SETTING THE BENCHMARK

Possible shutdowns of component production because of coronavirus, rising prices for copper and other metals and potential shortages of multi-layer ceramic capacitors, power MOSFETs and other components are some of the supply chain challenges that electronics buyers say they will face in 2021.

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Developing technology for space is challenging. Developing technology for interplanetary space requires truly stratospheric skills. Here at Benchmark Lark Technology, we don't shy away from a challenge, and nothing flexes our technical muscles more than partnering with the NASA-Jet Propulsion...

Virtual team meetings and conferences, even online happy hours, have replaced in-person business activities, and many experts say this will be the norm for years to come. As COVID-19 spread and the world went home to work, the development of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies have...

We’re living in an age where everything is connected and designated as “smart.” You likely have your smartphone connected to your doorbell, TV, refrigerator, thermostat, lighting, and your garage door. There’s also probably smart devices like Alexa or Google Home controlling many items in your...

The prevalence of consumables in medical device systems has risen dramatically in recent years due to advancements in medical technologies and how they diagnose, treat, or manage disease. As the costs of electronics manufacturing at volume have fallen, it has become feasible to incorporate...

Change is inevitable in business, particularly when it comes to technology products. From technological improvements to supplier bankruptcies, internal and external forces continuously spark changes to established product designs. Unless handled seamlessly, changes to a product's design...

Our very own Jeff Benck had the opportunity to sit down with Philip Stoten, owner and founder of SCOOP and EMSNow, to take part in a video featured on his EMS@C-Level show. During the show, Jeff provides his insight into the continuous innovation that is occurring in the electronics manufacturing...

Each of Benchmark’s global engineering and manufacturing facilities plays a significant role in our global strategy and ability to optimize the supply chain for our customers. Here in Suzhou, China, we’re proud to support this strategy as part of Benchmark’s Asia operations.

Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:BHE), a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, and consumer genetic testing pioneers DnaNudge, today announced a key manufacturing partnership to deliver volume production of DnaNudge's rapid, lab-free reverse transcription polymerase...

Here at Benchmark, where we design and manufacture high-reliability electronic devices of all shapes and sizes, I've found myself with the unique opportunity to witness the introduction of innovative and emerging technologies on many fronts. It's an inside perspective that I've come to appreciate...

Designing and manufacturing RF filters is a complex process. There are thousands of variations of the component based on the customer's needs, the purpose of the system, and the environment in which it will be performing. It takes a team of engineers with deep experience in various applications to...

The medical device industry is continuously evolving to incorporate both emerging technology and leading medical practices. Throughout our 40-year history of designing and manufacturing medical devices, Benchmark has witnessed many of the factors driving this market's transformation. Above all is...