Environmental Controls
What are Environmental Controls? Environmental controls are electronics that measure and control the temperature within heating and cooling systems. Using customizable direct digital control, various uses and features can be enabled including setpoints, time schedules, timers, logic signals, controllers, alarms and trend logs. Digital and analog inputs included with environmental controls assist in the measurement of variables such as […]
Flex and Rigid + Flex PCB Construction
The following are examples of some of the more commonly used constructions for Flex and Rigid+Flex PCBS found in common applications. Flex Construction Flex circuit layer counts typically vary from 1-6 layers. Constructions can accommodate plated through holes (PTH) and surface mount technology (SMT) components. Polyimide or FR4 stiffeners are commonly added to meet application […]
PCB Assembly or Box/System Assembly – New Product Introduction (NPI) Services
To transition your product from concept, prototype and into a volume manufacturing factory environment Optima’s team is experienced and specializes in product development, program management, process optimization and other value engineering services to help meet your time-to-volume (TTV) and time-to-market (TTM) objectives. We can provide a single point of contact to act as your internal […]
Making Printed Circuit Boards
What is involved in Making Printed Circuit Boards? The process of Making Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) is generally performed by a PCB Manufacturer, versus an in-house manufacturing process. Mass production and fabrication of PCB’s demand a quality and consistency that can only be achieved by contracting a professional facility for making printed circuit boards. Benefits of contracting a manufacturer […]
Medical Laboratory Equipment
What is Medical Laboratory Equipment? Medical laboratory equipment  is any technological system or device used to diagnose, treat, prevent or rehabilitate. Many breakthroughs in instruments and appliances have made very intricate procedures possible with considerable accuracy. Many professions within the science and healthcare communities continue to benefit from the use of medical laboratory equipment, including clinical work in […]
Cost Reduction Benefits of Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) Providers
OEM companies can achieve cost reductions by outsourcing manufacturing to contract manufacturers, EMS providers, or original design manufacturers (ODM) who offer a wider array, or more specialized supply chain services than the OEM themselves. While there are many criteria to consider when making outsourcing decisions and selection of manufacturing partners, cost reductions/savings is often near […]
Electronic Contract Manufacturing
What Is Electronic Contract Manufacturing? Electronic Contract Manufacturing (ECM) refers to a variety of services that may include engineering design, PCB fabrication, subassembly manufacturing, turnkey or box builds, functional testing, distribution and order fulfillment on behalf of OEMs (Original Electronic Manufacturers). Electronic contract manufacturing may be utilized as either a supplement to or as a […]
Solar Instrumentation
What is Solar Instrumentation? Solar instrumentation is the electronic hardware used for any technology application of solar powered electronics. Solar instrumentation assists in the utilization of concentrated solar power (CSP) or photovoltaics (PV) to convert sunlight into electricity. Concentrated solar power employs mirrors or lenses in conjunction with tracking systems to focus larges areas of sunlight into smaller beams. […]
RFP or RFQ Best Practices for Contract Manufacturing Services for Electronic Assemblies
To develop a comprehensive and accurate bid for an OEM product/service, refer to the below items and supply as completely as possible. Scope to include: • Product Design • Assembly • Test OEM Cover Letter with Product Description and Scope of Work RFP/RFQ Document Project/Product Specifications Supplier Survey Access to Program Files for: Drawings Specifications […]
Electronic Cable Assembly
What is an Electronic Cable Assembly? An Electronic Cable Assembly is a set of cables arranged in a string formation for transmitting energy (operating currents) or information signals. Binding the cables together are cable ties, clamps, sleeves, cable lacing, conduit, electrical tape, an extruded string weave or some combination of these. Other names for an Electronic Cable Assembly include: cable […]
