Why is Supply Chain Management Important for PCBA Contractors?
In most printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), every component is critical to its performance. The process used to source, purchase and schedule approved components has an impact on the final build’s time to customer, as well as possibly its quality. Across the world, there is continued growth in the manufacturing base of PCBAs as much […]
PCB vs. PCBA – What’s the Difference?
PCBs and PCBAs are both necessary components of electronic devices. While their names are similar, they are two distinct items. What is the difference – and which do you need? What is a PCB? A PCB (printed circuit board) is typically made from fiberglass, composite epoxy, or another laminate material, onto which microprocessor chips, transistors, […]
Sonic Manufacturing Technologies Article in Supply Chain World
Read about our fully digital supply chain in an article from Supply Chain World, written by David Ginsberg, VP of Supply Chain Management for Sonic Manufacturing Technologies.
Sonic Pioneers First Digital Supply Chain in Electronics
First Fully Digital Supply Chain in the Electronics Industry Automates the Process from Start to Finish [Fremont, California May 2021] Sonic Manufacturing Technologies is pleased to announce the publication of an article by David Ginsberg, VP of Supply Chain Management, on their revolutionary digital supply chain management technology. The leading-edge tech has accelerated Sonic to […]
Customer Service and PCBA
Sonic Manufacturing – Coordinated Customer Service and PCBA Services The design and development of new products can exert significant time and financial pressures as you prepare to introduce your products to the market. Even with short development cycles and cost constraints, Sonic Manufacturing can help you get it right the first time. This requires maximum […]
5 Critical PCBA Cost Factors
Not taking PCBA cost factors into account before going into production could be hurting your bottom line and hindering business growth. In the short term, prohibitive small order PCBA costs can prevent innovative concepts from ever reaching the prototype stage. Over the long term, untamed PCBA costs can sink your products’ profit margins. It pays […]
Emme (a Sonic Mfg. Customer) Earns Product Innovation Award
Congratulations to our customer Emme for making the 2021 Fast Company Most Innovative Wellness Companies list. Emme ranked fourth on this year’s list for their Emme Smart Case system. This clever little piece of technology automatically tracks birth control pill consumption, sending reminders when necessary to reduce the likelihood of failure. In beta testing, it […]
Holiday Greetings
We are celebrating the holidays with a tree our Office Manager created to help bring some laughter and cheer in consideration of the current challenges of the times. It is a holiday we will not soon forget. Sonic Manufacturing wishes the best wishes and health to our employees, their families, our friends and customers. The […]
Test Your New Project with Prototypes
As the product development team or company leader, you need to be methodical, organized, and battle-ready. Strategic assessment, market viability, and a competitive edge; these are elements of the campaign that you hope will see your product carve out a place in a hyper-competitive market. It’s no wonder that Sun Tzu’s text, The Art of […]
Working with your Contract Manufacturer for Best BOM Practices
Quality manufacturing and PCB assembly depend on an accurate bill of materials (BOM). While design and product iterations evolve, your team must ensure that every change and impact assessment includes updates to your manufacturing BOM. Selecting parts from a pool of “suitable” devices isn’t the only reason to maintain your BOM, as inaccuracies could lead […]