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 […]
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, […]
Burton EMS Work Study Program Cultivates Future Tech Leaders on the Gogebic Range
Ironwood, MI – Burton EMS sought to bring industry and education together in collaboration when they created their work-study program. The program offers a comprehensive overview of the electronic manufacturing services sector, providing students with hands-on experience in various aspects of the industry, from design and prototyping to production and quality control. Burton EMS offers the […]
Burton EMS Showcases Products to Area Art Class
We are excited to share that we recently had the opportunity to visit Ms. Griebel’s 4th-grade students during Mrs. Kariainen’s art class at Ironwood Area Schools. During this visit, we showcased samples of our innovative products manufactured at Burton EMS. This experience not only provided valuable insights into the field of Electronics Manufacturing but also […]
KOHYOUNG Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) Unit Added to SMT Line
The KOHYOUNG Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) unit is the newest equipment addition to the SMT line. The SPI inspects for correct stencil design, measurement of board warp, solder paste application, and coplanarity from the screen printer. The SPI inspects every board from the screen printer, and any defect is quickly identified. The average amount of […]
Cutting Time in Product Development
Nowhere is the phrase “time is money” more accurate than in product development. A slow product development cycle can increase engineering costs, material costs and marketing costs. When design and manufacturing are outsourced, some original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) see design and manufacturing as distinctly different areas. The reality is that close collaboration among the customer’s […]
Proprietary Test Software Enhances Repeatability and Trends Analysis
Products with complex test requirements and legacy products often create challenges in outsourced manufacturing. Are the latest bench test procedures in place? Are legacy components creating unacceptable fallout levels? Are multiple tests being performed in the correct sequence? Is enforced routing in place to ensure repaired assemblies complete all retest steps? The team at Burton […]
