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[Register](https://secure.epecpcb.com/epec/index2.jsp) [![](https://www.epectec.com/images/InstantPCBQuote-logo.png)](https://www.epectec.com/instantpcbquote/) [Login](https://secure.epecpcb.com/epec/) [Register](https://secure.epecpcb.com/epec/index2.jsp) Register to Quote and Order Your PCBs Fast, Easy & Online, 24/7 - [Home](https://www.epectec.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.epectec.com/) Share This Page: [LinkedIn](https://blog.epectec.com/#linkedin) [X](https://blog.epectec.com/#x) [Facebook](https://blog.epectec.com/#facebook) [Email](https://blog.epectec.com/#email) # Epec's Blog | Electronics Manufacturing Solutions --- ## [How To Overcome Challenges of a Rigid-Flex PCB Design](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-overcome-challenges-of-a-rigid-flex-pcb-design) [![Example of a rigid-flex PCB design](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/example-of-a-rigid-flex-pcb-design.jpg "Example of a rigid-flex PCB design")](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-overcome-challenges-of-a-rigid-flex-pcb-design) Written by [Zachary Walker](https://blog.epectec.com/author/zachary-walker) Posted on October 3, 2023 at 9:21 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Rigid-flex printed circuit boards](https://www.epectec.com/flex) (PCBs) are a great solution to combine the benefits of both rigid and flex PCBs, but as a result, can accumulate the design challenges of both types alongside creating their own challenges along the way. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-overcome-challenges-of-a-rigid-flex-pcb-design) --- ## [Best Software Tools for Making Custom Cable Assembly Drawings](https://blog.epectec.com/best-software-tools-for-making-cable-assembly-drawings) [![CAD showing isometric view of wire harness](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/solidworks-cable-assembly.jpg "CAD showing isometric view of wire harness")](https://blog.epectec.com/best-software-tools-for-making-cable-assembly-drawings) Written by [Steven Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on September 25, 2023 at 9:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In the modern engineering landscape, computer-aided design (CAD) serves as an invaluable resource for crafting complex systems like [custom cable assemblies](https://www.epectec.com/cable-assemblies/). Offering an all-encompassing three-dimensional perspective of the assembly, CAD provides engineers with the ability to experiment and iterate on their designs much more efficiently than ever before. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/best-software-tools-for-making-cable-assembly-drawings) --- ## [The Influence of Flexible Heaters on the Aerospace Industry](https://blog.epectec.com/the-influence-of-flexible-heaters-on-the-aerospace-industry) [![Versatile polyimide heaters for aerospace applications](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/polyimide-flexible-heater-used-in-aerospace-application.jpg "Versatile polyimide heaters for aerospace applications")](https://blog.epectec.com/the-influence-of-flexible-heaters-on-the-aerospace-industry) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on September 20, 2023 at 9:18 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) A [flexible heater](https://www.epectec.com/flexible-heaters/) typically consists of a heating element, such as a thin film of metal, sandwiched between two layers of flexible insulating material. The heating element is connected to electrical power, and when the power is turned on, the heating element generates heat. The heat is transferred to the surface that the flexible heater is in contact with, providing a localized heating effect. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/the-influence-of-flexible-heaters-on-the-aerospace-industry) --- ## [What To Specify in a BOM Needed for Cable Assembly Manufacturing](https://blog.epectec.com/what-to-specify-in-a-bom-needed-for-cable-assembly-manufacturing) [![Building a complex wire harness with a bill of materials is akin to solving a puzzle](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/solving-a-puzzle.jpg "Building a complex wire harness with a bill of materials is akin to solving a puzzle")](https://blog.epectec.com/what-to-specify-in-a-bom-needed-for-cable-assembly-manufacturing) Written by [Steven Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on September 14, 2023 at 9:14 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Navigating the complex tapestry of [cable assembly manufacturing](https://www.epectec.com/cable-assemblies/) is akin to completing an intricate jigsaw puzzle. At first glance, a jigsaw puzzle can be daunting, a kaleidoscope of colors and pieces. Some are edge pieces, easily identifiable, while others, with their myriad of shapes and hues, challenge even the most seasoned of puzzle enthusiasts. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/what-to-specify-in-a-bom-needed-for-cable-assembly-manufacturing) --- ## [Tips for Designing Flexible Heaters for Cost-Effective Manufacturing](https://blog.epectec.com/tips-for-designing-flexible-heaters-for-cost-effective-manufacturing) [![Example of various flexible heater designs](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/various-flexible-heater-designs.jpg "Example of various flexible heater designs")](https://blog.epectec.com/tips-for-designing-flexible-heaters-for-cost-effective-manufacturing) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on September 12, 2023 at 9:21 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Designing [flexible heaters](https://www.epectec.com/flexible-heaters/) requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure cost-effective manufacturing without compromising performance or quality. In this blog post, we will explore the top tips for designing flexible heaters that can be manufactured efficiently and economically. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/tips-for-designing-flexible-heaters-for-cost-effective-manufacturing) --- ## [Design Considerations for Efficient and Precise 3D Printing](https://blog.epectec.com/design-considerations-for-efficient-and-precise-3d-printing) [![3D printer in-action](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/design-considerations-for-3d-printing.jpg "3D printer in-action")](https://blog.epectec.com/design-considerations-for-efficient-and-precise-3d-printing) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on September 6, 2023 at 8:47 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The advent of 3D printing has drastically changed how products and designs come to market. From rapid prototyping to personalized manufacturing, 3D printing offers endless possibilities. However, to harness its full potential, designers must understand the unique considerations and constraints associated with this transformative technology. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/design-considerations-for-efficient-and-precise-3d-printing) --- ## [Clocking Orientation in Custom Cable Assemblies for High Performance](https://blog.epectec.com/clocking-orientation-in-custom-cable-assemblies-for-high-performance) [![High-density circular connectors ](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/high-density-circular-connectors.jpg "High-density circular connectors ")](https://blog.epectec.com/clocking-orientation-in-custom-cable-assemblies-for-high-performance) Written by [Steven Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on August 30, 2023 at 8:44 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In the world of high-performance electronics, such as [military](https://www.epectec.com/cable-assemblies/military-wire-harnesses.html) and aerospace systems, the design and functionality of cables play a crucial role in ensuring reliable and high-speed communication, power transmission, and data transfer. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/clocking-orientation-in-custom-cable-assemblies-for-high-performance) --- ## [Designing HDI PCBs: The Requirements, Advantages and Complexities](https://blog.epectec.com/designing-hdi-pcbs-the-requirements-advantages-and-complexities) [![High-density multi-layer PCB](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/high-density-multi-layer-circuit-board.jpg "High-density multi-layer PCB")](https://blog.epectec.com/designing-hdi-pcbs-the-requirements-advantages-and-complexities) Written by [Angie Brown](https://blog.epectec.com/author/angie-brown) Posted on August 24, 2023 at 9:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) You may be asking: what is an [HDI printed circuit board](https://www.epectec.com/pcb/hdi-boards.html) and what makes it different than [standard PCBs](https://www.epectec.com/pcb/)? Let’s break it down for better understanding from a design and from a supplier point of view. As Epec continues to grow our [design business](https://www.epectec.com/engineering/design-services/), it has become very apparent that many designers are very good at what they do and have no manufacturing knowledge to proof designs against. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/designing-hdi-pcbs-the-requirements-advantages-and-complexities) --- ## [Adding Keypads and Cables to Your Injection-Molded Enclosure - Q&A](https://blog.epectec.com/adding-keypads-and-cables-to-your-injection-molded-enclosure-q-and-a) [![Adding keypads and cables to your injection-molded enclosure](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/enclosure-with-panel-mounted-receptacles.jpg "Adding keypads and cables to your injection-molded enclosure")](https://blog.epectec.com/adding-keypads-and-cables-to-your-injection-molded-enclosure-q-and-a) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on August 23, 2023 at 8:44 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At the conclusion of our webinar, [Adding Keypads and Cables to Your Injection-Molded Enclosure](https://www.epectec.com/webinar/08-18-2023/adding-keypads-and-cables-to-your-injection-molded-enclosure.html), we had several questions submitted to our presenter, Steven J. Goodman, User Interface & Cable Assembly Product Manager at Epec. We have compiled these questions into a readable format on our blog. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/adding-keypads-and-cables-to-your-injection-molded-enclosure-q-and-a) --- ## [Benefits of Ordering Kitted Wire Harnesses and Cable Assemblies](https://blog.epectec.com/benefits-of-ordering-kitted-wire-harnesses-and-cable-assemblies) [![Kitted pre-assembled wire harnesses, bagged and labeled](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/kitted-pre-assembled-wire-harnesses.jpg "Kitted pre-assembled wire harnesses, bagged and labeled")](https://blog.epectec.com/benefits-of-ordering-kitted-wire-harnesses-and-cable-assemblies) Written by [Steven Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on August 15, 2023 at 8:44 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In today's fast-paced engineering world, efficiency and productivity are key factors in meeting project deadlines and maintaining a competitive edge. One practice that has gained popularity among engineers is buying kitted wire harnesses. By bundling together pre-assembled [wire harnesses](https://www.epectec.com/cable-assemblies/wire-harnesses.html), kitting offers a range of advantages that can simplify the wiring process. 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