Category Archives: Manufacture


Jan23
Why a BOM (Bill of Materials) is Critical in Electronic Product Development

A Bill of Materials (BOM) is a list of materials required for the production of an electronic product. It serves as an important bridge between the designer, manufacturer, and supplier. The BOM includes all the components, devices, and materials used … Continue reading

Dec26
Another Option for Increasing Solder Volume in SMT – Solder Preforms

“Solder preforms” are pre-shaped small solder pieces that can be used to locally increase solder paste volume. They help improve solder quality and strength, addressing the limitations on solder paste caused by using a stencil, and are especially useful as … Continue reading

Dec05
How Preventing Heavy Components from Falling during Secondary time SMT Reflow

With the rapid advancement of mobile communication technology, EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) providers worldwide are facing severe labor shortages. Furthermore, the Industry 4.0 trend has heightened the demand for automation in EMS facilities. As a result, many components that were … Continue reading

Oct11
Do PCB Designs Require Reserving Board Edges and Grooves for Routers De-Paneling Machines?

A while back, a netizen asked how the Router de-panel machine cuts PCB panels and whether there’s a need to reserve board edges (break-away) for the Router machine in PCB design. Upon careful consideration, I thought my previous answer might … Continue reading

Oct04
How to Evaluate the Risk and Probability of Electronic Components Not Falling Off during SMT Second Reflow

PCB assembly through SMT double-sided reflow soldering has become the mainstream process in contemporary electronic manufacturing. However, occasionally, many individuals inquire, “Is there a method to proactively determine, or is there any calculation formula to predict the risk or rate … Continue reading