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Electronic Component Shortage, Rising Cost & Lead Times: How to Plan Ahead

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Getting an electronics manufacturing quote should be straightforward. Send [...]

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Canadian Electronic Contract Manufacturing vs. Offshore: A Real Cost Comparison

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Not all electronic contract manufacturing quotes tell the same story. [...]

Why Build in Canada? The Case for Domestic Electronics Manufacturing

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Why build in Canada? For most of the last [...]

IPC Standards for PCB Assembly: Class 2 vs. Class 3 Explained

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If you've requested a PCB assembly quote recently, you've [...]

PCB Assembly Quote: What Affects Pricing & How to Evaluate Manufacturers

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Getting a PCB assembly quote feels straightforward until it [...]

FAQs About Tariffs and Electronics Manufacturing in Canada

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Questions about tariffs and electronics manufacturing are becoming more [...]

Common Questions About Box Build Assembly Services

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Box Build Assembly: From PCB to Fully Integrated Product

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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.