Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are essential components used in electronic devices. However, the PCB manufacturing process involves using various chemicals and materials, some of which may pose a risk to the environment. Some of the materials used in PCBs can contaminate water, soil, and air. These chemicals include lead, mercury, cadmium, and brominated flame retardants. Furthermore, when PCBs are disposed of in landfills, they can leach into the groundwater and cause contamination. Sonic…

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are crucial to many machines and devices in the energy industry. As with other applications, PCBs connect electronic components, allowing power and signals to flow to other devices. The energy industry continues to evolve, which means machinery becomes more complicated as well. Due to this, the machines require high-quality PCBs to ensure they work properly. Sonic Manufacturing Technologies is proud to serve the clean and renewable technology industry, a rapi…

There are nearly 6.4 billion smartphone users worldwide. If you own a smartphone, it is a perfect example of an advanced embedded system. Embedded electronics are also available in countless other devices like security access systems, washing machines, vending machines, medical equipment, and more. What defines an embedded electronic system is the integration of software and hardware. To learn more about embedded systems design keep reading. What Is Embedded Systems Design? Embedded…

David Ginsberg, VP Supply Chain at Sonic Manufacturing, will be presenting the “how to” of autonomous #digitalsupplychain at Procurement Leaders Americas Congress in Miami March 21st. Happy to continue the conversation if you have interest in meeting up. At Sonic Manufacturing Technologies our automation levels are at 70% of PO line items placed. Median supplier delivery to our factory is under 6 days on one million parts per week across 12,000 part numbers, …

Fast manufacturing enables product designers and operators to efficiently handle production or manufacturing from start to finish. Fast manufacturing includes layout reviews by manufacturing teams to ensure part manufacturability, readability, and availability of materials and critical components. Manufacturing lines that use fast manufacturing ensure quick turn of manufactured end products. A critical element of rapid production is the availability of quality assurance to provide product…