Non-recurring engineering (NRE) is a broad term referring to a one-time cost to develop, design, or manufacture a new product.…

One of the most important ways to prevent PCB defects is controlling factory environmental conditions. If the manufacturing floor’s humidity and…

A BOM scrub is the act of scanning a Bill-of-Materials (BOM) to clean off any inconsistencies, errors, or potential risks. It…

When procuring components, it’s important to pay attention to packaging type. Most component distributors offer the same components in a…

A solder sample is non-usable board that represents a usable PCB during test processes. It can be used to test…

For mid-size EMS providers, costs of rework can add up quickly. By some estimates, rework alone could result in tens of…

Atmospheric moisture absorbed into surface mount packages can expand when exposed to the intense heat of solder reflow ovens. The…

Over 50% of PCB assembly solder joint defects can be traced back to improper or sub-optimal solder paste printing. While…

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) estimates that counterfeit PCB components cost manufacturers more than $7.5 billion annually, and warns that counterfeit components…

In today’s market, it can often feel like parts become obsolete the second after they are designed in. It is important…

The Harvard Business Review recently said that, “Companies that aim for ‘zero defections’ (keeping every customer they can profitably serve)…

Minimization of all solder joint defects should be the goal for any SMT manufacturer. Through understanding the defect, its root…