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Reliable Connections, Faster Repairs: A Cable Assembly Guide for Service-Minded OEMs

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Electrical performance is table stakes. For service-minded OEMs, cable [...]

Designing for Serviceability: Custom Enclosures That Make Field Technicians Love You

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2026-09-01T19:25:40-06:0029 August 2026|Articles|

Good custom enclosure design determines how long a service [...]

High-Mix, Low-Volume Manufacturing: Flexibility as a Competitive Advantage for Canadian OEMs

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2026-09-01T19:13:10-06:0029 August 2026|Articles|

If you’re an OEM in aerospace, industrial automation, medical [...]

How DFM Reduces Manufacturing Costs & Why It’s a Bigger Priority Right Now

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2026-07-25T01:14:35-06:0025 July 2026|Articles|

Right now, three forces are changing how OEMs think [...]

Electronic Manufacturing Services in Canada: A Buyer’s Guide

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2026-07-24T02:40:55-06:0024 July 2026|Articles|

Electronic Manufacturing Services in Canada: A Buyer’s Guide If [...]

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) vs. Through Hole Technology (THT): Choosing the Right Process for Rugged Applications

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2026-07-24T02:44:11-06:0024 July 2026|Articles|

Surface Mount Technology is the default assembly process for [...]

Why Industrial Automation and Control Systems Demand a Different Kind of Electronics Manufacturer

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2026-07-06T20:20:12-06:006 July 2026|Articles|

There's a particular kind of pressure that comes with [...]

Reshoring Electronics Manufacturing to Canada: Key Considerations for OEMs

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2026-07-06T08:19:40-06:006 July 2026|Articles|

The conversation of reshoring electronics manufacturing to Canada is [...]

What Canadian Defence Contractors Should Look for in an Electronics Manufacturing Partner

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2026-07-06T04:57:19-06:006 July 2026|Articles|

Canada's defence sector is growing. With NATO spending commitments [...]

When an Electronic Parts Shortage Affects Your Build: What Good Partners Do

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2026-05-29T16:05:01-06:0029 May 2026|Articles|

An electronic parts shortage doesn't announce itself with much [...]

AI Is Driving a Memory Chip Shortage. See What That Means for Electronics Manufacturing

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2026-05-29T16:00:45-06:0029 May 2026|Articles|

The headlines about AI and the memory chip shortage [...]

Electronic Component Shortage, Rising Cost & Lead Times: How to Plan Ahead

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2026-05-29T15:57:42-06:0029 May 2026|Articles|

The electronic component shortage affecting semiconductor markets in 2026 [...]

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Technical Glossary: Decoding Manufacturing

From industry-specific terms to technical jargon, get quick, clear definitions to enhance your understanding and communication in the world of advanced manufacturing:

CNC Machining

The use of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems to automate the control of machining tools such as drills, lathes, and mills.

Dielectric Testing

A non-destructive testing method to measure a material’s insulation properties.

EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining)

A machining method primarily used for hard metals or those that would be impossible to machine with traditional techniques.

Electro-Mechanical Assembly

Combining electrical and mechanical components into a functional system.

Encapsulation

A process of covering or protecting components with a casing or with a substance that provides isolation or protection from the environment.

FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)

A step-by-step approach for identifying all possible failures in a design, a manufacturing or assembly process, or a product or service.

JIT (Just-In-Time) Production

An inventory strategy to increase efficiency and decrease waste by receiving goods only as needed.

Lean Manufacturing

A systematic method for waste minimization within a manufacturing system without sacrificing productivity.

PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly)

The process of soldering electronic components to a printed circuit board.

Six Sigma

A set of techniques and tools for process improvement aimed at reducing variability and defects.

Surface Mount Technology (SMT)

A method for producing electronic circuits in which components are mounted directly onto the surface of PCBs.

Through-Hole Technology (THT)

A mounting scheme involving the insertion of component leads through holes drilled in PCBs and soldering to pads on the opposite side.

Wave Soldering

A process where solder is applied to electronic board assemblies in a waveform to attach metal components to the PCB.

BGA

Ball grid array

Profile

The temperature profile indicates the times and temperatures that a board is exposed to during reflow. The ideal profile is identified in data sheets and is controlled by the zone temperatures and belt speed of the oven.