Prototyping and Testing PCBAs for Use in Aerospace
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
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
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
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. […]
Establishing Roots With Neighborhood Forest Partnership
Helping Kids Plant Their Future This year Nortech partnered with Neighborhood Forest to plant 3000 trees. We are very happy to partner with an ecologically focused organization. Neighborhood Forest is leading the charge to offset carbon footprint by introducing thousands of children to the personal pleasure of growing trees and caring for the earth. Carbon […]
Design for Manufacturability Creates Success for Medical Device
Questions to Consider: Are your complex electro-mechanical devices causing inefficiency and costing more money to manufacture? Or is communication and product lifecycle management causing delays in manufacturing? That is what a Nortech client was experiencing when they first brought their unique medical device to the table. Our client, a well-known surgical and medical device company, […]
USB-C Active Optical Cables for Machine Vision
With the accelerated changes in technology and today’s cable ecosystem, vision camera and sensor systems are rapidly requiring better, more reliable data transmission, and more of it across longer distances at faster speeds. The manufacturing trends towards smart factories, increased use of robotics, and more and more machine vision applications within those industries are driving […]
