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Are you familiar with these six challenges of managing disconnected PLM workflows within electronics product development? If they’re slowing down your operations, you’re not alone. Many experience issues when PLM systems aren’t synchronized with CAD tools, impacting project timelines, product quality, and collaboration across departments. Read on to identify your main challenge and find the solution.  #1 Time-Consuming Manual Data Entry A major...

On this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson welcomes Anton Tishchenko, aka Dr. EMC on YouTube. The two explore the intricacies of EMC design, certification, and compliance. They chat about various aspects of EMC testing, common mistakes in PCB design, AI-integration, and how modules and antennas play a huge role in EMC compliance. Anton also shares his journey into EMC, how to approach design testing effectively, and...

The clock is ticking towards a pivotal moment for importers with the looming May 31, 2024, expiration of selected Section 301 tariff exclusions. These exemptions have been a lifeline for over 300 product categories, extending a financial reprieve to critical segments, including essential medical supplies aimed at combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Unless the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issues yet another extension (see below)...

“Effective government-industry collaboration can overcome the talent shortage facing our industry, build the strongest American tech workforce possible, and unleash the full potential of semiconductor innovation.”— Matt Johnson, president and CEO of Silicon Labs and SIA board chair. Finally, a step in the right direction, some help in developing your workforce and unleashing potential, courtesy of IPC International Inc., a global association of...

Having a well-structured product data system is fundamental to a successful product lifecycle management (PLM) implementation. Without it, companies struggle with information silos and inconsistencies that slow down operations through errors and hindrances to collaboration. Fortunately, there are three key methods that companies can implement to achieve a successful product data structure; these include the establishment of standardized data...

In the PCB industry, engineers must now, more than ever, strive to achieve design excellence; it is no longer a choice but a necessity. It signifies high-performance, reliable electronics that not only meet stringent industry standards but also deliver superior functionality in a volatile market that pushes engineers to meet tightened deadlines and budgets caused by shifts and rising demand. To lessen the burden on designers and engineers...

No-clean flux has become popular due to its convenience. However, despite its name, the question of whether no-clean flux should indeed be left on the PCB after assembly is a topic of ongoing debate. This applies in hand soldering of through-holes, where a wire might be used with flux, or when solder pastes are used with SMD parts which may have a no-clean flux formulation. No-clean flux is intended to leave behind a harmless residue after...

PCB design has always been intertwined with product development, spanning into realms like mechanical design and software development as progressively more advanced products are released to market. How does the electronics design portion of a system get rolled in with the rest of the product data? The answer is integration between CAD data management systems and PLM systems. On paper, the integration of PLM with existing design tools can sound...

The increasing number of printed circuit boards needed in electronics today is pushing designers and engineers to pursue relentless miniaturization, level up performance capabilities, and shrink the development timeframe, shifting the way that PCBs are conceived and brought to life. In such a high-demand environment, traditional design tools are maxing out, which necessitates a change. To answer this need and transition the industry into a more...