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How to Shorten PCBA Production Lead Times with MacroFab

In the rapidly evolving electronics sector, extended production lead times are no longer tolerable, and minimizing these lead times is crucial for success.

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PCBA Order Lead Time Report: Guidance for Lunar New Year 2025

With Lunar New Year coming up, MacroFab wants to ensure they give the best guidance when planning orders to continue meeting delivery guidelines.

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Designing Rugged PCBAs for Smart City Applications

PCBA design in smart city applications have become a staple in making a change. From instances such as smart electric grids, crime detection, and waste.

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The Hidden Cost of Undocumented PCBA Manufacturing Processes

When deviations from the documented process aren't captured, reviewed, and formally revised, it can create a significant vulnerability for your company.

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8 Steps to a Smooth First PCBA Production Run

This article aims to equip you with knowledge in navigating through potential obstacles with PCBA production runs and provide proactive solutions.

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Can Innovation and Efficiency Coexist in HMLV PCBA Manufacturing?

There are a lot of factors that need to be taken into account with HMLV manufacturing. Is it possible to stay efficient with small or large batch orders?

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Powering Precision Agriculture: 5 Ways PCBAs Drive Ag Tech

This blog takes a deep dive into how PCBA tech is shaping agriculture in 2024 and five trends in agricultural tech and how PCBAs help power them.

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Electronics in Motion: How Innovations are Redefining E-bike Experiences

This article explores how electronics and PCBAs contribute to the success of e-bikes today.

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Smart Irrigation: Optimizing Water Use with PCBA-Driven Tech

With the rise of water scarcity and climate change, modern agriculture faces some concerning potential dangers. PCBAs can optimize the irrigation systems.

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Drone PCBAs: Tackling Sensor Integration for Defense & Beyond

Understanding the challenges and best practices in creating sophisticated sensors for real-time data collection for different industries.

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The Impact of AI on PCBA Design: What You Need to Know

Providing a balanced perspective on how AI can revolutionize PCBA design while also looking at the challenges that we can face with this new technology.

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Creating an Accelerated PCBA Lifecycle: From NPI to Production

Foster open communication to better embrace flexible BoM management and drive efficiency, quality, and innovation.

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How Can a Box Build Benefit Your PCBA Design?

PCBA box build is a sophisticated process involving the design, production, and construction of an electromechanical system that goes beyond a PCBA.

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Insider's Guide to Navigating Box Build PCBA Projects

This guide will help you become familiar with box build assembly, decide if it’s right for your PCBA project.

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Why Do Hardware Startups Fail?

An analysis of data reveals key factors contributing to the failure of hardware startups.

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Why PCBA Design Reuse is Becoming More Common

PCBA design reuse lags behind other industries, despite proven benefits to accelerate development. Explore the benefits, challenges, and future trends.

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Drone Technology Changing Modern Service Industries

Exploring the commercial applications and exciting future of drones.

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ITAR in PCBA Production: Insights You Might Be Missing

ITAR regulates a wide range of sensitive technologies, from primary military equipment to gas turbines, electronics, and personal protective gear.

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Golden Week. Lunar New Year Effect on US PCBA Manufacturing

Golden Week, a seven-day national holiday in China that begins on October 1st, can notably affect both regional and global PCBA manufacturing.

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Cybersecurity & the Supply Chain: Safeguarding PCBA Builds

A well-executed PCBA design, integrating robust security practices, can help safeguard against cybercrime.

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Overview of PCBA Manufacturing Processes and Technologies

We’ll provide you with an introduction to each step and explain its significance in the larger PCB manufacturing and assembly process.

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MaaS is Changing the Face of Manufacturing

Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) is changing pcba manufacturing the same way SaaS companies changed their industry. But what is it exactly?

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Pre-FAB Checklist: Considerations for PCBA Mass Production

Scaling you PCBA into mass production can be challenging. We have tips and tricks to ease the transition from prototype forward.

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