Niche Electronics, a leading electronics manufacturing services company, announced today the opening of its new location in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Over the past 25 years, Niche has developed a platform for contract manufacturing whereby we take command over the entire lifecycle of the product: design, fabrication, assembly, testing, warehousing, and fulfillment.

There was a time when rigid printed circuit boards (PCBs) were the only option for electronic applications, and as such, products had to be designed to accommodate the board.

Now, two newer types of flexible PCBs provide unique characteristics and distinct advantages that have increased their use and enhanced the overall electronic design process by allowing a PCB to be configured to the product.

When it comes to contracting with an electronical manufacturing service (EMS), you have many options. But how do you narrow down the potential EMS options to identify the right partner to bring your product to market? We came up with four questions that can help you gain a clear picture of what an EMS will bring to the table:

After delays and supply chain problems plagued the PCB industry a few years ago, many U.S. manufacturers began to question the conventional wisdom of using overseas production sources.
This led to an increase in onshoring — directing production to domestic manufacturers.

Niche Electronics has secured a new location for our Massachusetts production facility. The 11,000-square-foot space, located in Bedford, is just nine miles from the location we will be phasing out. 

To succeed in the future, the Niche team realizes we must plan for it today. The ever-accelerating evolution of design means that equipment that was fine for some jobs just a decade ago is now inadequate.   

For Niche Electronics, 2023 was a banner year. Our company experienced strong growth and an expansion of our capabilities – and here’s how we did it:

When supply chain disruptions hit during the COVID years, many called for reshoring and significant investment in domestic production here in the United States. But a fascinating new study offers a different – and perhaps more effective – plan for a better future. 

The lifecycle for many printed circuit board assemblies involves an accelerated volume after earlier proof-of-concept production. If your product reaches this stage, congratulations! But the work isn’t done. To ensure success during this ramping-up period, Niche works with our customers to avoid any unnecessary obstacles or delays.

At Niche, we place significant emphasis on establishing and honing the processes that drive efficiency.
Cellular manufacturing is a vital example of how a well-defined process can deliver concrete value.

Niche Electronics will be exhibiting our leading-edge technical capabilities at the Surface Mount Technology Association’s (SMTA) Empire Expo & Tech Forum in Syracuse, New York, on Tuesday September 26.

In our typical articles, we try to offer information about our processes, our commitment to service, and
trends in the marketplace. But sometimes, we take for granted that people who are new to printed
circuit boards are familiar with our industry’s terminology.

Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) is an industry driven by rapid advancements in design and production. It’s why our business is so exciting – we’re literally creating the future.