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Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication vs. Standard Fabrication: Which Is Right for Your Project?

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Quality Control vs. Quality Assurance in EMS: What’s the Difference?

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For decades, many manufacturers have relied on Quality Control (QC) [...]

Lean Manufacturing Challenges in EMS: Insights and Solutions

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The Role of EMS in Advancing Oil and Gas Technologies

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A Beginner’s Guide to Electronic Manufacturing Services

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Almost every electronic gadget you use—from your smartphone to your [...]

How EMS Powers Aerospace Innovations

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What keeps modern aerospace technology soaring? Behind every flight control, [...]

Electronic Manufacturing Services: Beyond Basic Assembly

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When people think about electronic manufacturing services (EMS), assembly is [...]

Design Tips for Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Projects

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Designing for custom sheet metal fabrication can be an [...]

The Anatomy of a Printed Circuit Board: Essential Components and Their Functions

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Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are more than mere platforms for [...]

Are Your Electronics Manufacturing Solutions Prepared to Scale With Your High-Growth Company?

Besar Huseini2024-10-17T10:53:43-06:008 October 2024|Articles|

As your company experiences rapid growth, you’re faced with [...]

The Hidden Costs of Poor Quality in Electronics Manufacturing

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Poor quality in electronics manufacturing doesn’t just lead to [...]

Sheet Metal Fabrication 101: Everything You Need to Know

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When you think about cutting-edge cars, aircraft, and skyscrapers, you [...]

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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.