Author Archives: WorkingBear


Jun03
Product Life Cycle (PLC) Explained: A Complete Guide to New Product Development in Electronics Manufacturing

Figure:Product Life Cycle (PLC) Explained: A Complete Guide to New Product Development in Electronics Manufacturing Product Life Cycle (PLC) is a framework used to manage a product throughout its entire journey—from the initial idea and market validation to development, production, … Continue reading

May28
What is DFX? Understanding Common DFX Design Methods Like DFM and DFA

What is DFX? Understanding Common DFX Design Methods Like DFM and DFA DFX is the general term for “Design for X.” It means considering all aspects of a product’s entire lifecycle right from the beginning of the design stage. DFX … Continue reading

May21
Managing Color Variation in Plastic Parts: 7 Practical Tips for Better Color Control

Pantone color guides A few days ago, a reader asked Workingbear about color variation issues between plastic injection-molded parts, and whether there are any good ways to better control color consistency. The problem was probably caused by the purchasing team … Continue reading

May13
MRB Decision-Making and Cosmetic Quality Evaluation for Plastic Parts

When Workingbear first joined an electronics final assembly factory as a product/process engineer, I often had to attend MRB (Material Review Board) meetings. From time to time, people would come to me asking me to evaluate rejected parts and decide … Continue reading

May06
Why Electronics Assembly Factories Need IQC: Three Key Purposes Explained

In most electronics assembly organizations, there is a function called IQC (Incoming Quality Control). The primary purpose of IQC is to screen incoming materials to ensure they meet drawing specifications, preventing defective parts from directly entering the production line. This helps … Continue reading