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tech.com Embracing Reshoring with
Rapid Prototyping of Electronic Devices in the USA
By Akber Roy, CEO, Rush PCB
enabling companies to quickly it- erate and validate new designs before full-scale production be- gins. Offshore outsourcing of electronics manufacturing has made offshore prototyping a pop- ular choice; however, the global pandemic and recent geopolitical events have highlighted signifi- cant logistical weaknesses asso- ciated with manufacturing ad- vanced electronic products off- shore.
R The electronics industry is
one of the largest economic sec- tors in the world. Since its emer- gence in the early 20th century, it has grown into a multibillion- dollar industry. The global con- tract electronic manufacturing (CEM) market, valued at $142.79 Billion in 2022, is pre- dicted to reach a value of $251.63 billion by 2028. Key drivers in the electron-
apid prototyping plays a crucial role in the develop- ment of electronic devices,
ics industry include:
l Rapid Innovation — Evolving customer demands and advance-
try. The continuous pursuit of faster, more efficient, and fea- ture-rich electronic devices, along with numerous break-
solutions have paved the way for new and improved electronic sys- tems that push the boundaries of what is possible in terms of size, power, performance, and func- tionality.
Port of San Pedro in Los Angeles, California.
ments in technology have played vital roles in driving rapid inno- vation in the electronics indus-
throughs in semiconductors, mi- croprocessors, sensors, connec- tivity, and thermal management
l Fierce Competition — Intense competition is a significant force in the electronics industry, fos- tering a sense of urgency to in- troduce the newest technology with features and capabilities that capture the attention and loyalty of consumers. Apple, Samsung, LG, Sony, and Mi- crosoft are examples of estab- lished industry participants with long histories of successes. How- ever, new entrants with novel technologies are demonstrating great agility and flexibility, dis- rupting the status quo, and changing the landscape of the in- dustry with their innovations.
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