From solder paste printing, component placement and soldering—and even to final testing—it is generally more cost-effective to assemble printed circuit boards (PCBs) that have been panelized (also known as...
Want to become a better #PCB buyer? Don’t miss this #SMTA 101 training course! This course is useful for anyone purchasing printed circuit boards or influencing PCB sourcing decisions and strategy. This course...
It’s great to be traveling again in Asia! First up, visiting our PCB vendors and scouting potential new vendors in Taiwan…
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 overly cumbersome process required by...
Try a first article assembly report (FAAR)…
I have been selling bare printed circuit boards (PCBs) for over 30 years to a variety of customers who ordered a wide selection of PCBs. The most common complaint...
Engineering questions are the number one complaint most PCB buyers have about board manufacturers. “Why can’t you build the boards without all these questions?” they ask. “We sent you...
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...
Stop by the DirectPCB booth at the Design-2-Part Show in Atlanta March 29-30 and find out how to save on #PCB purchases! Plus get a free copy of my book, PCB...