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Guides, analysis, and technical content for electronics engineering and procurement.

How to Improve Heat Dissipation in Compact PCBA Designs
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How to Improve Heat Dissipation in Compact PCBA Designs

Whenever PCBA electronics are operated, heat results – high-power components consume electricity in order to function, and this electricity generates…

July 13, 2023
How ESG Initiatives Create Value for the PCBA Industry
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How ESG Initiatives Create Value for the PCBA Industry

Climate change is becoming more widely recognized, and companies are expected to act. Businesses now face growing demands from investors, customers,…

June 29, 2023
Smart Manufacturing: Improving Safety and Efficiency With IoT
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Smart Manufacturing: Improving Safety and Efficiency With IoT

While there are a few buzzwords and catchphrases floating around to describe the ongoing technological transformation of production facilities,…

June 29, 2023
Capitalize on the IRA: Opportunities for Electronics Businesses
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Capitalize on the IRA: Opportunities for Electronics Businesses

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), which was signed into law in Q3 of 2022, is designed to maintain the United States as a global leader in…

June 22, 2023
MacroFab Platform for Hybrid Materials Management
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MacroFab Platform for Hybrid Materials Management

In the world of electronics manufacturing, the importance of managing materials and inventory effectively cannot be overstated. As OEMs seek to…

June 20, 2023
Macro Trends Reshaping the Electronics Manufacturing Landscape
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Macro Trends Reshaping the Electronics Manufacturing Landscape

The electronics manufacturing industry is amid a transformative evolution driven by burgeoning demand, labor market dynamics, and strategic pricing…

June 13, 2023
Automated Completed Board Images
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Automated Completed Board Images

At MacroFab, we value the input and suggestions of our customers, always striving to enhance our services based on your feedback. When a customer…

June 10, 2023
For Engineers, Counterfeit PCBA Parts Pose New Challenges
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For Engineers, Counterfeit PCBA Parts Pose New Challenges

In electronics, counterfeiters have become more sophisticated, making it difficult for companies to identify fraudulent parts. In the midst of the…

June 8, 2023
Dealing with Common PCBA Design Errors and How to Avoid Them
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Dealing with Common PCBA Design Errors and How to Avoid Them

As with product development in any industry, electronics manufacturing begins with the design phase. Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) design…

June 6, 2023
5 Things High-Performing Electronics Teams Do Differently
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5 Things High-Performing Electronics Teams Do Differently

Achieving optimal team performance in the electronics industry is essential, and clear communication is the cornerstone of this success, particularly…

June 1, 2023
Better Part Placement Experience
Macrofab Platform Update

Better Part Placement Experience

We are thrilled to announce significant improvements to the placement screen for the PCB uploading process on our platform. These enhancements are…

May 24, 2023
How the Electronics Industry is Responding to Inflation
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How the Electronics Industry is Responding to Inflation

Even as news of economic uncertainty remains top of mind, the electronics industry remains more stable than one might expect. Inflation remains high,…

May 23, 2023