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Whether you're building a handful of prototypes or scaling [...]

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The invoice doesn’t always tell the full story. If your [...]

What Happens When Sheet Metal and Electronics Teams Work Together Under One Roof

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You send your files to a vendor. A week [...]

Understanding Bus Bars: A Key to Efficient Power Distribution

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In the world of electrical manufacturing, few components are [...]

Why Build in Canada? Strategic Advantages That Save More Than Just Time

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When supply chains get squeezed and every cent counts, [...]

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One misaligned bend. One tolerance off. That’s all it [...]

Your Guide to Electronic Manufacturing Services: What Engineers & Buyers Need to Know

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Why 5S Matters When Choosing an Electronics Manufacturer

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For businesses sourcing electronic manufacturing services, surface-level questions often [...]

What Makes a High-Quality Assembled Circuit Board? Key Factors for Reliability

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Your PCB quality determines your product’s success—or failure. A [...]

What to Look for When Choosing Manufacturing Companies in Canada

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Choosing the right manufacturing company in Canada can significantly [...]

Benefits and Limitations of Sheet Metal Fabrication

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For centuries, sheet metal fabrication has been essential in [...]

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In industries where failure is not an option, electronics must [...]

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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.