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ACME Go Green for the Environment

ACME PCB Assembly: A Greenhouse for Sustainable Electronic Manufacturing

BGA assemblyACME PCB Assembly is setting a remarkable example of sustainability in electronic manufacturing by leveraging renewable energy. Their solar panel system, which generates 64.2KW, offers incredible environmental benefits. Over the next 30 years, this PV system is projected to offset 4,136,092 pounds of CO2 emissions, reduce particulates linked to asthma by 817 pounds, and equate to taking 21.8 cars off the road for 25 years or planting 35.5 acres of trees. Impressive, isn’t it? A well-deserved round of applause for ACME PCB Assembly!

The drive to “go green” stems from more than just a desire to conserve nature. It’s about fostering economic growth, ensuring social and physical well-being, and securing a sustainable future. As industries like electronics heavily rely on natural resources, the shift to eco-conscious practices is both necessary and urgent.

According to EcoWatch, the depletion of resources vital to powering economies and improving livelihoods is an escalating environmental and economic concern. Non-renewable materials, essential for many industries, are being exhausted at alarming rates. Even renewable resources face challenges, as their replenishment often requires significant time. The experts emphasize the pressing need for industries to adopt sustainable strategies to mitigate these risks.

Why Sustainability Matters

The electronics industry relies heavily on natural resources, making the shift to sustainable practices both urgent and necessary. According to environmental experts, the depletion of non-renewable resources is accelerating, while even renewable resources require significant time to replenish. Without action, industries risk exhausting the materials vital to powering economies and improving livelihoods.

At ACME PCB Assembly, we recognize this challenge and are taking proactive steps to address it. By adopting green manufacturing practices, we’re not only conserving resources but also inspiring others to follow suit.

Join the Green Revolution

Sustainability is the future of manufacturing, and ACME PCB Assembly is leading the way. By leveraging renewable energy and eco-friendly processes, we’re proving that innovation and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.

Learn more about how we’re transforming electronic manufacturing at ACME PCB Assembly. Together, we can build a greener, more sustainable future.

At ACME PCB Assembly, sustainability is not just a buzzword—it’s an operational standard. By integrating green practices into their processes, they are not only reducing their ecological footprint but also inspiring others to follow suit.

Curious to learn more about how ACME PCB Assembly is leading the way in green electronic manufacturing? Contact us today and discover how sustainability can power innovation.

Contact us for more information how we go green in our processes.  

 

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Make 2025 the Year You Bring Your Big Idea to Life

Have you been sitting on the next big invention idea, waiting for the perfect time to bring it to life? With 2025 fast approaching, there’s no better time to turn your dream into reality. While creating a new product can feel overwhelming, there are experienced companies ready to help you every step of the way.

PCB Fabrication and AssemblyOne of the most critical stages in a product’s lifecycle is the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase. This is the exciting yet challenging transition from concept to production, where your idea starts to take shape. At Yun Industrial / ACME PCB, we specialize in making this process seamless. With decades of experience, we’ve helped countless entrepreneurs, inventors, and startups prototype the printed circuit boards (PCBs) their inventions rely on.

Not sure about the exact design or schematics for your PCB? Don’t worry—that’s where we come in. From initial planning and design to building and testing, we’ll guide you through the entire process. For other components of your product, we can connect you with additional vendors, ensuring you have complete support from start to finish.

Once your prototype is ready, you’ll be in a strong position to pitch to investors, test your product, and move closer to market success.

We offer a full range of PCB Assembly Services, including rework, BGA, SMT, Turnkey, Thru-Hole, Lead-Free, and Prototype assembly. Beyond PCBs, we provide add-on services like Injection Molding and Metal Work & Finishing. With over 26 years of expertise in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), Yun Industrial and ACME PCB are trusted partners for turning ideas into reality.

Don’t let another year pass with your invention stuck in your head. Contact us today to start prototyping the PCBs you need and make 2025 your year of innovation!

Declaration of Metal Conflict-Free Metal

Declaration of Conflict-Free Metal

Acme PCB Assembly hereby declares that the metal used in our production line is Conflict-Free

Acme PCB Assembly had investigated and will continue to monitor our supply chain to ensure that metal such as gold(Au), Tungsten(W), Tantalum(Ta), cobalt(Co), and Tin(Sn) are not derived or sourced from mines in conflict areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, or exported through illegal means or trade routes that are controlled by non-governmental military group, unlawful military factions.

As Yun Industrial Co., Ltd. dba: Acme PCB Assembly registered in the united States of America, the trade routes that are considered “Non Conflict Free” include direct export from Congo, as well as exports through Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. (metal exports from these countries are deemed by U.N. Security Council as part of Democratic Republic of Congo- mined minerals.)

We hereby confirm that the metals used in our products are ” Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict-Free”

We seek to be a valued partner to our customers by continuously striving to provide superior quality products and services with on-time delivery at very competitive prices.

As a full-service contract electronics manufacturer of both surface mount (SMT) and thru-hole (PTH) assembly, to support our mission, we continually acquire state-of-the art equipment to assure that we have the best resources to meet all of your PCB assembly requirements.

Supplier Company: Yun Industrial Co., Ltd. dba: ACME PCB Assembly

Flexible Circuit board

An Overview of Constantan in Flexible Circuit Boards

The electrical and thermal conductivity that copper creates makes it an obvious choice as a conductor in printed circuit board (PCB) construction, but in many applications that require flexible circuit boards, copper alloy metals can be far better to use. Some of those applications include using conditions of extreme heat or cold, where copper’s low resistance becomes a liability. Constantan is an alloy consisting of 55% copper and 45% nickel, this is one of several metals that has been proven effective for its higher resistance and lower thermal conductivity. Constantan used in flexible PCBs is an ideal choice for many applications.

Flexible circuit

Constantan is the oldest and most commonly used of what are known as “strain gauge alloys,” which are metals used to measure how materials react to stress from various forces. These alloys have become very important to the construction of many flexible circuits. Flex circuit boards are often designed for technologies that operate in harsh environments and require a high density of circuitry in enclosures with limited space. The market demand for flex PCBs that can withstand high temperatures has increased as such components are routinely used in oil drilling, semiconductor processing, medical diagnostic technology, and the construction of airplanes and defense systems.

Flexible circuits are small and light when compared with rigid PCBs and cable bundles. Flex circuits fit into many tight spaces, they can also bend around corners, and can better withstand vibration, high pressure, and extreme temperatures. They take up 75% less space than rigid PCBs and can be designed to accept virtually any necessary connectors. This makes flexible circuit boards ideal for many defense, medical, and aerospace technologies, like cryogenics, infrared imaging, and the construction of satellites, which often must withstand temperatures down to -150°F and up to 550°F.

Flex circuits can be printed single- or double-sided, multi-layer, or in combinations of rigid and flexible boards. All require unique processing in their fabrication. The choice for many designs includes thin, durable, material like Constantan in flexible PCBs. Constantan’s resistance remains stable across an extreme range of temperatures as well as in high pressure and other stressful situations. These qualities, plus its relatively low cost, have made Constantan foil a desirable conductive material for flex PCBs designed for hostile operating environments and rugged electronics.

In addition to solving the problem of thermal conductivity due to extreme external temperatures, Constantan in flexible PCBs can help maintain long-term reliability in situations when internal temperatures remain high. As electronics become faster and smaller, they require innovative designs and materials to deal with heat buildup. Along with the effective design of heat sinks and air flows, the use of Constantan as a conductor can lower thermal conductivity in flexible PCBs.

Made in CA

PCB Assembly: Domestic VS Foreign

Domestic PCB assembly houses are a much better alternative to foreign contract manufacturers. Domestic PCB assembly firms have a multitude of benefits.

• Key advantages include better quality assurance as well as the confidentiality of your intellectual property. Quality comes into question when outsourcing printed circuit board assembly as the firms located overseas may not have proper qualifications to handle your product. There is a growing problem of IPs being appropriated by non-legitimate organizations overseas, and one surefire way to minimize that risk is to find a trustworthy, reliable, and IPC A-610 certified company like ACME PCB Assembly to build your products.

• By outsourcing work overseas, one is typically trying to lower the cost of labor. However, lowering the cost of labor by outsourcing overseas can incur higher transportation costs. Outsourcing PCB assembly overseas is only viable in very few situations. A firm would need a product that has high volume runs with longer lead times and repeat jobs to even consider this method. Any other job, from prototyping to batch production, are better off done domestically as quality would remain the focus.

• Another advantage is that it would be significantly easier to communicate domestically as opposed to abroad. There are twenty-four time zones across the globe, and keeping track of which vendor or customer is in working hours could be a hassle to deal with. Language barriers are also an obstacle while outsourcing to businesses. Although many countries around the globe speak English, people with lower proficiencies could cause issues in communication and result in misunderstandings.

Call 310-715-1898 or email steve@acme-pcbassembly.com for a free quote.

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