Electronic devices shaped modern civilization’s way of life, and at the core of every electronics is the Printed Circuit Board (PCB). In 2021, it’s safe to say that they are everywhere. That was true ten years ago, and even more so today, as technology shifts. In recent years, technology has been evolving at a more…
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 581,000 veterans were unemployed in 2020, and over half of that number were ages 25 to 54. That’s a staggering number of unutilized technical skills and experience that these veterans have accumulated during their active duty. Coincidentally, the electronics manufacturing industry has been facing a shortage of…
Electronics manufacturing training courses equip assembly line staff with the proper skills to operate complex industrial machines optimally and safely. For that reason, these technical courses are essential for anyone who wishes to earn and maintain a long successful career in the electronics manufacturing sector. Recognized by the international community as the gold standard for…
In recent years, there has been an explosive amount of research and development in the field of lead-free soldering. This is because many countries are slowly phasing out the use of lead solder in electronics manufacturing. Lead-free soldering requires different techniques than traditional soldering and these techniques must be mastered to do this successfully. It…
Surface Mount Technology (SMT), is a commercially used assembly process because of its many benefits, but it is one of those processes that, in time, will experience manufacturing errors. That being said, most of these errors can be avoided. This article will discuss the four most common SMT errors, their causes and solutions, and how…
For many years, lead solder was the only type of solder available for connecting electronic components. But in 2006, all of that changed when the European Union (EU) issued a Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, banning lead solder in electronics manufacturing. While the directive was enforced in Europe, American industries have begun embracing these…
Circuit boards are present in virtually every piece of electronic equipment, machinery, device, and vehicle in the modern age. Though, some types of electronics are more critical than the rest, especially those used in industries such as medical, military, and aerospace, where the failure of electronics can have fatal consequences. Aerospace electronics, more specifically, may…
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly is a complex process involving the interaction of many small components. Each has their roles in supporting the whole electronic device. If even one part fails, the entire circuit board may fail as a whole. That alone should tell you how important it is to know the primary function of…
As the heart of all modern-day electronics, Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) support and connect electronic components to make an electronic device function. And there are two main methods for mounting components onto a PCB. In this article, you will learn about the difference between those two methods – Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole (TH),…
2020 left a disruption in manufacturing as companies paused operations and adapted to operate with fewer people. This US Chamber of Commerce Foundation study finds that more than half of US states (28) have more open jobs than available workers to fill them. Even before the pandemic, the skills gap already plagued the labor market…