PCB manufacturing doesnโt have a talent shortage; it has a marketing problem. Where are allย the PCB youngbloods? Why arenโt young men and women entering the industry in the numbers...
This is where we standโat least for nowโon tariffs of Chinese-manufactured PCBs after last week’s international trade discussions: Section 301 tariffs: Remain in place at 25%Reciprocal tariffs:ย Will remain at...
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) is inviting public comment on whether any of the current exclusions from the 301 tariffs should be extended beyond November 29, 2025. That...
TRADE SHOWS AREย great for business, providing valuable contacts and permitting your company to build industry exposure and credibility. Yet many firms attend shows haphazardly and sporadically, lacking a strategy...
By Greg Papandrew I recently visited Thailand with my business partner, Clement Yuen, to check out the PCB manufacturing environment there. My first visit was in 2023, when ground...
Itโs getting closer, but not there yet... By Greg Papandrew, DirectPCB co-founder QUOTING PRINTED CIRCUIT boards โ especially for high-mix, low-to-medium volume requirements โ can be extremely time-consuming and, at...
Want to know more about PCB sourcing decisions and strategies? Check out my SMTA training course, Successful PCB Purchasing 101. The course (free to SMTA members) is designed for...
The reciprocal tariff of 10% that was set to expire today, July 9th, has now been extended to August 1st. There are currently 3 types of tariffs in play:...
More and more of todayโs PCB designs require faster processing of information. That means the bare printed circuit board must have what is known asย controlled impedanceโthe elimination or minimizing...