Manufacturers must continually transform their processes to stay ahead of dynamic global markets. Engineering leaders are at the heart of this change. Here are their toughest transformation challenges – and the critical resources they need. Go >
On August 22, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted in favor (3-2) of conflict minerals regulation. The final rule requires publicly traded companies to annually disclose information on the source of conflict minerals contained in their products. Although the final rule only applies to publicly traded companies, it is expected that the requirements will rapidly flow through the entire supply chain. Go >
A view on how ensure quality when outsourcing electronics manufacturing to china. The view expressed matches OCM Manufacturing's view and describes a model similar to the one OCM uses in its Chinese outsourcing activities. Go >
Strategic outsourcing, as a critical business process, demands that companies identify their core competencies, and then determine to whom they should outsource non-core competencies. The organization, IPC, developed this paper which outlines steps for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to consider when selecting an EMS provider. - Go >
Provided with permission of SPEA: Functional test is not enough for reliably testing a PCB. This White Paper describes some of the most common cases, where only accurate In Circuit test can guarantee the full coverage and reliability of electronic boards. Go >
Provided with permission of SPEA: This paper contains rules and suggestions on how to test a board in the best possible way using Flying Probe test. The application of these guidelines during the design phase of the board will make testing more complete and less costly. Go >
Provided with permission of SPEA: Measurement range, accuracy and repeatability are fundamental parameters to be considered in the choice of an in-circuit tester. Not all testers are able to detect all the failures that can occur on an electronic circuit. Go >