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Sheet Metal Fabrication vs. CNC Machining for Enclosures: How to Choose for Your Electronics Project

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Choosing the right enclosure manufacturing process affects more than [...]

2026 Manufacturing Outlook: What It Means for Electronics Projects

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Many companies enter Q1 reacting to challenges instead of [...]

Potting Electronics: A Guide to Protecting Electronics in Harsh Environments

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Some environments destroy electronics. Period. Conformal coatings protect against [...]

PCB Design and Assembly: Best Practices for Cost-Effective Manufacturing

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Every design decision you make affects more than just [...]

Quality Assurance in EMS: Building Systems That Scale From 50 to 5,000 Units

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Quality assurance in EMS isn't one-size-fits-all. Quality systems that [...]

The Basics of PCB Design: What Is It, Components, Process

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Printed circuit boards are a critical part of the [...]

Electronics Manufacturing Component Obsolescence: Planning Ahead

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2025-10-29T07:01:22-06:0029 October 2025|Articles|

Your product is selling well. Production is running smoothly. [...]

Electronics Manufacturing Lead Times: Is Your Current Partner Meeting Your Timeline Needs?

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“We need these boards in 8 weeks." “Best we [...]

Electronics Manufacturing Project Communication: Avoiding the Black Box

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If you’ve ever worked with a manufacturer who took [...]

Ruggedized Electronics Manufacturing: Building Electronics That Survive the Extreme

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Picture this: A military vehicle navigating desert heat where [...]

Electronics Production Scaling: Smart Capacity Decisions for Growing Companies

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Your product is gaining traction. Orders are climbing. Customers [...]

Electronic Manufacturing Services: Why Integrated Box Build Assembly Matters

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You've got your electronics design locked down, components sourced, [...]

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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.