As I was admiring the function and build of one of the products that we build, I started reminiscing on how far electronics have come in my career. With that, I thought that a look back might be nostalgic to some of the other old-timers, interesting to some of the newer people and inspirational to […]
A Google search quickly shows that some see first time yield as purely a measure of whether a unit passes a test. Others view it as something being built without needing any touchup or repair at all. The reality is that both are important. The base cost of any electronics product is determined by the […]
How did you begin your career in project management? I started in 2004 in the retail construction industry. I was managing jobs for architectural products being installed into major retailers, restaurants, and hotels I also have experience managing IT projects including MRP implementations. What has been the biggest challenge since joining the electronics manufacturing industry? […]
In this follow-up to his recent interview on the Q4 2022 outlook, Shawn DuBravac, IPC chief economist, provides an update on the incoming supply chain for EMS providers. Naturally, this conversation centers on component availability, where the supply crunch is easing, and by how much. It doesn’t seem we’ll be seeing any across-the-board relief for […]
By KEVIN FREKING July 27, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill designed to encourage more semiconductor companies to build chip plants in the United States passed the Senate on Wednesday as lawmakers raced to finish work on a key priority of the Biden administration. iZotope Nectar 3 VST Crack The $280 billion measure, which awaits a House vote, includes federal grants […]
Right now, the electronics industry is being hit hard by a part shortage. Ordering parts has become increasingly difficult, and parts you could get yesterday now take six months and longer to obtain. It is a constant race to not only keep up with what suppliers have available, but to find replacement parts quickly enough […]
Most companies like ACDi who perform electronics manufacturing services are certified to one or more quality management system (QMS) standards such as ISO 9001 (generic), AS9100 (aviation, space, and defense), IATF 16949 (automotive), ISO 13485 (medical devices), and others. Maintaining the proper functioning of a QMS requires continual effort and vigilance to combat inevitable entropy. […]
May 6, 2022Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Reps. Blake Moore (R-UT) and Anna G. Eshoo(D-CA) announced bipartisan legislation to bolster domestic printed circuit board (PCB) production and strengthen supply chain security. The Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards Actwill complement semiconductor incentives by encouraging domestic PCB manufacturing and R&D to reduce supply chain disruptions, address national security concerns related […]
When talking about electronics today, people want it smaller, they want it faster and they want it cheaper. They want it to work right, from day one and keep performing for years to follow. I remember the standard used to be running manual functional tests that sometimes took hours or even days to complete. That’s […]
While an aging workforce and an overall decline in population growth have contributed to concerns over a shrinking talent pool for more than a decade, the COVID-19 pandemic, skills gap crisis and generational expectations have significantly intensified the challenges of recruiting and retaining employees for most businesses. About a year and a half into the […]
