PCB Assembly Knowledge Base

Proper handling of ESD components

Have you ever experienced an electric shock while trying to grab the door handle? What about feeling "static" while removing your sweater? These are some examples of a discharge of static electricity also known as "electrostatic discharge" or ESD. This article will explain what "ESD" is and how to take precautions when handling ESD-sensitive devices.

COVID-19 Air Freight Supply Chain Disruptions

We are currently seeing significant disruptions to global supply chains due to reduced air freight capacity and increased demand on logistics providers caused by the worldwide Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19).

Coronavirus Update: Safeguarding Health & Ensuring Production Capability

An update on what we at ESO Electronic/Newmatik are doing to safeguard the health of our employees against Coronavirus and keep the production running without interruptions for our customers.

Coronavirus Update & Allocation Warning

An update on the impact of Coronavirus in the electronics industry, and a warning about the coming shortage of electronic components (allocation).

Wuhan Coronavirus Impact on Global Supply Chains

The Chinese government has responded with various measures to contain the spread of the Wuhan Coronavirus. In our article, we lay out the impact on the global supply chain for electronic components and printed circuit boards.

Secure Filesharing with Newmatik

Securely exchange any files with us through an encrypted connection.

Differences of Basic and Prime Quality Levels

Sometimes IPC classes are not enough to define customer expectations when it comes to high-quality assemblies.

Tips for a faster PCBA quote

Find out the basic requirements for the production data needed for a quick and accurate PCBA quote from Gerber files to the Bill of Materials.

Depanelizing prototype PCB assemblies

PCB depanelization is the process of separating PCBs from a panel or a frame. There are various methods of depanelization used in electronics manufacturing.

Changed Phone Numbers

ESO Germany has a new phone numbers. We will not be reachable through our old phone numbers from November 30th 2019.

Inspection Checklist for Broker Parts

Checking components carefully during incoming inspection can help catch counterfeit or refurbished parts.

PCBA Rework

Assembly mistakes sometimes happen. When they do, rework needs to be performed by an experienced electronics manufacturing service provider to save the project.

What is ATEX?

ATEX directives help prevent potential explosions in combustable environments and entail special requirements and considerations for electronics manufacturing.

Resistor Case Sizes

An overview of package sizes for common resistors in electronics manufacturing.

Worldwide Component Shortage and Allocation

There is currently a worldwide component shortage (allocation) of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and resistors. Market conditions are not expected to improve until 2020.

SMD Reel and Tray Recycling

In our ongoing effort to reduce our environmental impact, we now recycle all SMT reels and trays

UL Certification for PCB Assembly

We have a UL Certification for electronics manufacturing / PCBA.