Posts by Stanley Lin
Powder Coating for Precision Metal Products

Introduced in the US in the 1960’s, powder coating is a dry finishing process now popular in surface finishes for metal products. Powder coatings are used as protective and decorative finishes, and are available in extremely wide range of colors and textures. It’s different from conventional liquid paint because it doesn’t require a solvent. Powder coating proves tougher than liquid paint and can be used to cover a wide array of objects.

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What Is Manufacturing Integration?

Manufacturing Integration, sometimes referred as integrated manufacturing, is a group of organizations or companies that work together in the same industry but specialize in different sectors to complete a finished product. For example, a precision machining and sheet metal company, an injection molding company and a cable and wires company working together to complete one finished electronic product.

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Major Benefits of a Design-For-Manufacture Review

Design-for-manufacture (DFM) is the process of designing so that development cycle can be shortened and products can be manufactured at the lowest overall costs. DFM is a value added service provided by experienced contract manufacturers that aids in the standardization of the manufacturing process in order to deliver consistent cost-efficient quality products.

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3 Services Every Electronics Contract Manufacturer Should Offer

Whether you’re new to electronics contract manufacturing or are looking to scale up production of your current product line, contract manufacturing (CM) is an option you may well have considered, and for good reason. Outsourcing your manufacturing processes, or even your R&D process, to a quality CM can benefit your business significantly.

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Guide to Designing A Custom Cable P. 2

In the previous blog we covered a few factors that are critical in the design of a custom cable assembly such as the difference in cable conductors, insulation and jacketing. In this blog we will complete the guide in designing a custom cable by explaining cable shields, overmolds and their benefits.

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When to Consider Outsource Manufacturing

While the benefits may vary from company to company, the total benefits of outsourcing or off-shore sourcing, is a familiar concept to many entrepreneurs. The benefits are so pervasive that outsourcing or off-shore sourcing has become a core business strategy for a great majority of global enterprises, many of them being business leaders in their field.

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