Within industries demanding high-reliability such as defense and medical technologies, documenting an incredible amount of detail throughout the manufacturing process is essential to regulatory compliance and product quality.  Specifically, in the medical design and manufacturing industry,...

Benchmark offers microelectronics assembly with placement tolerances of 1-2 microns semi-automated and 7 microns automated. We also design and build high density circuits featuring lines and spaces of 25 microns. So what the heck does that mean? And, how big (or small) is a micron really?

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Ruggedization of electronics is essential for tough military and industrial use cases where equipment cannot fail. But what does ruggedizing electronics really entail? Benchmark Secure Technology VP of Engineering Keith Heinzig explains how Benchmark ruggedizes and tests products for the most...

The integration of optics in products has increased dramatically over the last decade. Smaller cameras, faster processors, and wireless connectivity have shown the world how amazingly small and connected digital imaging can be. Packaging all of this technology into such a small space can be...

You jotted down a great idea for your new product or device on the back of a napkin. Now what? 

In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) is a category of medical tests and devices that process and analyze blood and tissue samples to provide information used for screening, diagnosis and monitoring of diseases or other conditions.  IVD tests are essential tools in everyday medical practice and emergency...

Economists largely agree that trade wars aren’t easy to win and that China and the U.S. might be in for a long fight. President Trump recently announced on Twitter that a list of items that were previously tariffed at 10%, are now increased to 25%. Additionally, the U.S. Trade Representative...