There's no question that outsourcing is gaining momentum. But before shipping your design to a third party halfway 'round the world, keep in mind that outsourcing is not always a panacea. Sure, ...

The outsourcing of design engineering has become an increasingly prevalent practice. More and more U.S. electronics OEMs and semiconductor makers are jobbing out work in software development, board ...

There was a time when you developed your product from scratch. You designed the packaging and circuits, developed the board using off-the-shelf components, and programmed it in-house—and you were ...

Designing and manufacturing electronics, whether it's for the consumer or business markets, is a high stakes game. Margins can be tight and with many costs increasing it can be harder than ever to ...

Here's a news flash: Survey finds the outsourcing of design work is on the rise. A survey of more than 300 engineering and business managers conducted in December by Electronics Supply & Manufacturing ...

Microchip engineering company Tality announced Monday that it will help Vitesse Semiconductor design its communication chips. Under the terms of the two-year, $34 million deal, Tality will collaborate ...

If your small company staff struggles to conduct essential admin or marketing tasks, then outsourcing to a third party might just be the more realistic choice. After all, hiring specialists who are ...