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PCB routing: art + automation

PCB routing is one of the most enjoyable parts of PCB design, but also the most time consuming. It may…

What is DFM and DFA?

DFM and DFA are relevant to almost any product be it assembling bicycles where primarily the product is mechanical components to electronic devices such as cell phones, routers, and computers which require both mechanical and electrical components. The primary focus of this blog will be PCB Design through PCB Fabrication and PCB Assembly within the electronic realm and how it relates to DFM and DFA.

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New Supplyframe integration enhances PartQuest Portal component research

The PartQuest Portal component catalog was given a significant boost in depth and distributor breadth with the July 2023 release…

Standard Machines, Standard Design

In electronics manufacturing, we strive to use the latest and most advanced equipment for our production lines. We seek a…

Rigid-Flex Material Considerations

Flex and rigid-flex designs refer to a PCB that is partially or entirely constructed using flexible rather than exclusively rigid…

Unlocking the Power of PCBflow DFM Solutions

Maximizing Efficiency and Quality: Unlocking the Power of PCBflow DFM Solutions

In today’s rapidly evolving electronics manufacturing landscape, efficiency and quality are paramount. Design engineers face the challenge of creating error-free…

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PCB design best practices: signal integrity analysis

As a part of pillar three, digital prototype-driven verification, let’s dive into signal integrity analysis. What is signal integrity analysis?…

Image of a shipyard with text that says Take a deeper dive into how to create supply chain resilience for small and medium PCB design teams

Take a deeper dive into how to create supply chain resilience for small and medium PCB design teams

We recently held a webinar for small and medium sized PCB design teams on how to create supply chain resilience….

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Enabling PCB supply chain resilience by shifting-left deep market intelligence

What is PCB supply chain resilience? When we talk about PCB supply chain resilience, we’re talking about the ability of…