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By GREG PAPANDREW, cofounder of 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 cumbersome...
By GREG PAPANDREW, cofounder of DirectPCB This article first appeared in Circuits Assembly magazine… Printed circuit board buyers can capitalize this year on cost-saving opportunities if they’re smart about it. Here...
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The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has extended the Section 301 tariff exemption on Chinese manufactured imports through May 31, 2024. For PCBs, the exemption pertains, as it did before, only...
By Greg Papandrew, cofounder of DirectPCB As I mentioned in Part 1 on this subject, a solid PCB buying strategy is more important for the coming year than ever. Do you...
By Greg Papandrew, cofounder of DirectPCB 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...
By Greg Papandrew, cofounder of DirectPCB Every year, many PCB buyers are caught unprepared by the manufacturing shutdown in Asia caused by Chinese New Year (CNY). By planning ahead,...
By Greg Papandrew, cofounder of DirectPCB Freight is one of the leading cost drivers of PCBs. An increase in UPS shipping rates will affect board prices next year. After...