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New eBook: Improving PCB Manufacturing with Smart Data

In this blog post, we will share an exclusive excerpt from our new eBook The Printed Circuit Assembler’s Guide to…™…

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PCB 101: This is i4.0 in action

Industry 4.0 has become a buzzword, but many people are wondering— what does the factory of the future actually look…

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Better collaboration – How to scale your production in 2021

2020 has turned many paradigms on their head, and collaboration is one of them. On one hand, in-person meetings and…

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Failures Due to Counterfeit Materials Don’t Have to Be a “Cost of Doing Business”

Counterfeit components and materials are widespread across all manufacturing sectors, including electronics manufacturing. I’ve seen several reports estimating that around…

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Automated Material Management for Electronic Assemblies

Efficient management of raw materials and subassemblies is important to maintain profitability in electronics manufacturing. Misused materials contribute to the…

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How to minimize quoting time and increase accuracy in an EMS environment?

Given the small profit margins in electronics assembly, accurate quoting is critical for electronic manufacturing services (EMS) companies. However, since…

Valor Process Preparation Free Trial

Valor Process Preparation – Free Trial available now!

As we navigate these difficult COVID-19 times where travel and customer visits have been reduced, being able to evaluate on-site…

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Mentor Partnership with Koh Young Creates Even Simpler Inspection System Programming

In yet another milestone for our ODB++Process (formerly known as the Open Product Model), Mentor has partnered with Koh Young…

PCB Assembly Material Management

Lean PCB Manufacturing Depends on Effective Material Management

All of us, no matter what industry we’re in or what jobs we hold, have found our work impacted by…

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ODB++Process and its role in an ever-changing world

In the increasingly dynamic world of electronics manufacturing, in which production of a product may be required to migrate between…