By Greg Papandrew, co-founder of DirectPCB Some customers will confuse ounces with mils when it comes to the copper plating of a printed circuit board. It is important they know the...
Love may be blind, but buying a PCB doesn’t have to be…
By Greg Papandrew, co-founder of DirectPCB It has always amazed me how electronic distributors and rep firms who sell everything that goes into an assembly rarely sell the printed...
By Greg Papandrew, Co-founder, DirectPCB Why are PCB buying departments often hesitant to move business from one vendor to another, even when it is clearly warranted? Perhaps it’s the...
By Greg Papandrew, Co-founder, DirectPCB PCB buyers often invest a lot of time at the beginning of their relationship with a supplier, signing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), spelling out manufacturing...
In this challenging business environment, a solid PCB buying strategy is more important than ever. Do you have one? PCB buyers need to stay competitive in the face of...
PCB purchasing is often a balancing act. You need to have your boards delivered on time, but you don’t want them to arrive too early. When it comes to...
Your PCB supplier has been acquired. Will this acquisition benefit you as a board buyer? Or will it lead to higher prices and a reduced level of service? The...