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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
