A manufacturer’s perspective on determining parts layout.

The overall component average index score collapsed by 18.8 points between March and April as it plunged to 94.7, 16.6 points below expectations, according to ECIA's monthly survey of manufacturers ...

TYNGSBORO, MA – Transition Automation, Inc. recently shipped the largest single order for Permalex Edge Metal Squeegees. The international order shipped to a large multinational packaging company ...

Poka-yoke is a Japanese term meaning mistake proofing. It was introduced by Shigeo Shingo as part of the Toyota Production System (TPS) and refers to simple fixes that address small variances in the ...

As I write this column, the duty rate for 2- and 4-layer rigid printed circuit boards manufactured in China stands at 145%, while 6-layer and above – along with all other technologies, whether rigid, ...

The art of designing TFT modules in America is trending downward. It doesn’t have to.

The survey found that 81% of CEOs and chief operating officers reported their companies plan to bring supply chains closer to the end-market, up from 63% in 2022 – an 18% increase. The survey results ...