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Are your cable assemblies over-engineered? An over-engineered cable assembly can increase lead times and drive up costs unnecessarily. How do you tell if this is your situation? In this article, we share some common things we see in the industry where cables are over-engineered, and how to avoid this with… Read More+How to avoid over-engineered cable assemblies

Are overmolded cable assemblies right for you? Overmolded solutions are highly durable and reliable options for designing custom cable assemblies and wire harnesses.  Terminating wires with connectors, PCBs, and other electronic components can create weaknesses in the assembly, but overmolding reinforces these areas against water ingress, shearing, shorting, abrasion, cutting,… Read More+What is Overmolding?

A few tips for reducing lead times: Experiencing long lead times? Delays and setbacks? This seems to be a common challenge within many industries, especially Defense and Aerospace. There are many factors that impact supply chain lead times, but here are a few that can be in your control prior… Read More+How to improve lead times with your custom assembly manufacturer

A Guide To Exploring Equivalent Electronic Components When it comes to electronic projects, trusted brands are often the go-to choice for reliability and performance.  However, solely relying on trusted brands may not always be the most cost-effective and expedient option, especially if you’re facing difficulties in sourcing them.  In such… Read More+How to explore equivalent electronic components

Isopropyl Alcohol: Why everyone should have some! Isopropyl alcohol is a versatile solution with many different applications.  Some of its many uses includes, being powerful disinfectant, a medical instrument sterilizer and an electronic board cleaner. Isopropyl alcohol is also excellent as a keyboard and screen cleaner, antifreeze, flux remover, or… Read More+Why you need Isopropyl Alcohol: The Swiss Knife of Chemicals!