speed Backplane PCB Design

Backplane PCBs are interconnect systems that integrate various electronic modules, creating a unified and scalable system. As IC bandwidths…

October 24, 2023