How can you bring a new consumer electronic product to life? It starts by recognizing a consumer need and developing a possible solution to that need. With the idea of a new product in mind, it’s then a matter of figuring out how to manufacture it with adequate quality and profitability. Step 1: Assemble a Prototype When you’re developing a new electronic product, you must first find out if you can build what you have in mind. That means developing a proof-of-concept prototype. This…

Once assembled, PCB’s should be protected from handling, moisture, static and human interaction. Here are a few ways to extend the life of your stored printed circuit boards. It’s not always easy choosing a printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, but your patience and careful research will pay off. The right PCB manufacturer will provide you with a quality product that is made from durable materials. But even if you get the best PCB on the market, it still won’t last forever. On ave…

Based in Silicon Valley, Fusion Design (fusiondesigninc.com) is a leading product and equipment development consultancy with over 20 years of experience with Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering. Fusion Design has done over 1200 projects – building ideas to reality. Fusion and Sonic have a long-standing relationship. Sonic is a partner for manufacturing high and low-volume production needs in all popular technologies.

With all the challenges facing the electronic manufacturing industry, cost and time as competitive strengths at Sonic Manufacturing Technologies help keep your business on a profitable track. Rising costs, long lead times, and access to talent are the chief concerns for product teams according to data from IPC. In the IPC survey, respondents reported: Rising material and labor costs are stifling profits and limiting growthInventories remain low due to electronic manufacturing supply ch…

Box Build Assembly Services – What is Involved? A box build assembly is an integrated system built around a printed circuit board (PCB) or set of boards and other modules. This system usually includes an enclosure and wiring, which are used to connect the box build to the next higher assembly. Enclosure design and materials are determined based on the application (indoor / outdoor for instance), heat signature (like for networking and servers) and usage (like personal wearables or tableto…