Key Considerations When Designing With Low-Pressure Molding

In today’s fast-paced electronics industry, protecting delicate PCBAs and cable assemblies has become a vital requirement for manufacturers. Low-pressure molding (LPM) has emerged as a favored alternative to traditional overmolding methods. This innovative molding process ensures the protection and integrity of sensitive components while offering efficient solutions. To achieve optimal results, it is important to […]

IIoT Cellular Technology

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is the use of internet-connected devices, systems, and services to collect and analyze data. This data leads to useful insights that are necessary to improve efficiency, productivity, and decision-making in industrial settings. With the continued rise of IIoT systems, the integration of cellular networks has become progressively more commonplace. […]

Prototyping and Testing PCBAs for Use in Aerospace 

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Printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) are essential components of many aerospace systems. With current demand they are used to control and power a wide variety of equipment, from avionics systems to flight controls to landing gear.  However, PCBAs for aerospace applications are subject to many stringent requirements. They must be able to withstand harsh environmental […]

How Lean Manufacturing Has Changed in 2023

Lean manufacturing _ Low Waste

Customizable Supply Chain Based on Customer Needs First developed by Toyota, the practice of lean manufacturing became very popular in the 1990s and early 2000s as manufacturers around the world adopted the practice. Some benefits of lean manufacturing included reduced lead times, reduced operating costs, and improved product quality.  In our current economy the lean […]

Factors to Consider When Selecting an EMS Partner

Choosing the right Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partner is a critical decision for any company wanting to outsource the manufacturing of cables, PCBAs, and integrated devices. It is more beneficial today than any other time in our industrial history to outsource manufacturing. Faced with limited resources, many companies find it is no longer the best […]

Supply Chain and Fulfillment Solutions

In this video featuring John Lindeen, Sr. Vice President of Global Operations, he shares expert insights on some of the systemic issues companies are facing as they manage supply chain challenges in an efficient and forward-thinking way.  John emphasizes the importance of selecting manufacturing partners who align strategically at the management and executive levels.  With […]

AI: The Next Evolution of the Information Age in Manufacturing

Smart manufacturing

AI: The Next Evolution of the Information Age in Manufacturing Billions of IIoT devices are spewing out data every day, yet the vast majority of information goes unused. Similar to planting crops but failing to reap them, many existing cables are unable to process all the IoT data, impeding our ability to compile and use […]

Guide to Navigating FDA Regulatory Approval Process

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In the U.S, the FDA regulates the sale of medical device products. To gain the FDA’s approval to sell a medical device, businesses must first present evidence of the products safety and effectiveness for its intended use. These regulatory approvals are just a piece of the product launch process but can be hard to manage. […]

Medical Device Engineering, Design and Build

Strategic Partnership in Engineering

Nortech Systems  is a leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of medical device systems. Both our Engineering Design Center in Maple Grove, Minnesota and our Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Milaca, Minnesota are ISO 13485-certified. Our team of program managers and engineers partner with medical device companies to manage the entire lifecycle from initial […]