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Manufacturing Integration, sometimes referred as integrated manufacturing, is a group of organizations or companies that work together in the same industry but specialize in different sectors to complete a finished product. For example, a precision machining and sheet metal company, an injection molding company and a cable and wires company working together to complete one finished electronic product.

Design-for-manufacture (DFM) is the process of designing so that development cycle can be shortened and products can be manufactured at the lowest overall costs. DFM is a value added service provided by experienced contract manufacturers that aids in the standardization of the manufacturing process in order to deliver consistent cost-efficient quality products.

Whether you’re new to electronics contract manufacturing or are looking to scale up production of your current product line, contract manufacturing (CM) is an option you may well have considered, and for good reason. Outsourcing your manufacturing processes, or even your R&D process, to a quality CM can benefit your business significantly.

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) can greatly disrupt the functionality and conductivity of a custom cable assembly. Learn how EMI is generated, the appropriate method to block it and when EMI blockage is needed.

In the previous blog we covered a few factors that are critical in the design of a custom cable assembly such as the difference in cable conductors, insulation and jacketing. In this blog we will complete the guide in designing a custom cable by explaining cable shields, overmolds and their benefits.

A guide in designing a custom cable, explaining critical factors such as the difference in cable conductors, insulation and jackets.

From electric vehicles to your everyday gas vehicles, a quality electronic contract manufacturer specializing in automotive devices industry is key to successfully manufacture these vehicles. There are 4 factors a quality electronic contract manufacturer should have to successfully manufacture your automotive devices. To start, the CM should have a special automotive IATF certification, proper tooling and one source solutions for fast demand changes response.

The new and improved Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.2 gives the word universal a new meaning. With the ability to transfer data and power to various electronic devices such as cellphones, tablets and laptops eliminates the need to carry clunky cables. The updated USB 3.1, now USB 3.2, allows users to double their data transfer rates up to 20 GB/s due to it's multi-lane technology, making it a must have in the latest electronics trends.

Farming out your production to an outside contract manufacturer (CM) can help you produce and sell products without having to invest in machinery, equipment or specialized product knowledge. For a price, contract manufacturing relieves the hiring OEM company from the burden of hiring production staff, purchasing machinery, investing in industry knowledge and much more.

With the availability of portable electronic devices such as speakers and mobile phones, the demand for competence has increased in the consumer market by those with active outdoor lifestyles. 

Cost estimation is one of the important tasks in electronics manufacturing. In a competitive market, profits and losses are often determined by the ability to estimate costs early in new product development or for sourcing a better cost alternative from its existing suppliers.