What are the Real-World Applications of Printed Circuit Boards?
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are crucial components in almost all modern electronics in a vast array of applications across various industries.
Understanding the PCBA Process from Start to Finish
The PCBA or Printed Circuit Board Assembly process, is a detailed procedure essential in creating the ideal electronic device. This process involves several key stages, that may change due to the specific needs of the PCBA, each important to create high-quality assemblies.
Leading the Charge: A Women in Manufacturing Blog Series
In the realm of manufacturing, where the clang of machinery and the smell of industry often dominate the landscape, a quiet revolution has been taking place—one led by women who are breaking barriers, shattering glass ceilings, and redefining what it means to be a leader in this traditionally male-dominated field. In this first entry in our Women in Manufacturing series this March we’ll cover the general situation and introduce you to the way women are leading the charge at Caltronics. Stay with us throughout the month to get to know each of the women trailblazing on our team.
Grateful for You: A Heartfelt Thanksgiving Message to Our Valued Clients
Grateful for You: A Heartfelt Thanksgiving Message to Our Valued Clients
As Thanksgiving approaches, we're taking a moment to express our deep gratitude to you, our clients. At Caltronics Design & Assembly, we're incredibly thankful for the trust, loyalty, and partnership you've extended to us. Your support has been the cornerstone of our success and the inspiration behind our continuous commitment to providing the best service possible.
Pursuing Improvement with ISO 9001
The summer is external audit season for Caltronics which means we just recently completed this year’s external audit. With a focus on key processes and efficiencies our auditor’s program encouraged us to hold ourselves accountable to our own processes as well as ISO’s and to act on opportunities for improvement.
Success by Design
We have skilled design engineers on staff here at Caltronics who together represent a cumulative 45 years with the company, and with that tenure comes a breadth of experience. Detailed below are some projects they appreciated working on, and an explanation of what Caltronics Design & Assembly has accomplished in the past.
New Tech on the Surface Mount Assembly Line
Maintenance versus New Equipment
It’s a scenario as old as machine-assisted manufacturing itself: an existing functioning-for-now piece of equipment is now an older model and the possibility of increasingly costly repairs is becoming higher and higher so you investigate whether acquiring a newer model now is more beneficial, or if waiting a little longer could give you an edge. Our most recent iteration of this scenario resulted in the former option, and thus new opportunities have emerged.
Caltronics’ Industry Certifications, Compliances, and Memberships
Manufacturing certifications to Caltronics represent a stamp of professionalism within the industry. It is an outward communication of our values and the commitment we make daily to deliver a quality product. This blog post will cover the various certifications and compliances we maintain.
Big Changes to Electromechanical Assembly at Caltronics!
Big Changes have come to Caltronics Design & Assembly via some improvements within the electromechanical assembly department, bringing it up to a level that can handle increasing demand while still upholding the standards we promise you.
Maintaining Quality Objectives Through 2021
Manufacturers have been facing reduced supply, inflated prices, and increased lead times since the beginning of 2021. Unfortunately, forecasts show that these conditions will continue to persist in at least some fashion for the remainder of the year.
Caltronics Design & Assembly’s New Year’s Resolution
Every year January 1st brings a rejuvenating feeling that many individuals rely on as a source of motivation to start driving the new year on a better foot than they left the last. This rejuvenation feels more important than ever as 2021 starts with folks having quite literally survived 2020 and all its never-before-seen challenges.
Minnesota-Based Manufacturing Servicing Minnesota and Beyond
National or local business partners? A decades old question that has seen the rise and fall of both sides of the argument several times over. The basis of the argument as it stands now is simple: outsource and save money on labor and parts or support local businesses possibly at your budget’s expense.