Several Ways to See Burton EMS at Design-2-Part Shows
We are excited to announce that Burton EMS is participating in a series of Design-2-Part (D2P) trade shows scheduled for this spring and early summer. These trade shows are among the largest events in the United States for design and contract manufacturing, showcasing suppliers for parts and manufacturing services across industries such as metals, plastics, […]
Congratulations to Our Anniversary Celebrants for April!
Congratulations to our respected colleagues who are celebrating their work anniversaries this month. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in our collective success, and we are truly grateful for your contributions!
Kid’s Design-An-Ad Contest Results Announced
We are excited to announce that Oskar Golebiowski, a talented 4th grader in Mrs. Kariainen’s Art class in Ironwood, is the winner of this year’s Kid’s Design-An-Ad contest sponsored by The Daily Globe. Congratulations, Oskar! We sincerely thank all participants for their wonderful contributions in illustrating the Burton EMS brand. Your enthusiasm and creativity have […]
Market Conditions Report Quarter 1, 2024
Summary of Quarter 1 Market Conditions Report: -Batteries: Stable pricing and stable lead times: 10-20 weeks -Connectivity: -Wi-Fi Modules: Stable pricing with mixed lead times: 12-50 weeks -Bluetooth Modules: Stable pricing with mixed lead times: 12-50 weeks -Discretes: Decreasing lead times with stable pricing: 8-52 weeks -Overall decrease in lead times and pricing […]
Congratulations to Ironwood Ratio Math Team!
Congratulations to Ironwood Ratio on their victory at the 1st Annual Pi-Day (Math) Competition at Gogebic Community College! The event was coordinated through the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District (GOISD) for 93 students. Middle and High School students attending were from Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties. We enjoyed being a part of the event!
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 […]