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- SigmaTron Source Q3 2023
This quarter’s issue of the SigmaTron Source discusses the Tijuana, Mexico facility’s in-house fixturing capability, development of automated inspection capability for products using legacy technology in ... read more - SigmaTron Source Q2 2023This quarter’s issue of the SigmaTron Source recognizes the contributions of Dan Camp and discusses organizational changes that are taking place in the Acuna, Mexico facility in conjunction with his retirement. The Chihuahua, Mexico facility’s ISO 13485 certification, equipment additions and integration of the Tango MES in its production ... read more
- SigmaTron Source Q1 2023This quarter’s issue of the SigmaTron Source includes a Q&A interview with SigmaTron’s new President of EMS Operations John Sheehan. Materials trends, expanding capabilities in SigmaTron’s Tijuana and Acuna, Mexico facilities, and an ESD study in the Chihuahua, Mexico facility are also discussed. Read the full issue here. ... read more
- SigmaTron Source Q4 2022This quarter’s issue of the SigmaTron Source looks at investments that have been made in the Elk Grove Village (EGV), IL facility; planned organizational changes in IT; and updates to the SCORE customer portal. Continuous improvement initiatives and warehouse expansion in the Acuna, Mexico facility are also discussed. Read the full ... read more
- SigmaTron Source Q3 2022This quarter’s issue of the SigmaTron Source looks at investments being made in the Chihuahua, Mexico facility to support a broader customer base focus. Materials challenges and solutions from both a supply chain and program management focus are also discussed. Read the full issue here. ... read more
- SigmaTron Source Q2 2022
- SigmaTron Source Q1 2022This quarter’s issue of the SigmaTron Source introduces Wagz Inc.’s team and product. Additionally, it discusses ways that longer-term the Wagz team’s expertise may help SigmaTron customers needing IoT “go to market” consulting and support services. The issue also looks at ways IT improvements are helping SigmaTron’s team work ... read more
- SigmaTron Source Q4 2021
- SigmaTron Source Q3 2021This quarter’s issue looks at the successes of the Tijuana facility’s Lean Six Sigma Program and their new continuous improvement database app. SigmaTron’s strategy for providing regional configure-to-order support for industries with specialized requirements is also discussed. Read the full issue here. ... read more
- SigmaTron Source Q2 2021This quarter’s issue of the SigmaTron Source discusses ways that the SigmaTron Supply Chain Management team’s roles are changing to better adapt to today’s challenging materials market. The Elk Grove Village facility has added flying probe test capability and the Tijuana, Mexico facility has concluded a very successful ... read more
Articles
- Cost Savings Make More Fixtures Feasible
One thing OEMs agree on universally is that none of them like non-recurring engineering (NRE) charges. However, when implemented as part of new product introduction (NPI), custom tooling, ... read more - Compliance Reporting Requirements Evolving
Outsourcing electronics manufacturing used to be focused on identifying the best manufacturing partner in a location that provided a cost or proximity advantage. Today, manufacturing expertise ... read more - Industry 4.0 and Secondary Assembly
One of the first lessons in quality management is the difference between quality assurance and quality control. Quality assurance focuses on eliminating defect opportunities before they ... read more - Linking Legacy Equipment/Processes to a Real-Time MES
The visual factory has come a long way since the concept was introduced, moving from production status viewable by walking the factory floor to a comprehensive collection of ... read more - Are You Using the Right Level of ESD Protection?The need for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is drilled into production workers from day one in most electronics manufacturing facilities and multiple layers of protection are typically used. The team at SigmaTron’s facility in Chihuahua, Mexico, recently studied what types of packaging and processes provide the most value ... read more
- Stencil Design and SPIAutomated in-line solder process inspection (SPI) has the potential to deliver some of the highest value among all inspection steps because defects caught at this point in the process require minimal rework. It is simply a matter of cleaning solder paste off the printed circuit board (PCB). Additionally, good printing ... read more
- Medtech Trends Update
- Communicating the Benefits of DFM
Most medium-to-high volume electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers design their new product introduction (NPI) process to identify issues in printed circuit board (PCB) layout, overall product design or ... read more - Understanding the Benefits of Lean and Six SigmaTeams at multiple SigmaTron International facilities have been trained in Lean Six Sigma philosophy. However, some companies work from a pure Lean manufacturing philosophy without Six Sigma tools. This month, we look at the benefits of integrating these disciplines. Done holistically in a normal materials-availability environment, Lean manufacturing improves ... read more
- Evaluating and Communicating Shortage Risks
At its foundation, Lean manufacturing philosophy is designed to eliminate waste and the associated chaos that inefficiency creates. Many of the core elements that improve factory ... read more
Medical Product Outsourcing’s January/February 2023 issue looks at EMS trends in medtech. Read the full article Events
- Visit SigmaTron in Booth 1895 at MDM West 2020
- Network with SigmaTron International’s Team at the MPO Summit Oct 3-4
SigmaTron International is a Silver Sponsor of the MPO Summit, which this year, will be held across the Bay from SigmaTron’s northern California manufacturing facility. Learn more about this upcoming conference at MPO Summit and ... read more - Visit SigmaTron International at MD&M West
- Visit SigmaTron at MDM West 2018
- Visit SigmaTron at MDM West in Booth 550SigmaTron International will be exhibiting at MDM West. Use our promo code “INVITE” to save 20% off Conference Passes, or claim a complimentary Expo Pass, at www.mdmwest.com/invite.
... read more - Visit SigmaTron International At MDM WestSigmaTron International will be exhibiting in Booth 550 at MDM West in Anaheim, CA on Feb. 9-11. In addition to discussing ways we can support your company at all stages of the product lifecycle through our global network, you can enter our drawing for a Petzi Treat Camera, an innovative product that lets you interact ... read more
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