Various industry sectors have specific requirements for traceability of components used in the manufacturing process. CIC, Inc. has developed protocols and procedures within the Receiving and Kitting Processes to meet specific industry requirements. For the aerospace industry, the Kitting process includes maintaining the original manufacturer’s documentation for traceability. For PCB assemblies under FAA regulations, CIC,
Anyone can use the internet to locate and purchase components for a PCB assembly. So….why is “Kitting” such an important step in the PCB Assembly process? The term Kitting is used to describe the task of bringing all materials together into one package ready for assembly. With all required materials received, verified, placed in suitable
Electronic Component Kitting, specifically for PCB Assembly, starts with the electronic BoM (Bill of Materials). The BoM calls out each of the components to be placed on the printed circuit board during the PCB assembly process. Those components are prepared, packaged, and labeled in BoM line-item order as a kitting project, assembly line ready.
NPI Products, dependent on printed circuit boards are more difficult to get to market than ever before with continued Covid protocols and shortages in the electronic component marketplace. With numerous staff required to work from home while customer expectations and timelines are still in place, outsourcing becomes the critical key to success. At one time
The process of purchasing and kitting of electronic components for PCB assemblies can have challenges, but none more than a quick-turn or a quick timeframe. For projects, such as prototypes, which are scheduled to be built in 10 days or less with a limited quantity, the challenges in today’s electronic marketplace can be daunting. Focusing
Some assembly designs can require 100's of different components. Those components are purchased through a variety of Authorized Distributors. With complicated builds requiring hundreds of components, it is not unusual to purchase from 5 to 15 different distribution sources. Imagine the time, attention, and manpower it takes to place, receive, inspect, approve and organize for
Official definition of a Kit is “a set of materials or parts from which something can be assembled…” and the definition of Kitting is “to package or make available in a kit”. Kitting has been the primary focus of the Project Coordinators at California Integration Coordinators, Inc. since 1988. With our depth of experience, it
Electronic manufacturing support for engineers working from home is critical to keeping projects on time and deliverable. Many PCB assembly facilities are working with limited in-house staff with their support staff working from home. Those working on the assembly lines, are working under cautious conditions to maintain their health. Masks, temperature checks, distancing, health screening,
The Healthcare and Defense markets have unique requirements to which the electronics-based supply-chain has had to adapt to address their specific needs. Supporting legacy product, providing traceability, and meeting delivery requirements are all challenges the supply-chain must address. California Integration Coordinators, Inc. has found that, by expanding services into Strategic Inventory Management Services and Custom
Engineering projects slowing to a crawl with the pandemic and the Work from Home policies? Some engineers have the luxury of having their own “sandbox”; a place they can build and test out concepts. Once the concept and design have reached a point where it can be shared with others, now what? Will it be
