CHATSWORTH, CA -- Natel EMS has issued a downloadable checklist intended to present best practices and rules for design for manufacturing for PCB assembly and microelectronics.

The guide is free and is available on Natel's website.

"We want our clients to succeed, and we realized we could help in their success by providing more transparency around the design for manufacturing process," president and CEO Sudesh Arora  said. "This is all about sharing knowledge in a way that helps our clients succeed on current projects, so they come back to us for more solutions in the future."

The checklist takes into account decades of experience  spent enhancing the production process in order to improve reliability and reduce costs on projects. It consists of a series of questions intended to outline best practices for DfM, PCBA and microelectronics products.

The checklist is organized into eight sections: substrates and boards, hybrids and multichip modules, surface mount assembly, through-hole assembly, hand-solder, mechanical assembly, testing and regulatory approvals. Each section contains a series of precise questions that can be answered with yes, no or not applicable.

The checklist also allows the Natel engineering team to share information with clients and collaborate earlier in the design process, resulting in a reduction of the time and cost necessary to create a product. At the same time, since early DfM manufacturing isn't always realistic, the checklist assists with improving mature designs, from board design and PCB assembly to design for seal and test and regulatory approvals. 

Regardless of the point in a project's lifecycle the checklist is filled out, Natel EMS said, it creates clarity and unity in regard to the DfM process, thereby allowing Natel EMS and its clients to maximize efficiency in bringing a product to market while reducing overall risk.

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