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The box-build assembly process, also known as “system integration,” is the process of building a device which includes the printed circuit board, the enclosure, with the installation of wires and cables, as well as other components. It can range in size from a small...

Inspecting PCBs is a tedious but necessary process. All electronic boards have to be inspected for quality assurance purposes. Manual inspection can be a lengthy process. In fact, it’s faster to manufacture a board than to manually inspect it for errors. For this...

It might feel like you’re staring into a bowl of alphabet soup when you’re learning about different aspects of the tech world. One thing that you will come in contact with is a via, or vertical interconnect access. In an integrated circuit board design, a via...

As the world bids goodbye to 2018, it welcomes in the New Year with anticipation of what it promises to bring. This year has brought some of the most advanced tech of the last few years, and we look forward to new innovations in 2019. My EMS Solutions wishes everyone...

The Consumer Electronics Show, popularly known as CES, is the world’s largest gathering place for people who are interested in the business of consumer electronics technology. It has served as the showcase for innovators and breakthrough technologies for the past 50...

Winter is coming, leaving us all scrambling to stay cozy and warm. But living creatures aren’t the only things that need to be shielded from extreme temperatures. Electronic devices must also be kept warm during the winter season. Leaving your phone (or any other...

The trade war between China and the U.S. wages on with both countries disputing tariffs placed on goods traded between them. As the war continues, both countries wonder how its effects will trickle down to the manufacturing sector. Will U.S. companies bring their...

PCBs are the workhorses of the electronics industry. These small boards made of copper and fiberglass mechanically support and electrically connect the components that fuel your smart phone, camera, microwave, television, alarm clock, and more. Every day, countless...

When it comes to creating printed circuit boards, thicker is generally the safest bet. One of the main reasons for this is that thin boards tend to become brittle and break. A number of factors play into the density of the board, including the thickness of the prepreg...

It seems to be a human condition that we don’t notice things when they are working well. Only when they fail to function properly do we suddenly consider them. This applies to the human body; most of us think very little about the wondrous processes taking place in...

Through-hole technology used to be the primary option for circuit board design. It did the job but often clumsily. Enter surface mount technology, which allows components to be mounted directly onto the circuit boards. With SMT, you can escape the gaggle of wires...

If you want to boost your bottom line, it’s best to do everything in-house, right? Not necessarily. As many businesses are finding, you can actually cut costs by outsourcing electronic manufacturing services. Here’s a look at how using a third-party manufacturer can...