Notes from the Assembly Floor

Practical notes on electronics manufacturing from a shop that's been building boards in Nova Scotia since 1976. Supply chain, design for manufacturability, testing, and the occasional lesson learned the hard way.

Wire Harness vs Cable Assembly: What the Difference Means for Your Build

admin October 11, 2026 No Comments

Wire harness vs cable assembly is a question that shows up on a lot of drawings and RFQs, and the answer changes how a part is built, documented and tested.…

Surface Mount vs Through-Hole Assembly: How to Choose

admin October 11, 2026 No Comments

If you are weighing SMT vs through hole for a new board, start with a default and adjust from there. Surface mount suits most of the parts on most boards.

What Box Build Assembly Includes (and When It Is Worth It)

admin September 24, 2026 No Comments

If you've had a circuit board assembled and you're now staring at the gap between "working board" and "shippable product," you've bumped into the question this article answers. Box build…

What the Latest Supply Chain Data Means for Your Next Build

admin August 27, 2026 No Comments

A perspective from Allendale Electronics on the Global Electronics Association’s August 2026 Global Sentiment Survey. The Global Electronics Association published survey findings in August that confirm what our purchasing desk…