Why Early Planning Matters More Than Ever for PCBA Manufacturing
Over the past year, much of the conversation surrounding electronics supply chains has focused on component availability. While many semiconductor and passive component lead times have stabilized, another challenge is emerging that manufacturers cannot afford to overlook: PCB material availability. Copper-clad laminates (CCL), prepregs, and other key PCB fabrication materials have experienced increasing lead times […]
Quarter 2 2026 Market Conditions Report Quarter
The latest Future Electronics Market Conditions Report (May 2026) provides a valuable snapshot of current supply chain conditions across the electronic component industry. While the broad market remains relatively stable, several product categories are experiencing increasing lead times, pricing pressure, and selective availability that warrant close attention. As always, this report serves as essential guidance […]
Market Conditions Report March 2026
Over our 47 years at Burton EMS, we have witnessed the electronics market swing from surplus to the tightest supply crunches in history. Our goal has always been to act as the reliable bridge between the design and a finished, high-quality PCB assembly. The latest Future Electronics Market Conditions Report for March 2026 shows significant […]
Overcoming Wearable Tech Manufacturing Challenges with Burton EMS
The athletic wearables market is booming, with devices like fitness trackers, smartwatches, and performance monitors transforming how we train and stay healthy. But for emerging companies bringing these innovations to life, the path from concept to market includes hurdles in electronics manufacturing, particularly printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). Common pain points include miniaturization for compact designs, […]
How Burton EMS is Powering UP Growth: Our Latest Award Win
On February 12, we were honored to receive the Operation Action U.P. Award of Excellence at their annual meeting on the Northern Michigan University campus in Marquette, MI. This award spotlights companies like ours that are leading the charge in economic growth, innovation, and community investment across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. For us at Burton EMS, […]
Quarter 1 2026 Market Conditions Report
In today’s fast-paced electronics supply chain, even slight changes in lead times can disrupt an entire production schedule. At Burton EMS, we take this seriously. As a contract manufacturer, we source every component directly from our customers’ Bill of Materials. For us, proactive supply-chain monitoring is essential to protecting our customers’ builds. To anticipate potential […]
Why Legacy PCBAs Are Costing You Money
In today’s fast-paced electronics market, consumer products often have lifecycles of just six months. However, industrial, medical, and other highly regulated products can remain in service for years, sometimes decades, without major revisions. While this stability is beneficial for reliability, it often means these products still rely on legacy component technologies that may be driving […]
Quarter 4 2025 Market Conditions Report
2025 has been a year of stability for the electronic components market. From Quarter 1 to Quarter 4, pricing trends and lead times have remained largely consistent across most categories, signaling a well-balanced supply chain. While minor adjustments occurred, such as slight lead time shifts in passive components and MCU, the overall picture reflects consistency […]
Smarter Tariff Planning: How our BOM-Based Calculator Helps You Stay Ahead
In today’s fast-changing global trade environment, understanding how tariffs affect your product builds is more important than ever. Whether you’re in design, engineering, sales, purchasing, or marketing, having clear, actionable insights into tariff exposure can help you make smarter decisions and avoid costly surprises. That’s why we developed a new format for estimating tariffs directly […]
Quarter 2 2025 Market Conditions Report
As we move through 2025, the electronics supply chain continues to evolve in response to global pressures, technological demand, and regional disruptions. Based on the Future Electronics Q2 2025 Market Conditions Report, here is a breakdown of the latest trends and their impact on sourcing strategies. Looking ahead, the Q2 report underscores the importance of […]
