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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.

Material Selection in Sheet Metal Fabrication: Why It Matters

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Box Build vs. PCB Assembly: Understanding the Differences

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The Hidden Heroes Behind Modern Electronics: How Contract Electronics Manufacturers Power Our Connected World

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The Benefits of Outsourcing Electronics Manufacturing: Why Partner with an EMS Provider

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Electronics manufacturing is a cornerstone of our tech-driven world, [...]

Building Resilient Supply Chains in Electronics Manufacturing: Key Lessons from Recent Disruptions

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The electronics manufacturing industry has encountered significant challenges recently, including [...]

Design for Manufacturability: Best Practices and Key Considerations

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Advanced Coating Technologies: Protecting and Enhancing Electronic Components

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From smartphones to industrial machinery, electronic devices are essential to [...]

Collaborative Product Design: How to Work with Your ECMS Partner

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Turning a brilliant idea into a successful electronic product requires [...]

The Importance of Quality Control in Electronic Contract Manufacturing Services

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A Step-by-Step Guide to 3D Prototype Printing in Electronics Manufacturing

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The rapid pace of innovation in the electronics industry demands [...]

Choosing the Right Circuit Board Assembly Partner

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In the fast-paced and highly competitive electronics market, selecting the [...]

The Future of Electronic Manufacturing Services: Insights from 20 Years of Industry Leadership

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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.