February 2017 - Antistat ESD Protection

21 Feb

Vendor resource management: the solution to production obstacles

What kind of splicing do you use in your manufacturing process? Does it require a substantial amount of manual labor? Are aspects of your manufacturing process obstructing your productivity? Most U.S. manufacturers struggle with a variety of vending and supply sourcing issues that negatively affect their production and absorb excess resources. In addition, vendor resource management and consolidation are major hassles that many manufacturers aren’t equipped to handle. Why is this a problem? Because manufacturers have to source hundreds, sometimes thousands, of [...]

Purchasing the best ESD protection equipment

Integrated circuit technologies are constantly evolving. They require less voltage and power and produce higher speeds with smaller geometrics. While improvements are great, they have also made equipment more susceptible to ESD events. Finding ESD protection equipment can make a huge difference to the level of profit and loss a company sustains. The best equipment protects investments, supports a safety-conscious work environment, and greatly diminishes the chances of incurring ESD damage. Following ESD control standards is the most effective way to [...]

Why ESD packaging is so essential

Your company’s manufacturing processes are undoubtedly designed to minimize the risk of ESD-based damage to products — but the same can’t be said for the facilities and practices of your subcontractors, shipping agents, and the companies that ultimately sell your product. There’s a limitless number of scenarios that can result in serious damage to your products, particularly when it comes to uncontrollable exposure to electrostatic hazards after they leave your factory. As laid out by the ESD Association (ESDA), the three biggest [...]