Resources & Insights

Manufacturing Knowledge From the Excel Team.

Articles, guides, and checklists written for product development engineers and procurement leaders who work with electronics contract manufacturers.

Blog & Articles

Awareness

Missed timelines, poor communication, and surprise re-spins. Here's how to spot a CM that's costing you more than their invoice.

Awareness

The price per board looks great until you factor in lead times, communication delays, shipping, and failed inspection rates.

Education

DFM review before your first board run can eliminate the most expensive design iteration in your product cycle.

Evaluation

A 10-point checklist for engineers and procurement leaders choosing a new EMS partner.

Quality

Both certifications matter, but for different reasons. Here's what to look for and what to ask.

Process

What conformal coating does, when you need it, and how automated selective spray systems improve consistency.

Downloadable Resources

DOWNLOADABLE CHECKLIST

PCBA Contract Manufacturer Evaluation Checklist

A 10-question scorecard to help engineering and procurement teams objectively evaluate and compare electronics contract manufacturers.

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A structured RFQ template that helps you submit better requests and positions Excel as a trusted advisor from the first interaction.

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