Category: Manufacturing 101

10 Things To Look For in a PCB Assembly Company

Having been in business for over 25 years, ESI has introduced its services to countless companies.  There were 10 areas in which all companies consistently focused on when it came to PCB assembly company selection.  Here they are: 1.  Proximity – Most companies who are starting a new project with a new company want a contract […]

Dramatic Changes In Overseas Contract Manufacturing

Foxconn, a contract manufacturing company located in Shenzhen, China has been all over the headlines lately.  A cursory review or several news sources reviled that eleven employees have committed suicide at the world’s largest electronics contract manufacturing firm.  The name Foxconn might not ring a bell, but I’m sure the companies Apple, Dell, Nokia and […]

RoHS and Contract Manufacturing

On the purchasing scene, I constantly see options for RoHS products.  There is a slight shift towards contract manufacturers becoming RoHS compliant here in the US, so I decided to look at the nature behind this movement and to see whether or not it is something that Electro Soft, Incorporated should pursue. What does RoHS […]