ACDi was honored to be featured in an interview with EMSNow earlier this month. Below is a synopsis of the the interview contents. EMSNOW learns about North American EMS company ACDi, with this conversation with ACDi’s VP of Operations, Garret Maxson. The discussion covers the background and business strategy for this 40-year old low volume, […]
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How a Contract Manufacturing Service Partner’s ITAR Registration Contributes to an OEM’s Success
Posted in Featured Post on .For OEMs in the defense, aerospace and related industries, the protection of data related to the sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of controlled technologies is imperative for national defense. Defining the ITAR According to the U.S. Department of States website, The ITAR, or The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) & United States Munitions List (USML), […]
Navigating Regulatory Compliance: Key Considerations for Electronics Manufacturers
Posted in Featured Post on .Regulatory compliance in industries like banking, finance, healthcare and transportation are crucial to prevent fraud, protect consumer best interests and privacy and safety. But when it comes to electronics manufacturing, it may not be top of mind why regulatory compliance is important and its overall impact on the industry. Let’s start by looking at specific […]
Artificial Intelligence and Electronics Manufacturing
Posted in Featured Post on .Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days. It is all over the news, ranging from ethics discussions in Congress, to cybersecurity vulnerabilities, to workforce displacement fears. AI poses tremendous opportunities for transformation, however with a host of challenges. In the electronics manufacturing services industry, AI has the potential to reduce costs, drive operational efficiency and […]
How ACDi Can Support Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for Your Electronics Manufacturing Project
Posted in Featured Post on .Every product goes through a lifecycle which can be broken down into categories, as follows: Managing the product through these phases can dramatically affect the profitability of the product, and even the success or total failure of it. Phase 1 – Product Development This is the genesis of the product. The concept is formed and […]
A Primer on LEDs in Electronics Design
Posted in Featured Post on .Light emitting diodes (LEDs) have become increasingly popular as opposed to other light sources. They are durable, have a long lifespan, are energy efficient and are very flexible in their use. Here are a few introductory facts about LEDs. LEDs are very commonly used as indicator lights on electronics. Typically, these are green, red and […]
Factors that Affect the Cost of a Printed Circuit Board
Posted in Featured Post on .While functionality is the number one driver of a printed circuit board, we know as an electronics manufacturing services provider, that cost is also very important to OEMs. There are many factors that affect the cost of manufacturing a printed circuit board and should be taken into consideration. Here we talk about some of the […]
Grading AI’s Take on Removing Solder Off a Printed Circuit Board
Posted in Featured Post on .With all the hype around AI, we decided to take it up on some common electronics manufacturing questions and then grade it for accuracy. Let’s take a look at how ChatGPT answered the question, “What is the best way to clean solder off a printed circuit board?”. Cleaning solder off a printed circuit board (PCB) […]
Step-by-Step Guide to Selecting an Alternate Capacitor
Posted in Featured Post on .During the COVID era electronics manufacturing supply chain crunch, I spent a lot of my time finding alternate components for our customers. This included resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, connectors, integrated circuits and more. After umpteen times performing this research, it has become second nature, which inspired me to share with others the process. You do […]
The Evolution of Soldering in Electronics Manufacturing
Posted in Featured Post on .Soldering has been a part of electronics manufacturing, dating back to the early 19th century. The development of electrical devices and electronic circuitry in the 1800s led to a need for a reliable method of linking electrical components together. Prior to the introduction of soldering, electrical connections were normally made by mechanical means such as […]