Director of Engineering Chuck Chase – Designing for the Future
Why the customer always comes first in every engineering development. Director of Engineering Chuck Chase is celebrating an anniversary in January 2021: eight years at MJS Designs. He was born and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado, and earned his bachelor of science...
Choosing a Printed Circuit Board Assembly Company
What to look for in a turnkey assembler Assembly of printed circuit boards (PCBs) can be highly complex and specialized. According to Electronics Notes, “Although PCBs form the basis of virtually all electronic circuits today, they tend to be taken for granted.” You...
The Importance of Skilled PCB and BGA Repair
Explaining an oft-overlooked specialty of MJS Designs The abundance of printed circuit board (PCBs) and surface-mount technologies in high-grade electronics ranging from aerospace display technology to NASA space equipment brings up a question of repair. These types...
Highlighting Hubert Jones’ 10 Years of Stellar Service
Taking a moment to detail a decade of dedication A surface-mount technology (SMT) technician plays an essential role in the process of printed circuit board (PCB) assembly. These technicians operate SMT equipment to build a large array of complex assemblies for a...
MJS Designs’ Supply Chain Manager on Maintaining Consistency for Critical Industries
Shannon Boysen Talks About Components and ITAR from a Sourcing Perspective At MJS Designs, we leverage our long-term, world-class supplier network, global sourcing, materials management and logistics expertise to meet the specific requirements of our clients’...
Skill Sets Learned in the Military Are Welcomed at MJS Designs
Our Highly-Skilled Mechanical Supervisor, George Madrid, Talks About His Career and Military Service Changing jobs is always a pivot, but when transitioning from military life to civilian life, it can often be a life-changing decision. Today possibly more than ever,...
Explaining MJS Designs’ Dedication to Automatic Optical Inspection and Our New Nordson YESTECH FX-940 3D System
Resident authority, Matt Jefferies, explains a companywide commitment to PCB assemblies inspection with new 3D imaging technology. At MJS Designs, our dedication to inspection and test is a point of pride. As a company, there have been sizable investments in both our...
Stephen Rimes Talks New Business Development During a Pandemic, Future of the Industry
We sat down with business development executive Stephen Rimes to discuss his recent appointment to the position, business development and sales during a pandemic, and future potential in the industry. Stephen Rimes stepped into his role in March after a tenure as a...
X-Ray Inspection and Technology Commitment at MJS
X-ray inspection systems are utilized in the printed circuit board assembly industry to inspect solder joints that cannot be visually verified with a microscope or automated optical inspection machine. The increased usage of ball grid array components and other...
Establishing an Efficient PCB Design Flow
The importance of developing an efficient PCB design flow cannot be underestimated. It is essential in regards to the printed circuit board functioning as intended and making sure the fabricated boards are manufactured efficiently with no delays during the process....
Turnkey Manufacturing vs. Consigned Manufacturing: Which is Best?
Creating new and innovative technologies is what you do. It's a great feeling to know that you are providing useful hardware and inventions for users in all sorts of applications, as well as helping shape the future of technology and electronics. PCB assembly is a...
10 Helpful PCB Assembly Tips for Product Developers
Where do you start to ensure that your idea becomes one of those great products that people will appreciate and love? Start by looking for professional electronics contract manufacturer and get familiar with these helpful tips. 1. Talk to a skilled PCB assembly USA...
Pros and Cons of Flexible Printed Circuit Board Development
You already know about printed circuit boards and PCB design Arizona services. But are you aware of the differences between the standard printed circuit boards and flexible circuit boards? Why use flex boards? Flex circuit boards are more pliable and flexible than...
What is a Printed Circuit Board?
You may have heard some talk lately about printed circuit boards. That's because they are increasingly being used in the new 3D print technology and other new technologies that are still in production. But circuit boards have been around for a long time. They are at...
The Ultimate Guide to MJS Designs Credentials 2018
At MJS Designs, we continually update our knowledge to ensure you get the best service possible and your projects meet and exceed rigorous industry standards. MJS Designs also understands your security and privacy and have made numerous updates to our security...
10 Unexpected Things We Do to Make Customers Happy
Valor Included with Design Projects! Electronic manufacturers who have integrated Valor into their scope of services for design are making a clear statement about their commitment to quality and efficiency of their facility and for their customers. Valor is fully...
MJS Designs Purchasing Department: Your Hero in the Age of Component Shortages
If you read industry publications you have seen these headlines . . . Demand Surge Causes a Shortage of Components Electronics Weekly June 2017 Electronic Component Shortages: ‘No End in Sight’ EPS News May 2018 Staying Ahead of the Electronics Component Shortage...
4 Behind the Scenes Reasons You Absolutely Want Turnkey Solutions
One: Time Matters Fact: Time is Money. That is why we embrace turnkey solutions. Turnkey solutions provide a one-stop-shop, from prototype to production and can even include final packaging for the end user. While some customers like to shop for the best prices,...
Quick-Turn and Quality: Interrelated, Interdependent and Interconnected
Quality has always been the cornerstone of service for reputable electronics manufacturers. However, when dealing in a quick-turn environment, adherence to impeccable quality standards comes with many challenges. MJS Designs has spent more than four decades mastering...
Obtaining a thorough, quality quote is not as easy as it may seem. In a past blog, Warning! Not all Quotes are the Same, we shared that reputable providers will ask many detailed questions to provide the most comprehensive quote possible. The blog also included a...