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IMS is a team of pioneers passionate about empowering industries through innovation. Whether you’re a seasoned manufacturing professional or just curious about the technologies shaping our future, you’ll find valuable knowledge to help you stay ahead of the curve.

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

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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

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2025-09-27T01:33:10-06:0027 September 2025|Articles|

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, [...]

When and How to Switch Sheet Metal Suppliers Without Disrupting Your Project

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2025-08-23T04:57:04-06:0023 August 2025|Articles|

Switching sheet metal suppliers mid-project feels risky. You're worried about [...]

What to Look for on an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Facility Tour

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EMS Facility Tours: A Buyer’s Field Guide A [...]

Designing for Precision: How DFM Principles Improve Sheet Metal Fabrication

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In sheet metal fabrication, small design choices have big [...]

Electronics Manufacturing for Medical Devices: What to Look for in an EMS Partner

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When you're developing medical devices—whether it’s a diagnostic tool or [...]

How Six Sigma Drives Quality and Efficiency in EMS

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2025-07-30T19:10:12-06:0029 July 2025|Articles|

In electronics manufacturing, even small inconsistencies can lead to delays, [...]

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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.