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PCB Designers: Enhance Your Listening Experience With New Companion Download to the DFR Podcast Series
November 11, 2024 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Exciting news for listeners of On the Line With... Designing for Reality, the popular podcast series hosted by I-Connect007. A 10-page companion guide featuring insights from ASC Sunstone’s expert Matt Stevenson is now available for download.
What does it really mean to design for reality in the context of scaling production? The challenges grow exponentially as you move from designing a few boards to mass-producing thousands. This guide explores the critical decisions involved in selecting a manufacturing partner who can guide you through the entire lifecycle of your design—from initial prototypes to mid- and, ultimately, mass production. Learn how to anticipate and mitigate the common pitfalls that arise when scaling up and ensure that your designs can be manufactured cost-effectively and at the consistent level of quality required for large-scale production.
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