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How a Contract Manufacturing Service Partner’s ITAR Registration Contributes to an OEM’s Success

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For OEMs in the defense, aerospace and related industries, the protection of data related to the sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of controlled technologies is imperative for national defense. Defining the ITAR According to the U.S. Department of States website, The ITAR, or The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) & United States Munitions List (USML), […]

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Navigating Regulatory Compliance: Key Considerations for Electronics Manufacturers

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Regulatory compliance in industries like banking, finance, healthcare and transportation are crucial to prevent fraud, protect consumer best interests and privacy and safety. But when it comes to electronics manufacturing, it may not be top of mind why regulatory compliance is important and its overall impact on the industry. Let’s start by looking at specific […]

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Artificial Intelligence and Electronics Manufacturing

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days. It is all over the news, ranging from ethics discussions in Congress, to cybersecurity vulnerabilities, to workforce displacement fears. AI poses tremendous opportunities for transformation, however with a host of challenges. In the electronics manufacturing services industry, AI has the potential to reduce costs, drive operational efficiency and […]

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How ACDi Can Support Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for Your Electronics Manufacturing Project

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Every product goes through a lifecycle which can be broken down into categories, as follows: Managing the product through these phases can dramatically affect the profitability of the product, and even the success or total failure of it. Phase 1 – Product Development This is the genesis of the product. The concept is formed and […]

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Step-by-Step Guide to Selecting an Alternate Capacitor

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During the COVID era electronics manufacturing supply chain crunch, I spent a lot of my time finding alternate components for our customers. This included resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, connectors, integrated circuits and more. After umpteen times performing this research, it has become second nature, which inspired me to share with others the process. You do […]

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How to Troubleshoot a DC/DC Converter

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In the electronics manufacturing world, we occasionally encounter printed circuit board (PCB) failures that need to be troubleshot. With our nearly two decades of experience with electronics manufacturing, we thought an article about how to fix an electrical issue would helpful. This post is going to be a more on the technical side, but hopefully […]

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