Guest Blog Writer Steve Dittman, Manager of Design Services Over the last few years the printed circuit design industry has realized it has a growing and very serious problem, it is running out of printed circuit board designers. There are a myriad of reasons and excuses why this has happened. Some make sense and some […]
As you are developing your latest electronic device, you’ll want to consider your soldering options when it comes to assembling your circuit board. Solder acts as the glue that holds your components in place, and creates the electrical connections among them. There are several different soldering processes to choose from, each with their own particular […]
Semiconductors are a critical part of the modern world, from medicine, transportation and aerospace, to energy and electronics manufacturing. It’s probably something you don’t often think about, but without semiconductors, everyday life would be very different from what it is today. Over the past 50 years, semiconductors have drastically changed the way we design and […]
There’s not much in the way of consumer goods that can’t be connected to WiFi these days. A walk through your local home goods store and you’ll find everything from coffee makers and toasters to watches and hydration-monitoring water bottles with internet connectivity capabilities. The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing how people use their […]
As anyone in the electronics industry knows, it’s critical to mitigate the risk of purchasing and using counterfeit parts and components. There are many different ways to identify and avoid using counterfeit parts in the electronics manufacturing field, including both visual tests and x-ray inspections. It’s best to use more than one test method for […]
You’ve put in the legwork and dedicated your resources to designing and developing your next great electronics product—but now you need to find an electronic manufacturing service (EMS) partner to make it a reality and take it to market. When searching for an EMS partner, it’s important to ask the right questions so you can […]
By now we all know that the Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized our day-to-day lives and will continue to evolve and expand. From our fitness trackers and other health-monitoring devices, to smart homes, to connected cars—the industry seems to have unlimited boundaries. Lay people from all walks of life, as well as established businesses, […]
As you search for an electronics manufacturing partner, it’s important to ask questions about the services they offer, their particular processes, and how they work with their clients. To find the perfect fit for what you need, we’ve compiled a list of top questions and answers to help you determine if ACDi is the right […]
If you’ve ever been asked to sit through a product design review, you may realize that it can range the gamut, from a rather simple email review to a multi-day formal product design review. We asked one of our engineers to share their experience with product design reviews, including what to expect and lessons learned. […]
As any good project manager knows, things can sometimes stray from the plan. There’s a possibility for mistakes even when you’ve done everything exactly right. That’s why it’s important to have a contingency plan in place for such an occasion—so project managers can know exactly what to expect and adjust schedules accordingly. This is the […]
