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What Is Box Build Assembly?

By |2026-03-26T11:29:32-05:00March 15th, 2026|Best Practices, Design, Documentation, EMS, Manufacturing, Outsourcing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Testing, Testing & Calibration|

What Is Box Build Assembly? What’s Included and What OEMs Should Know Box build assembly is the process of turning a printed circuit board assembly into a complete, finished product. While PCB assembly focuses on the board itself, box build

A Quick Guide To Printed Circuit Assembly Documentation

By |2026-03-10T10:11:51-05:00August 22nd, 2025|Best Practices, Design, Documentation, EMS|

A strong printed circuit assembly documentation package is one of the simplest ways to improve manufacturing outcomes before production even begins. When the right files are complete, current, and aligned, manufacturers can quote more accurately, launch NPI faster, and reduce

Surface Mount vs Through Hole: A Detailed Comparison

By |2024-07-24T12:53:05-05:00August 1st, 2024|Innovation, News, Supply Chain, Technology|

In the realm of electronics manufacturing, two primary methods dominate the landscape: Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through Hole Technology (THT). Understanding the nuances between these two approaches is crucial for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) aiming to optimize their production

SMD vs. SMT Assembly

By |2020-01-15T12:36:49-06:00January 3rd, 2020|Design, EMS, Manufacturing, Printed Circuit Boards, Technology|

As users look for more efficient and effective technologies, SMT and SMD are steadily rising in popularity. Surface Mount Technologies (SMT) are essentially more promising ways of arranging components onto circuit boards. Modern SMT assembly techniques are smaller, more efficient,

What is the difference between PCB and PCBA?

By |2020-01-15T12:42:20-06:00January 17th, 2019|EMS, Manufacturing, Printed Circuit Boards, Technology|

If you are working with electronics, you may have heard the terms printed circuit board (PCB) and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA).  While some people use these terms interchangeably, they do not necessarily mean the same thing. So what are

PCB Assembly Fabrication Methods

By |2019-01-02T10:38:17-06:00January 2nd, 2019|Design, Documentation, EMS, Engineering, Manufacturing, Printed Circuit Boards, Technology|

Choosing the right PCB assembly fabrication solution for your electronics business is a crucial step in creating a successful electronic product. Without a high-quality circuit board, the reliability, efficiency, and even safety of your devices could be compromised. "Quality" can mean a

What is included in a Box Build assembly?

By |2023-04-06T08:01:00-05:00March 29th, 2018|Best Practices, EMS, Manufacturing|

What is Box Build Assembly? A box build includes all the other assembly work involved in an electromechanical assembly, other than the production of the printed circuit board. A box build is also sometimes called, "systems integration."   The Box

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