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July 2018 Issue of SMT007 Magazine Available Now
July 4, 2018 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: Less than a minute

While it is not set in stone, following best practices helps ensure manufacturing excellence. The July 2018 issue of SMT007 Magazine looks at the best practices in the PCB assembly industry and how to incorporate them into your own manufacturing environment.
Read the July 2018 issue of SMT007 Magazine, now on the virtual newsstand, and available for delivery in your e-mailbox by subscribing here.
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Talk to Your Customers
02/09/2018 | Stephen Las Marias, I-Connect007Whatever industry we are in, we are a customer and a supplier at the same time. The goal is always 100% customer satisfaction, as dissatisfaction in your customer side will eventually result in problems. For one, according to the results of our survey, the loss of business and reputation can be the consequences of not meeting your customers' needs.
Survey on Critical Process Issues
01/10/2018 | I-Connect007 Research TeamWe are conducting a short survey to identify the critical issues and challenges in your PCB design, fabrication, or assembly processes.
SMT Magazine is Now SMT007 Magazine
01/05/2018 | I-Connect007Featuring a fresh, new look and design, the January issue of SMT007 Magazine looks into the key considerations when investing in new equipment—not just on who’s got the latest and the greatest, but on how people decide what to buy, when to buy it, and how those decisions are made.
Customers Drive Investment Decisions
12/27/2017 | I-Connect007 Research TeamIn our recent survey on investing in new equipment, one question we asked is what or who influences the research into new equipment to buy for their factories. A majority, 77% of respondents, say that addressing customers’ needs is the primary influence in their research for new equipment, followed by market conditions or trends.
Top Reasons for Investing in New Equipment
12/26/2017 | I-Connect007 Research TeamIn our recent survey, a majority of respondents said they consider increasing capacity and improving their existing manufacturing capability as top reasons for investing in new equipment for their production lines.