Corrosion is inevitable in the electronics manufacturing industry, to the point where it’s costing the manufacturing and industrial sector an estimated 17 billion dollars per year in the U.S. alone. The components of your product may take from a few months to a few decades to corrode, you need to be aware that product components […]
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are a vital part of any electronics product. They are also one of the most vulnerable—highly susceptible to the environment where they are being used. Any number of factors can affect the PCB including heat or abrupt fluctuations in temperature, humidity, water, dust, salt, solvents, and levels of UV, leading to […]
Outsourcing a PCB layout can have its benefits. Some may consider outsourcing the design of their printed circuit boards to a specialty PCB design firm simply because they are in need of a brand-new board for a brand new application, and sorting through the regulations, assembly techniques, and components necessary can be a huge drain. […]
We all want to go lean, and that’s not just a reference to the cliched New Year’s resolution about losing weight. Going lean in business can maximize resources, reduce waste, lower production costs, eliminate standing inventory, and/or increase labor productivity—all while maintaining the high-quality standards that had been achieved previously. This idea sounds pretty desirable […]
The terms Cable Assemblies and Wiring Harnesses are sometimes used interchangeably, mainly because they serve the same electrical function. However, there are significant differences between the two and before getting into more details, here are a few examples. Examples Cable Assemblies Ethernet cables Antenna cables Ribbon cables (with connectors) Power cords Various A/V cables, such […]
You’ve started the development process for your electronic product that has long been a concept in your head. It’s now gone down a dark hole, into an abyss of uncharted territory with vendors, complicated regulations, and any number of yet-to-be-known manufacturing challenges. You know you’re going to need some help, at least in getting it […]
A few months ago, we covered the importance of AS9100D Certification. The Aerospace Standard 9100 certification is a standard requirement for anyone who works within the aerospace industry or with partners such as airlines, NASA, or the U.S. Department of Defense. In our previous article, we noted that with AS9100D you can expect extensive changes. […]
We all take shortcuts with language–whether we’re texting LOL or using “ROY G BIV” to help us keep track of the color spectrum. The manufacturing world is no exception, and if you’re not familiar with the terminology, it can feel like the people in this industry are talking a completely different language. To help you […]
December is an excellent time to reflect on the work of the previous year and commit to being even better in the upcoming year. This has been an important year for ACDi and the projects we’ve worked on reflect our passion, our mission, and our values. What we do day-in and day-out has a lasting, […]
To make or to buy—that is the question. Outsourcing elements of a supply chain is becoming an important consideration for electronics and bio-production companies. Historically, it’s a good way to minimize operational risk when markets are rapidly changing and the product life cycle is shortening. The shortest life cycles are emerging where fast-changing technology is […]
