Epec's Blog | Electronics Manufacturing Solutions

Navigating the complex tapestry of cable assembly manufacturing 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.

Designing 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.

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.

In the world of high-performance electronics, such as military 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.

You may be asking: what is an HDI printed circuit board and what makes it different than standard PCBs? 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, it has become very apparent that many designers are very good at what they do and have no manufacturing knowledge to proof designs against.

At the conclusion of our webinar, Adding Keypads and Cables to Your Injection-Molded Enclosure, 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.

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, kitting offers a range of advantages that can simplify the wiring process.

When deciding on which battery packs to purchase for applications, one of the factors that customers look at is the manufacturing cost. On average, prices for lithium batteries ranged from about $132 per kWh in 2021 as electric vehicle battery packs in 2022 averaged at $153 per kWh. While these prices are lower than back in 2008 ($1,355 kWh), lithium batteries have continually been the most expensive of battery chemistries.

Getting your product to market fast and staying within budget is the obvious goal for all new development projects. Many of these projects require some sort of assembled circuit board, battery, or touchscreen, and therefore they all will need some type of custom electrical cable or wire harness.

In terms of electronics, everyone agrees that having to deal with component obsolescence is taxing on resources and costs companies’ enormous amounts of time and money. The task of finding replacement options for an obsolete component is not an easy one and is usually spearheaded by engineering and purchasing departments.