Innovators from around the world submitted 3.46 million patent applications in 2022, marking a third consecutive year of growth, according to WIPO’s annual World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) report. In the fiscal year of 2023, a total number of 346,152 patents were granted at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This is an increase from the fiscal year of…

It was recently announced that until further notice Mornsun’s availability to supply product into the USA has been halted. We are not certain of the path forward for Mornsun support in the USA.

In a recent interview at APEX 2024, Allison Budvarson, COO and Co-Founder of Out of the Box Manufacturing, recounts the transformative leap from a humble garage startup to a flourishing contract manufacturing powerhouse. Alongside her husband, Allison has not only pioneered a business model that harmonizes the agility of rapid prototyping with the consistency of…

Calling all tech enthusiasts, industry experts, and innovation seekers! Get ready for the event of the year - the Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum happening at the Flextronics facility in Milpitas, California on December 7th, 2023! Our team is headed to this event with GREAT anticipation! We want you to join us at the Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum 2023!

Out of the Box Manufacturing again opens its doors to the public for Manufacturing Day for a behind-the-scenes look at how electronic assembly happens. Our mission: "…raise awareness among students, parents, educators, and the general public about modern manufacturing and the rewarding careers available." On October 6, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Out of the Box…

PCB Array Strength. This is the tradeoff between the ease of depanelization and array support during production. Increasing the board count per array can increase strength and reduce vibration, but there is a fine line. In this column, I will describe what is necessary to ensure you maximize the number of PCBs in the array and still provide adequate support strength for…

PCBs, or Printed Circuit Boards, are integral components of satellites and numerous other electronics. They provide the mechanical structure and electrical interconnections for their host electronic components.

To support small and medium-sized manufacturers’ mission to take their business to the next level, Impact Washington and CAMPS are offering a FREE Lunch-and-Learn on June 21st. This is a perfect opportunity for manufacturing leaders to discover how Impact Washington and CAMPS can be a unique resource.

The Association of Washington Business’s 2023 Spring Meetingtook place on May 10 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington in Vancouver, Washington. The annual Spring Meeting highlighted the "State of Innovation," along with a full agenda of relevant speakers and panels on the most relevant topics to employers.

The AWB 2023 Spring Meeting will be held in person at the Hilton Vancouver Washington hotel on May 9 & 10, 2023. The Association of Washington Business is here for you and your business. At the Spring Meeting, Washington employers from around the state come together to gain new insights into the economic and policy issues that impact their business.