One of the most important activities when it comes to maintaining the best quality of PCBs is to be constantly evaluating partner factories. An important tool for this process is auditing those factories on a consistent basis. This includes its processes, procedures, working instructions, and checking upon how well the factory has understood and implemented demands to produce quality, reliable PCBs. If a deviation is found, allow the factory to take the proper steps to improve. When the factory responds, develops better processes and pushes the bar a little higher each time, that’s when we’re in a situation where we all benefit... More >

New products, new designs, but still the age-old question persists, “How long will it live and what will its quality of life be?” Assembled printed circuit boards (PCBAs) are a complex system of materials, components, and interconnections that all need to work as intended for the product to reliably operate during its expected life... More >

“Blue Ocean” strategies are all about changing the game. The premise is that we all swim in red oceans doing everything the same as one another as if it were not permissible to do anything different. Blue Ocean strategies are game changers. Think Uber, GoPro, Airbnb, or SpaceX. In simple terms, Blue Ocean strategies are ways creative people find to change the entire marketplace they are in... More >