SETTING THE BENCHMARK

Welcome to our blog series on Benchmark’s Centers of Excellence. These centers embody our commitment to excellence, focusing on their expertise, resources, and certifications in key technologies. Our Centers of Excellence represent the pinnacle of technical competence, delivering the best solutions...

To say that wireless devices are ubiquitous in our society today would be a vast understatement. In fact, sometimes it seems like wire is only used today for fencing livestock and stringing guitars. The same is true for the use of wire for communications and connectivity—it is diminishing rapidly.

Electromagnetic waves comprise electric and magnetic fields. A radio “frequency” is an electromagnetic wave that uses alternating current (AC). We use the term “frequency” because we measure how frequently the wave repeats itself each second. These waves, therefore, are defined as frequent,...

For over 40+ years, Benchmark has actively supported our customers in the aerospace and defense (A&D) markets through design, engineering, manufacturing, and post-production expertise. Our continued investment in advanced technologies allows us to collaborate with our A&D customers to build the...

“Vertical integration is the business arrangement in which a company controls different stages along the supply chain. Instead of relying on external suppliers, the company strives to bring processes in-house to have better control over the production process. Though vertical integration may result...

As the Chair of Benchmark's Women Inclusion Network (WIN), I am proud to lead an exceptional group dedicated to empowering women throughout our organization. At Benchmark, we recognize that gender equality and equity are not just social issues but business imperatives. We understand that diversity...

In-vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices are quickly becoming vital tools used to diagnose and monitor disease or other conditions through the analysis of biological samples. The COVID-19 pandemic, an increased demand for point-of-care (POC) testing, an aging global population, and a rise in...

Although the defense industry is still the largest and most mature market for drone sales worldwide, recreational and consumer drones are growing in popularity. In fact, according to Goldman Sachs Research, there were approximately 8 million consumer drone global shipments in 2020 amounting to...

Benchmark’s Chief Revenue Officer Rob Crawford was recently invited to join EMSNow’s Philip Stoten on an episode of the publication’s video series, EMS@C-Level. Rob and Phil discussed a wide variety of topics related to the supply chain and overcoming disruption, the importance of listening to...

In recognition of Earth Day 2023, and to share some insights into how Benchmark is doing its part to improve sustainable practices across our global communities, we are proud to highlight the outcomes of our inaugural Benchmark Environmental Challenge!

2023 marks the 53^rd year of celebrating Earth Day, although the annual observance didn’t become a global affair until 1990. “Today, Earth Day is widely recognized as the largest secular observance in the world, marked by more than a billion people every year as a day of action to change human...

In an article titled “Miniaturising Radio Frequency Components Using Advanced Circuit Fabrication Methodologies” published in its April 2023 issue, Commercial Micro Manufacturing International (CMM) walks us through how the engineering team at Benchmark Lark Technology have created RF module...