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Sustainable Manufacturing Practices: Reducing Environmental Impact Through Operational Excellence

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When you're selecting a manufacturing partner, sustainability claims are [...]

Sheet Metal Fabrication vs. CNC Machining for Enclosures: How to Choose for Your Electronics Project

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Choosing the right enclosure manufacturing process affects more than [...]

Electronic Manufacturing Services in 2026: Outlook & Trends

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Many companies enter Q1 reacting to challenges instead of [...]

Potting Electronics: A Guide to Protecting Electronics in Harsh Environments

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2025-11-30T05:12:48-07:0030 November 2025|Articles|

Some environments destroy electronics. Period. Conformal coatings protect against [...]

PCB Design and Assembly: Best Practices for Cost-Effective Manufacturing

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2025-11-30T03:00:57-07:0029 November 2025|Articles|

Every design decision you make affects more than just [...]

Quality Assurance in EMS: Building Systems That Scale From 50 to 5,000 Units

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2025-11-30T03:03:16-07:0029 November 2025|Articles|

Quality assurance in EMS isn't one-size-fits-all. Quality systems that [...]

The Basics of PCB Design: What Is It, Components, Process

AurelienCECIMS2025-11-02T20:55:13-07:0029 October 2025|Articles|

Printed circuit boards are a critical part of the [...]

Electronics Manufacturing Component Obsolescence: Planning Ahead

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2025-10-29T07:01:22-06:0029 October 2025|Articles|

Your product is selling well. Production is running smoothly. [...]

Electronics Manufacturing Lead Times: Is Your Current Partner Meeting Your Timeline Needs?

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2025-10-29T06:54:13-06:0029 October 2025|Articles|

“We need these boards in 8 weeks." “Best we [...]

Electronics Manufacturing Project Communication: Avoiding the Black Box

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2025-09-27T02:04:44-06:0027 September 2025|Articles|

If you’ve ever worked with a manufacturer who took [...]

Ruggedized Electronics Manufacturing: Building Electronics That Survive the Extreme

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Picture this: A military vehicle navigating desert heat where [...]

Electronics Production Scaling: Smart Capacity Decisions for Growing Companies

Muh Ihsan Hadi Prabowo2025-09-27T01:04:11-06:0027 September 2025|Articles|

Your product is gaining traction. Orders are climbing. Customers [...]

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2024 IMS Anniversaries: Celebrating 5, 10, and 20 Years of Commitment and Dedication

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As we begin the new year, we want to [...]

2024 Christmas Hope Charity: IMS Supports Hope Mission’s Vital Community Work

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At IMS, we firmly believe in the power of [...]

IMS 2024 Highlights: Redefining Excellence and Driving Innovation

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As 2024 comes to a close, IMS reflects on [...]

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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.