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Recap of Hardware Startups Survey

A recent hardware startup survey from Hardware Club produced some interesting insights from entrepreneurial founders across the globe.

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Is Chinese Manufacturing Still the Most Affordable Option?

Chinese manufacturing isn't the most cost-effective labor option anymore. It's actually right next door in Mexico.

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Why Electronics Manufacturing in North America is Growing

Electronics manufacturing has been relegated overseas due to old-school business practices. But economic realities are moving it back to North America.

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Strategic Sourcing & Production Planning

A dedicated strategy for strategic sourcing and planning will compound the efficiency for running your back-end operations starting with a common platform.

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EMS 2.0 Digital Electronics Manufacturing Transformation

If you’re a supply chain professional, engineer or business owner this webinar will show you how you can access an agile digital platform that brings the

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Top 10 Causes of Magic Smoke

Magic smoke is produced by severe electrical over-stress of your circuits and components. Here are the main causes, and how to avoid them.

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Why You Need Elastic Manufacturing Capacity for PCBA Mfg

Joanne Moretti and Philip Stoten explore elastic capacity in manufacturing and how AI-driven smart software can further enhance this elasticity.

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MacroFab Useless Design Contest Results - Sponsored by Mouser

Today we have the contest results for the MacroFab Design Contest: Useless Machine Sponsored by Mouser Electronics! Thank you to our judges for there time!

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Manufacturing-as-a-Service is Good for US Factories

Manufacturing as a Service promises buyers faster quoting, frictionless purchasing and competitive pricing, but what’s in it for the manufacturers?

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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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Engineering Designs for Reduced Costs

The competitive landscape for electronics systems dictates that new engineering designs must be differentiated in performance from other similar systems.

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An Improved Process for Electronic Supplier Selection

Selecting a supplier that satisfies the objectives of both procurement and engineering dept is one of the most important decision of a products life.

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House Part Change Notice: MF-LED-3228-RGB

The original part we use for the MF-LED-3228-RGB has been marked obsolete by the manufacturer. We have a new part to replace it.

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Introduction to EMC Compliance in PCB Design

People new to the FCC and CE compliance process may find it daunting and cumbersome. This article is an excellent introduction to EMC compliance.

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Red Hot PCB: A Drum Machine in Your Pocket

This week’s Red Hot PCB is a pocket drum machine that comes from Curious Sound Objects.

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Design PCBAs For Power Safety: Dealing with High Voltages

Do you have to deal with budget constraints or an aggressive timeline for you product? Read this guide to ensure you can still design for power safety!

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MacroFab Useless Design Contest - Sponsored by Mouser

Welcome to the MacroFab 'Useless Machine' Challenge, sponsored Mouser Electronics.

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Why Did You Get Fired By Your Electronics CM?

It may be hard to get the full attention of your CM thus it is important to recognize if your CM wants your business or might they ‘fire you’.

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How to Choose a Contract Manufacturer

How to Choose Your Contract Manufacturer: Innovative Tools Allow Engineers to Improve Delivery, Quality and Time. Read now!

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Faster Lead Times, More Elastic Factory Capacity Announced

We have big news at MacroFab including Faster Lead Times and Elastic Factory Capacity. Read more.

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Chinese Tariffs Impact Update: May 13th, 2019

Today, May 10th, 2019, the United States Trade Representative has increased the import duties on Section 301 Tariff: List 3, covering Chinese Tariffs.

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Quarterly Supply Chain Update: Q2 2019

MacroFab's update on the electronic component industry's manufacturing production capacity in regards to passive components and MOSFETS for Q2 19

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Myth vs. Fact about PCB Assembly

Check out the myths and facts about PCB Assembly and what to consider when switching to MacroFab.

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MacroFab Announcement – 44% Price Reduction On Production PCBs

Great news - we are reducing prices on PCBs for production orders by an average of 44%!

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