A manufacturer’s perspective on determining parts layout.

HUTTO, TX – ViTrox Americas Inc. is proud to announce a significant update to its ViTrox Demo Center (VDC) in Hutto, Texas. The upgraded VDC now features the latest ViTrox inspection technologies, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

“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 ...

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 ...

SANTA CLARA, CA – Promex Industries, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based provider of advanced design, packaging, and microelectronics assembly services, today announced it has expanded its manufacturing line ...

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