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,
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
Designing a printed circuit board and choosing the right electronic components to ensure the performance is a skill. Giving the design longevity and component viability is the skill of a component engineer. The contribution of the dedicated component engineer would include lifecycle issues and to source appropriate substitutes for obsolete components. The component engineer also
Knowing when to source materials can accelerate the schedule of your PCB build and significantly reduce the transition from engineering design phase to product delivery. Purchasing material too early can result in procuring material that may be unnecessary for the final design. Likewise, waiting too long to begin the purchasing will likely lead to an
The entire process of successfully producing a populated, functional PCB Board is fraught with details and pitfalls. Managing PCB assembly project means managing every element of the production from start to finish. Typically, a single entity is not the sole source for the bare board, the components, and the assembly. Often, there are complimentary partnerships
The process of procuring PCB component materials and kitting varies depending on the requirement of PCB Assembly facility chosen. If the kitting source does not take the assembly requirements into consideration, there could be a great deal of waste and over-expenditure for the PCB materials. Choose the assembly facility prior to preparing a quote for
Knowing when to source materials can accelerate the schedule of your PCB build and significantly reduce the transition from engineering design phase to product delivery. Purchasing material too early can result in procuring material that may be unnecessary for the final design. Likewise, waiting too long to begin the purchasing will likely lead to an
PCB assembly is the process of placing all electronic components on the printed circuit board exactly as the design plan dictates. 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
White label solutions can be cost effective and efficient in the delivery of services as well as products. For years, small, local banks have offered credit cards to their customers and outsourced the processing to credit card processing centers. The service is a white label solution to allow the banks, large and small, to offer
At CIC, our Project Coordinators have been helping customers ensure successful builds with their PCB assembly materials since 1988. Along the way, we’ve identified some best practices to achieve successful PCB assemblies and want to share them with you. The biggest source of potential problems is in the Bill of Materials (BoM). When a new
