Everything about SMD components
Everything about SMD components ← Back to Blog SMD component history SMD components were developed in the 1960s as a way to reduce the size and weight of electronic devices and to improve their reliability. They became widely used in the electronics industry in the 1980s and 1990s, as surface mount technology (SMT) became more […]
What is electronics component storage?
Electronics component storage is the raw materials, components and finished goods a company sells or uses in production.
Streamlining assembly lines: How digitalization is changing the game for through-hole component assembly
Streamlining assembly lines: How digitalization is changing the game for through-hole component assembly ← Back to Blog Manual through hole assembly risks and challenges Manual through-hole technology, darling, is a quaint method of assembling electronic devices. It involves manually inserting components into holes drilled in a printed circuit board and then soldering them. It’s like […]
Top 10 benefits of using smart storage system
Top 10 benefits of using smart storage system ← Back to Blog SMT smart storage system Smart storage systems are an essential part of modern PCB assembly processes, as they allow manufacturers to efficiently store and access the many different types of components that are used in these assemblies. SMT storage systems may be used […]
Internet of Things (IoT)
Internet of Things (IoT) ← Back to Blog As we enter the modern industrial age of Industry 4.0, technology has drastically changed the landscape of manufacturing. Whereas humans once had to perform every technical step of the manufacturing process, many tools are now “smart” enough to run pretty independently. These tools are most often spread […]
Just-In-Time (JIT) Production
Just-In-Time (JIT) Production ← Back to Blog Just-in-Time production is a practice within lean manufacturing that makes items “just” at the time demand requires, and not for surplus inventory; its purpose is waste minimization. KEY TAKEAWAYS Demand-driven instead of inventory-driven Eliminating surplus eliminates waste and cost Key aspect of lean manufacturing and TPS JIT’s Origins: […]
Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) ← Back to Blog What is Kaizen? Directly translated, Kaizen is a Japanese word meaning “change for the better”, or “continuous improvement” as it is more commonly translated. The central idea is that it is always better to take the time to make improvements, even if operations are slowed down as a […]
Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
Key Performance Indicator (KPI) ← Back to Blog What are KPIs? Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are defined metrics that companies use to track performance next to established goals and objectives. These can be anything from sales stats, quality output, and waste mitigation. Within manufacturing, KPIs enable industry leaders to collect valuable insight into their operational, […]
Lead Time
Lead Time ← Back to Blog What is Lead Time Lead Time is the period between the customer placing an order and the product being delivered. It begins at the initiation of the purchase process and ends at the completion of the transaction. In many ways, Lead Time is the customer’s experience of the entire […]
Lean Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing ← Back to Blog What is Lean Manufacturing? Lean Manufacturing is a production methodology used by manufacturers to eliminate waste, optimize value for the customer, and boost company productivity. By focusing on factors that add value and cutting activities that cause waste, companies can create more value while pursuing greater operational efficiency. Essentially, […]