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, […]
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 […]
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 Employees Attend New Mechatronics Program
Employees from Burton EMS have been participating in the Introduction to Manufacturing Basic Operations class at Gogebic Community College, located in Ironwood, Michigan. As the students work through topics such as Blueprint Reading, Basic Electrical Circuits, Voltage and Current Measurements, Electrical Control Diagrams, Basic Robot Operation, and Programming, they use work experience to complete weekly […]
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 […]
Maximizing Employee Potential
A key concept of Lean manufacturing philosophy is differentiating between value-added and non value-added activity. Within that category is the concept of necessary non value-added activity or activities that are necessary, but don’t add value to the products being built. Supervision is considered a necessary, non value-added activity. While management involvement in the production process […]
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 […]
