The Metal Content Of Waste PCBs Causing A New Environmental Challenge

Electronic waste, commonly referred to a e-waste, is growing at an alarming rate.

The problem is partly due to a decreased lifespan of many electronic devices. In the world of smartphones, laptops, and digital cameras, the ‘next big thing’ arrives quicker than ever and many consumers end up throwing their old devices away quicker than ever without a second thought.

Manufacturers have a part to play as well. Studies have shown that many manufacturers aren’t correctly recycling anywhere near as much of their waste as they should be.

Less than a third of around 60 metals have an end-of-life recycling rate above 50%, 34 of these have a recycling rate below 1%, according to recent research by the International Resource Panel (IRP).

Nevertheless, individuals and business can do their bit to help prevent this problem by ensuring that they are recycling printed circuit boards or any other type of electronic equipment using safe methods.

Correct PCB recycling methods may take a bit more effort on a business owner’s part, but it’s helping to create a safer planet in the future.

Original source: http://www.starengineeringinc.com/the-metal-content-of-waste-pcbs-causing-a-new-environmental-challenge/

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How ISO 2015 accreditation is affecting the Cable Harness Manufacturers in Global Market

ISO 9001 accreditation allows cable harness manufacturers to demonstrate proof of quality to their customers. It’s a very important indicator that customers can trust the process used during wire harness assembly and every process used to create products.

This form of accreditation is recognized worldwide as being an indicator of top quality manufacturing, so it’s well worth cable and wire harness manufacturers chasing this. Customers will be looking for this when choosing a manufacturer and it could be the difference between securing them and not doing so.

What is ISO 9001 accreditation?

ISO 9001 is an international standard of manufacturing quality, which focuses on the process used to create products, rather than the quality of the products themselves.

It is part of a group of standards published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which is often collectively referred to as the ‘ISO 9000 family’. As such, you might hear businesses referring to themselves as ‘ISO 9000 certified’. In spite of this, it’s important to remember that ISO only certifies specific processes, not businesses as a whole.

Original source: http://www.starengineeringinc.com/iso-2015-accreditation-affecting-cable-harness-manufacturers-global-market/

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Star Engineering, Inc, 1 Vaillancourt Drive, North Attleboro, Massachusetts 02763 Phone No: 508-316-1492 Email: info@starengineeringinc.com