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- Dynamic BoMs Paramount for Preventing Manufacturing Supply Chain Disruption (02/12/2023)
  
  Securing continued product manufacture requires constant attention and unfaltering diligence. Component shortages and alterations in material supply flows (caused by geo-political influences, as well as changing infrastructure, plus rising energy and shipping costs) are affecting sources right across the globe. What does all this mean for equipment manufacturers?
- Engaging with the Right CEM - The Challenges of Matching Skillset & Volume Requirements (24/11/2023)
  
  The engineering and purchasing teams involved in new electronic designs have to make some tricky decisions when it comes to the best manufacturing strategy to follow. So much depends on in-house capacity and skills, predicted sales quantities, the stability of the design, and how quickly the product is needed.
- Optimising Contract Manufacturing Strategies for NPI Demands (20/11/2023)
  
  Outsourced manufacturing is a well-established strategy in fast-paced industries like electronics. Many of today’s global brands - such as Apple, Sony and Dell - now outsource a significant part of their operations. This reduces the need for ongoing capital expenditure in production infrastructure, enabling businesses to retain cash to reinvest in growth through new product introduction (NPI) activity. The following article discusses its many nuances.
- Passive Component BoM Scrub Service (17/11/2023)
  
  BEC Distribution has just announced the availability of its Passive Components Scrub Survey. Offered free-of-charge, it will allow a thorough analysis of the numerous passive components used in customers’ products to be conducted - so that any items in the bill-of-materials (BoM) that are approaching end-of-life (EoL) can be identified, or uncovering places where there is scope to make potential cost savings.
- Plexus’s Advanced Supply Chain Strategy Recognised by SC21 Status (16/11/2023)
  
  Leading EMS company Plexus has gained Silver status in the global SCS Competitiveness SC21 supply chain improvement programme.
- The Need to Ensure IP Security Measures are in Place When Engaging with an EMS Provider (06/11/2023)
  
  Though the offloading of production tasks to an EMS company clearly has numerous tangible benefits, from a cost as well as a logistical standpoint, there are risks that need to be mitigated first. It is absolutely paramount that the chosen EMS partner has implemented sufficient security measures to make certain that its customers’ IP is fully protected.
- BoM Scrub Capabilities Alleviate Potential Production Headaches (15/10/2023)
  
  Agile Electronics is now able to provide its OEM/CEM customers with a BoM scrub service. Through BoM scrubbing, the bill-of-materials list can be scanned - in order to identify any anomalies, errors or possible part shortage hazards. This significantly reduces the potential risk of manufacturing disruptions occurring.
- Power Supply Shipment & Support for High-Rel Market Demands (28/09/2023)
  
  A recognised specialist in providing the market with a route for obtaining difficult-to-source and obsolete components, Princeps has just signed a partnership agreement with power supply manufacturer on-systems.
- Rochester Now Supplying Active & EoL Mixed Signal Devices from Semtech Portfolio (26/09/2023)
  
  Rochester Electronics has cooperated with semiconductor manufacturer Semtech to provide its customer base with a robust supply chain via which global demand can be attended to.
- Outsourced Manufacturing Service: Attending to the Jobs That Others Can't or Don’t Want to Do (24/08/2023)
  
  Electronic equipment designers and manufacturers can often face a major dilemma.
- Enabling Form, Fit & Functional Replacement - So Redesign Activities Can Be Avoided (17/08/2023)
  
  Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Thyssenkrupp Elevator has an international reputation as a leading supplier of elevator systems.
- Comprehensive Kitting Service - With Single Supplier Covering Complete BoM (09/08/2023)
  
  Supply chain solution provider Agile Electronics is now in a position to offer customers a full electronic component kitting service for their production activities.
- LIVE & updated! All the latest EPDT COVID-19 electronics industry news & stories... (02/12/2022)
  
  As the coronavirus pandemic outbreak continues to dominate the news cycle & media channels, EPDT is trying to feature all the best & latest COVID-19 electronics & manufacturing news, stories & updates for you – and now, we're collecting it together in one place for you in a regularly updated summary with links to the original posts...
- EPDT's H2 2022 Electronics Outsourcing supplement now available online (02/09/2022)
  
  Included in this month’s EPDT September 2022 issue, the latest edition of this year's twice-yearly Electronics Outsourcing supplement, covering the world of contract manufacturing & EMS (electronic manufacturing services), is now available in print or digital editions.
- A common-sense approach to sustainability & e-waste (01/09/2022)
  
  Becoming more sustainable is a key target for many companies in the UK. As well as the environmental benefits, less waste & better practices just make good business sense. Companies often start off on their route to sustainability through compliance with standards such as ISO 14001 & ISO 9001, which provide guidance on how to be more environmentally friendly & reduce waste.
- Supply chain intelligence: Allocation is back on the table (01/09/2022)
  
  There may be electronics design engineers reading this tutorial that haven’t ever experienced allocation during their time working with their purchasing departments or electronics manufacturing service (EMS) provider. Here, Matt Carefoot, Purchasing Manager at electronics manufacturing service provider, SMS Electronics starts off by explaining exactly what allocation is…
- The drive for energy efficiency – it’s smart made simple! (01/09/2022)
  
  The past few years have presented plenty of challenges to the electronics manufacturing service (EMS) sector – from Brexit & the COVID-19 pandemic to chip & labour shortages, supply chain woes & logistical trials – and now the Russia-Ukraine war and fuel, energy & cost of living crises. One thing is certain, says Steven Blyth, Director of Sales & Marketing at EMS provider, SMS Electronics – what doesn’t break you, will indeed make you stronger…
- Next leap in robotic soldering technology from Promation USA & Altus (01/08/2022)
  
  Speed, efficiency & accuracy are buzzwords often used within electronics manufacturing. Advanced robotic technology is helping companies to achieve these production goals. One company leading the way in soldering systems is electronics manufacturing capital equipment distributor, Altus Group’s partner, Promation USA, with the launch of its new Panda 500 Series.
- Top 10 tips: Creativity in the electronics industry supply chain can help counter chip shortages (01/07/2022)
  
  Thanks to Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic & now the Russia-Ukraine war, the risks & shortfalls in our global supply chains have come front & centre for most companies over the last 2 years, especially for the electronics industry. To recognise World Supply Chain Day on 21 April, Dunstan Power, Director at embedded electronics consultancy, ByteSnap Design has 10 tips for design engineers to help keep their projects on track & minimise the effects of supply chain disruptions…
- Case study: improving PCB (printed circuit board) traceability (06/06/2022)
  
  Traceability of PCBs is critical to improve production processes; however, it's increasingly difficult as technology advances, as boards become smaller in size & more complex to manufacture. To ensure PCBs meet the highest standards, medical devices & instrumentation manufacturer, Cogent Technology worked with electronics production capital equipment distributor, Altus Group on solutions for traceability of its multi-faceted PCBs.

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