by Chris D | Dec 20, 2021 | Industry Terms
In the 1960s, industry engineers proposed a new term — MEMS — but it wasn’t until the ’80s that they put it in commercial use. The meaning behind MEMS has shifted throughout the last two decades. The phrase is now used to denote both a specific kind of...
by Chris D | Dec 15, 2021 | Industry Terms
A key component in the world of contract electronics manufacturing is the New Product Introduction process. There are a number of factors to consider while looking for an electronics contract manufacturer (ECM) that can consistently provide high-quality products, and...
by Chris D | Nov 30, 2021 | Industry Terms
As a society, we are obsessed with our gadgets — TVs, computers, tablets, and, probably most importantly, smartphones. When we buy a new device, it almost goes without saying that we’ll use it just until the next product upgrade release, which means that devices...
by Chris D | Aug 31, 2021 | Industry Terms
The term “semiconductor” became ever more popular in 2020/2021 with news of the semiconductor shortage. Over the last seven decades, it became the backbone of electronic device manufacturing. Semiconductors are considered the heart of modern electronics and their...