Strategic Sourcing & Production Planning
Updated Nov 2024 In today’s competitive business landscape, working seamlessly with your suppliers and partners is key to success. By syncing up your…
EMS 2.0 Digital Electronics Manufacturing Transformation
According to Forbes, MacroFab is one of the pioneers of the Manufacturing-as-a-Service revolution that is radically changing the way manufacturing…
Top 10 Causes of Magic Smoke
The excitement of seeing your new circuit or PCB Assembly operating for the first time is deflated when one of the components releases your…
Why You Need Elastic Manufacturing Capacity for PCBA Mfg
Elastic manufacturing capacity is not a new concept. Do traditional electronics manufacturing services (EMS) deliver genuine elasticity and the…
MacroFab Useless Design Contest Results - Sponsored by Mouser
Howdy, everyone! Today we have the contest results for the MacroFab Design Contest: Useless Machine Sponsored by Mouser Electronics. I would like to…
Manufacturing-as-a-Service is Good for US Factories
Manufacturing as a Service, or MaaS, promises buyers faster quoting, frictionless purchasing, and globally competitive pricing, but what’s in it for…
MaaS is Changing the Face of Manufacturing
MaaS, or Manufacturing as a Service, is rapidly changing the way engineers, buyers, innovators, and the like purchase outsourced manufacturing…
Engineering Designs for Reduced Costs
Engineering Designs for Reduced Costs The competitive landscape for electronics systems dictates that new engineering designs must be differentiated…
An Improved Process for Electronic Supplier Selection
The process of selecting a supplier or contractor for electronic manufacturing varies in its execution among companies. Large companies typically…
House Part Change Notice: MF-LED-3228-RGB
This blog post is to inform you that one of our house parts is being phased out. The original part we use for the MF-LED-3228-RGB has been marked…
Introduction to EMC Compliance in PCB Design
If you’re new to EMC compliance, you may find the process daunting. Most commercial printed circuit boards used for consumer products will require…
Red Hot PCB: A Drum Machine in Your Pocket
This week’s Red Hot PCB is a drum machine that comes from Curious Sound Objects. It can be used by anyone from beginners curious about music to full…