Prototyping and Testing PCBAs for Use in Aerospace
Printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) are essential components of many aerospace systems. With current demand, PCBAs for use in aerospace are used to control and power a wide variety of equipment from avionics systems to flight controls and landing gear. However, PCBAs for aerospace applications are subject to many strict requirements. They must be able to […]
How Lean Manufacturing Has Changed in 2023
First developed by Toyota, the practice of lean manufacturing became very popular in the 1990s and early 2000s. As manufacturers around the world adopted this practice, they experienced benefits including reduced lead times, reduced operating costs, and improved product quality. In our current economy the lean method has had a transformation to ensure every supplier […]
Best EMS Electronics Manufacturing Services: What to Consider
Do you know how to choose the best EMS Electronics Manufacturing Services partner? Any company that wants to outsource the manufacturing of cables, PCBAs, and integrated devices needs to know what to consider. It’s more beneficial today than any other time in our industrial history to outsource manufacturing. Faced with limited resources, many find it’s no […]
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 […]
Generative AI in Manufacturing: The Next Information Age Evolution
Generative AI in Manufacturing: The Next Information Age Evolution Billions of Industrial Internet of Things (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. This lack of advancement […]
Guide to Navigating FDA Regulatory Approval Process
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
Nortech Systems is a leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing 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 […]
A Guide to Strategic Supplier Management in New Product Development
Developing a new product is a complex and dynamic process that requires the collaboration of multiple stakeholders, including engineers, designers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. One key to successful new product development is managing suppliers effectively, ensuring they meet the required quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules. This guide will outline five phases of new […]
RoHS and REACH Compliance: Why Are They Important?
What are REACH and RoHS? RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is a European Union (EU) directive restricting the use of hazardous substances in electronic products. It was introduced in 2003 to protect human health and the environment from potential harm caused by substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium. The directive aims to […]