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A smart manufacturing company provides solutions to existing and future problems by using an open infrastructure. That infrastructure facilitates the implementation of quick solutions and creates increased value at the same time. Smart manufacturing utilizes computer...

Capacitors are used widely in PCB assembly and surface-mount technology or SMT. A capacitor is an electrical component with two passive terminals. It stores power in its electrical field. Capacitance is the effect of the capacitor. The capacitor was formerly known as...

Counterfeit electronic components can penetrate different international markets. In order to prevent the proliferation of these imposter components that may jeopardize safety and erode customer confidence, the government has been taking steps to block their entry into...

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) typically outsource their electronics manufacturing and testing, a practice that has been going on for decades. Some companies have smooth outsourcing experiences while others don’t. Because of the varied experiences, a lot of...

As Americans come together over the Fourth of July weekend, there will be an explosion of patriotic demonstrations. People may display flags; wear red, white, and blue; participate in parades and community sports games; and, of course, stay up late to take in the...

A printed circuit board, or PCB, provides mechanical support and connection to electronic components through the use of conductive tracks, pads, and other features that are etched from copper sheets and laminated onto a substrate that does not conduct electricity....

Rewarding careers do not always come from a college degree. People can have successful vocations in fields that require non-degree courses, and best of all, they can do so without incurring college debt. An electronics technician is a good example of a non-degree...

Observed each year in the month of June, National Safety Month aims to reduce the leading causes of death and injury in the workplace, on the road, at home, and in communities. The National Safety Council and other organizations in the country work together to...

Circuit boards are essential to the operation of virtually every electronic device. In spite of that, the circuit board is often taken for granted and is only noticed when it fails. Here are some of the main reasons circuit boards give out: Discrete component failure...

Companies can reduce their operating expenses and improve efficiency by adopting sustainable waste and recycling practices. Waste increases costs and carbon footprints and makes the company vulnerable to fines and other penalties due to regulation violations....

People with new electronic projects are often in search of free software or tools for easy execution of PCB design. Without software, the design process could take several days, depending on how complicated the electronic project is. Thankfully, there is a broad...

Many businesses deal with the assembly, distribution and sale of electronic devices. Most of these companies do not produce the different components of the electronic devices. They outsource components to third-party manufacturers, then they assemble and distribute...