Electronics Market Update 2021
The electronics industry weathered many challenges in 2020 due to COVID-19-related disruptions. 2021 will remain a challenging year, with increasing prices and long lead times for electronic components.
Carly Ottenbreit
Publicat: February 25, 2021
PCB delamination and how to avoid it
In this article, PCB delamination is discussed from the perspective of an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company and how to avoid it.
Jeremy Sipin
Publicat: January 6, 2021
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.
Publicat: August 5, 2020
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).
Dominik Ottenbreit
Publicat: March 26, 2020
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.
Publicat: March 16, 2020
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).
Publicat: March 9, 2020
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.
Publicat: January 31, 2020
Secure Filesharing with Newmatik
Securely exchange any files with us through an encrypted connection.
Publicat: December 20, 2019
Differences of Basic and Prime Quality Levels
Sometimes IPC classes are not enough to define customer expectations when it comes to high-quality assemblies.
Publicat: December 3, 2019
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.
Publicat: December 1, 2019
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.
Publicat: November 21, 2019
Changed Phone Numbers
ESO Germany has a new phone numbers. We will not be reachable through our old phone numbers from November 30th 2019.
Publicat: October 1, 2019
Inspection Checklist for Broker Parts
Checking components carefully during incoming inspection can help catch counterfeit or refurbished parts.
Publicat: March 11, 2019
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.
Publicat: February 20, 2019
What is ATEX?
ATEX directives help prevent potential explosions in combustable environments and entail special requirements and considerations for electronics manufacturing.
Publicat: December 11, 2018
Resistor Case Sizes
An overview of package sizes for common resistors in electronics manufacturing.
Publicat: October 16, 2018
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.
Publicat: June 13, 2018
SMD Reel and Tray Recycling
In our ongoing effort to reduce our environmental impact, we now recycle all SMT reels and trays
Publicat: May 29, 2018
UL Certification for PCB Assembly
We have a UL Certification for electronics manufacturing / PCBA.
Publicat: April 10, 2018