When are Flex Circuits the Right Solution?
Flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs) are often able to solve packaging issues when rigid PCBs can’t and are among the top PCB trends of 2021. They can help you manufacture a wide range of devices from watches to robotic arms. In fact, the global market for flexible PCBs is projected to grow by more than […]
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 […]
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 […]
Realizing the Value of an Electronic Prototype Partner
Creating an electronic prototype is essential to new product introduction. No matter how well designed the board is, it’s always possible for mistakes and problems to occur that might jeopardize your product’s functionality. You need to catch these issues before the initial production run, which is why an electronic prototype partner is critical before moving […]
PCBA – Design for Manufacturability
Whenever you bring a new product to market, there are many considerations and iterations required to find the optimal design. A key element that designers often don’t consider early enough is the ease of manufacturing the final product. When you’re focusing on adding functionality and improving the product’s durability, the PCB’s assembly requirements may seem […]
New Product Manufacturing Checklist
Creating a New Product Manufacturing Checklist When it’s time for your new product to enter the manufacturing process, the team at Sonic Manufacturing Technologies prepares a new product manufacturing checklist for that product. This manufacturing plan provides key information to help you prepare for the upcoming manufacturing process. This plan is crucial to plan for […]
Electronic Prototyping for New Product Development
Concept Prototyping for New Product Development Getting a new product off the ground is a tough enough job without needing to worry about the capabilities of manufacturers too. Once the engineers have put in all the work, the build quality of your prototype should ideally match the final, shippable product. That’s why joining forces early […]
