When developing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) it’s important to know what materials are available to handle the PCB’s temperature resistance, adhesion, tensile strength and flexibility. By selecting the proper materials, you can make sure that your PCB works in your specific circumstances. Three Main Types of PCB Materials There are three main types of materials that may be used in a printed circuit board: FR-4. This is the most commonly used material in PCBs. It is a gla…

First Fully Digital Supply Chain in the Electronics Industry Automates the Process from Start to Finish [Fremont, California May 2021] Sonic Manufacturing Technologies is pleased to announce the publication of an article by David Ginsberg, VP of Supply Chain Management, on their revolutionary digital supply chain management technology. The leading-edge tech has accelerated Sonic to the forefront of Silicon Valley manufacturing. David is on a mission to share it with the world, transformin…

Not taking PCBA cost factors into account before going into production could be hurting your bottom line and hindering business growth. In the short term, prohibitive small order PCBA costs can prevent innovative concepts from ever reaching the prototype stage. Over the long term, untamed PCBA costs can sink your products’ profit margins. It pays to be aware of what drives PCBA cost factors before you start development. The 5 Key PCBA Cost Factors The 5 biggest PCBA cost factors …

Sourcing the Right Components from Sonic’s Global Supply Chain Services A product is more than the sum of its parts, but one bad component can compromise the whole. Sonic Manufacturing Technologies understands that the quality of every component is just as important as the manufacturing process. We help our customers by sourcing quality components and parts using our global supply chain services. Sonic has developed a set of innovative solutions to help you reduce turnaround and lead time…

A Sonic Differentiator – Electronic Component Sourcing Conventional wisdom is rarely wise. Nowhere in business is this truer than the manufacturing supply chain. Bloated processes, patched software solutions, and erroneous data distribution create longer lead times, embarrassing demand forecasts, and higher purchase price variances. An Agile Approach Breaks the Cycle of Repeated Defeat Sonic Manufacturing Technologies has addressed each of these pain points over the last twenty yea…