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 ...

Absolute EMS is proud to operate a 4.0 manufacturing facility that combines cutting-edge technology with an emphasis on lean processes and continuous improvement. With certifications including ISO ...

Keep the line moving. Reel splicing allows operators to join two reels together without interrupting production. Operators can quickly create a seamless transition between reels using a splicing kit ...

Markets for PC and smartphone chips also appear cooler than in the past. AI chips rank high on the list of what’s hot right now, particularly chips for generative AIr. The top companies in this space ...

Susy Webb, one of the conference’s most respected voices, summed up the week’s momentum succinctly: “My class went really well. More attendees than ever before!” The growth in attendance was echoed ...

“Our customers are designing bigger and more complex boards than ever before,” said Michael W. Hinshaw, Jr., Chief Executive Officer at Green Circuits. “The JUKI Primo allows us to meet those needs ...