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

Top 10 Reasons Your Production Build Could Fail
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Top 10 Reasons Your Production Build Could Fail

The development of a new electronic system goes through several project stages on the way to revenue recognition. After designing and prototyping a…

August 24, 2020
Webinar Recap: Building Supply Chain Resiliency
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Webinar Recap: Building Supply Chain Resiliency

On May 12, we talked with Fictiv CEO, Dave Evans during a webinar hosted by industry journalist Philip Stoten about building supply chain resilience.…

May 29, 2020
Platform Update: MacroFab Expands Digital Manufacturing Platform
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Platform Update: MacroFab Expands Digital Manufacturing Platform

We are excited to announce expanded manufacturing services within our Digital Manufacturing Platform. This expansion will better accommodate the…

May 18, 2020
Digital Manufacturing Fosters Creative Solutions
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Digital Manufacturing Fosters Creative Solutions

While the global pandemic has negatively impacted businesses and our personal lives, we’d like to share some successes in electronics manufacturing.…

May 1, 2020
Recover From Supply Chain Disruptions By Planning Ahead
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Recover From Supply Chain Disruptions By Planning Ahead

With OEMs already reeling from the impact of tariffs, nearly 75 percent of companies are reporting a disruption in their supply chain as a result of…

March 30, 2020
Supply Chain Management for Electronics Manufacturing
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Supply Chain Management for Electronics Manufacturing

As part of electronics manufacturing and PCB production, planning for supply chain success is imperative. Without a cohesive plan, shortages of…

March 19, 2020
Procurement Strategies for Reduced Costs
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Procurement Strategies for Reduced Costs

This is a follow up to Engineering Designs for Reduced Costs. While the engineering design team develops new technical solutions that exceed customer…

March 16, 2020
Coronavirus Manufacturing Update
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Coronavirus Manufacturing Update

Since the coronavirus outbreak started, we have been on uncertain ground when it comes to impact. The COVID-19 virus originated in Wuhan and is a…

March 13, 2020
Is China Still the Best Answer for Electronics Manufacturing?
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Is China Still the Best Answer for Electronics Manufacturing?

China has long been the hub of world-class electronics production. However, rising trade tensions, PCB tariffs, political shifts, increasing wages,…

February 24, 2020
Recap of Hardware Startups Survey
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Recap of Hardware Startups Survey

A recent hardware startup survey from Hardware Club produced some interesting insights from entrepreneurial founders across the globe. The 2018…

January 13, 2020
Is Chinese Manufacturing Still the Most Affordable Option?
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Is Chinese Manufacturing Still the Most Affordable Option?

Chinese manufacturing has dominated the past few decades, driven by the offshoring trend from North American markets. Particularly for electronics…

January 3, 2020
Why Electronics Manufacturing in North America is Growing
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Why Electronics Manufacturing in North America is Growing

Contract electronics manufacturing for printed circuit board (PCB) assembly is a growing market, mostly attributed to the expanding capability of…

December 26, 2019