Why Automotive OEMs Must Audit Tier-1 Electronics Suppliers: Quality is Built, Never Inspected
Four years ago, I had to scrap a car that had served my family for 12 years. Mechanically, the vehicle was solid—the engine had plenty of life, and the chassis was sound. But the Engine Control Unit (ECU) began intermittently malfunctioning, leaving me stranded with a vehicle that refused to start when I needed it […]
Read MoreIs Your Thermal Profile Board Giving You the Right Reflow Profile?
In every SMT manufacturing facility, engineers invest significant effort in creating and validating reflow oven profiles. They carefully monitor parameters such as peak temperature, soak time, ramp rate, and Time Above Liquidus (TAL) to ensure reliable solder joints and consistent product quality. However, there is one critical aspect that often receives far less attention—the preparation of […]
Read MoreX-Ray Inspection to detect Critical Defects during BGA Assembly
In today’s high-performance electronics, especially within the defence and aerospace sectors, what you can’t see can absolutely hurt you. As we rely more on complex components like Ball Grid Array (BGA) packages and dense, multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), another class of defects has emerged: those hidden deep within the assembly, completely invisible to the […]
Read MoreSetting Up Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS): A Consultant’s Guide
In today’s competitive electronics market, setting up a successful Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) business requires detailed planning, a deep understanding of the industry, and strategic execution. As a manufacturing consultant, I have had the privilege of working with various organisations to set up and optimise their EMS operations. In this blog post, I will share […]
Read MoreIt is OK to be unclear sometime !
When I decided to leave my full time position of Director Delivery Operations at Ideaforge Technology in 2021, a lot of people including my close family asked me ” What Next ? “ I genuinely had no answer about “What Next ” at that point of time. It was very simple for me. I will […]
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