--- title: Contract and Circuit Board Manufacturing Blog | Zentech | Stephanie Weaver (6) description: Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. is a privately held, engineering-driven contract manufacturer specializing in the design and manufacture of highly-complex electronic and RF circuit cards and assemblies. (6) --- - [Contact Us](https://www.zentech.com/contact) (443) 348-4500 - [Customer Login](http://207.87.225.180/portal/) - [Blog](https://info.zentech.com/blog) - [News](https://www.zentech.com/news/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ZentechManufacturing/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/zentechman) MENU [![Zentech Manufacturing, Inc](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/Zentech_May2018/images/zentech-logo.png)](https://www.zentech.com) X - [Blog](https://info.zentech.com/blog) - [News](https://www.zentech.com/news/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ZentechManufacturing/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/zentechman) - [Contact Us](https://www.zentech.com/contact) (443) 348-4500 - [Customer Login](http://207.87.225.180/portal/) ![Banner Image](https://info.zentech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Zentech_May2018/images/top-page-banner.jpg?width=2000&height=176&name=top-page-banner.jpg) ## Stephanie Weaver ### Recent Posts ## [Q4 2017 Market Conditions Report for the Electronics Industry](https://info.zentech.com/blog/q4-2018-market-conditions-report-for-the-electronics-industry-0) Posted by [Stephanie Weaver](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-weaver) on Wed, Oct 11, 2017 @ 10:40 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/DSC03170.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/q4-2018-market-conditions-report-for-the-electronics-industry-0) [Future Electronics](http://www.futureelectronics.com) recently released the Q4 2017 Market Conditions Report for the electronics industry. [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/q4-2018-market-conditions-report-for-the-electronics-industry-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/q4-2018-market-conditions-report-for-the-electronics-industry-0#comments-listing) ## [NIST 800-171: Is Your Company Prepared for 2018?](https://info.zentech.com/blog/nist-800-171-is-your-company-prepared-for-2018) Posted by [Stephanie Weaver](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-weaver) on Fri, Sep 15, 2017 @ 01:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [NIST](https://www.nist.gov/), the National Institute of Standards and Technology, published a document in December 2016, protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations. All organizations doing business with government primes must be compliant by 12/31/17. In order to continue to receive Purchase Orders from government primes in 2018, all companies MUST be compliant with [NIST 800-171](http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-171.pdf). [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/nist-800-171-is-your-company-prepared-for-2018) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/nist-800-171-is-your-company-prepared-for-2018#comments-listing) ## [Zentech to Exhibit at Maryland Manufacturing Day; Join Governor Hogan and Others](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-to-exhibit-at-maryland-manufacturing-day-join-governor-hogan-and-others-1) Posted by [Stephanie Weaver](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-weaver) on Mon, Sep 11, 2017 @ 02:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://files.constantcontact.com/e820e1b8001/89e12b28-4364-4336-9303-1327b526b92b.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-to-exhibit-at-maryland-manufacturing-day-join-governor-hogan-and-others-1) Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. (Baltimore, Md.) is proud to announce our continued support of National Manufacturing Day with our exhibitor participation in the Regional Manufacturing Institute’s (RMI) Maryland Manufacturing Day event on October 6, 2017 at Martin’s West. [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-to-exhibit-at-maryland-manufacturing-day-join-governor-hogan-and-others-1) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-to-exhibit-at-maryland-manufacturing-day-join-governor-hogan-and-others-1#comments-listing) ## [Visit the Zentech Resource Center For Electronics Industry Professionals](https://info.zentech.com/blog/visit-the-zentech-resource-center-for-electronics-industry-professionals) Posted by [Stephanie Weaver](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-weaver) on Wed, Aug 23, 2017 @ 02:35 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![RF Circuits WP.png](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/RF%20Circuits%20WP.png) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/visit-the-zentech-resource-center-for-electronics-industry-professionals) Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. is a privately held, [engineering-driven](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentechs-engineering-design-services-saves-you-time-and-resources) contract manufacturer specializing in the design and manufacture of highly-complex electronic and RF circuit cards and assemblies. The company is headquartered in its purpose-built facility located in Baltimore, MD and maintains several [key certifications](https://info.zentech.com/blog/highly-certified-matters), including ISO 9001:2008, ITAR (US State Dept.), AS9100 (aerospace), and ISO 13485 (medical). In addition, Zentech is a certified IPC Trusted Source supplier for Class 3 mission-critical electronics, and the company is IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum QML certified.  [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/visit-the-zentech-resource-center-for-electronics-industry-professionals) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/visit-the-zentech-resource-center-for-electronics-industry-professionals#comments-listing) ## [Zentech Invites You to Attend SMTA Capital's Annual Tech Expo](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-invites-you-to-attend-smta-capitals-annual-tech-expo) Posted by [Stephanie Weaver](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-weaver) on Tue, Aug 22, 2017 @ 11:58 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Capital_Chapter_Logo.jpg](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/Capital_Chapter_Logo.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-invites-you-to-attend-smta-capitals-annual-tech-expo) Zentech would like to invite you to [SMTA Capital's](https://www.smta.org/chapters/chapters_detail.cfm?chapter_id=14) Annual Tech Expo. Held at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab this Thursday, August 24 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, there is no better technical exchange, networking and exhibitor line-up in the Mid-Atlantic. Join attendees from Northrop Grumman, JHU-APL, the DOD, NASA, Gemalto, Ciena, Lockheed Martin, Leidos, Harris, Raytheon, Stanley Black and Decker, Orbital, DRS and many others! We have an excellent technical program lined up, featuring industry experts from across the US, 47 exhibitors, a live equipment demo and lunch is provided! - [The Deadly Sins of SMT Assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/phill-zarrow-of-itm-consulting-to-present-at-capital-chapters-expo-and-tech-forum) Speaker: Phil Zarrow of ITM Consulting - [Density, Advanced Materials and Cost Drivers Associated with Advanced Circuit Design, Fabrication and Assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/gerry-partida-of-summit-interconnect-to-present-at-smta-capital-chapters-expo-and-tech-forum) Speaker: Gerry Partida, Summit Interconnect  - [Reliability without Hermeticity: Commercial Vapor Deposited Coatings for High-Frequency RF Micro-Electronics](https://info.zentech.com/blog/shannan-oshaughnessy-of-gvd-corporation-to-present-at-smta-capital-chapters-expo-and-tech-forum) Speaker: Shannan O’Shaughnessy, Ph.D., GVD Corporation  Is your interest high-technology printed circuit boards? Come visit with representatives from Amitron, ASC, Colonial Circuits, Compunetics, Electronic Interconnect, Prototron, and Summit Interconnect. Looking for an outstanding electronics contract manufacturer? Regional leaders ACDI and Zentech will be exhibiting and available to discuss your most difficult electronics manufacturing requirements. Are you manufacturing your own electronic products? See our full list of manufacturing systems and consumable exhibitors [here](https://www.smta.org/expos/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_b2XGZ1DszKjLP5FA7ugVtboxIjp5D2fU-ejdXdbHaetoMOAy89jNnV5eeeUE7vD0LgmoG#capital). Our featured presentation is a live demo on the exhibit floor of Essemtec’s FOX System, previewed [here.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5ifg-MWJ8o) [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-invites-you-to-attend-smta-capitals-annual-tech-expo) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-invites-you-to-attend-smta-capitals-annual-tech-expo#comments-listing) ## [Best Practices to Mitigate Counterfeit Electronic Components](https://info.zentech.com/blog/best-practices-to-protect-your-company-from-counterfeit-electronic-components) Posted by [Stephanie Weaver](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-weaver) on Mon, Aug 21, 2017 @ 09:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/conterfeit%20risk.png) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/best-practices-to-protect-your-company-from-counterfeit-electronic-components) Counterfeit electronic components is an age-old issue, but is growing in exponential proportions with respect to the types of products being counterfeited, industries being affected and potential consequences caused by counterfeits. [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/best-practices-to-protect-your-company-from-counterfeit-electronic-components) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/best-practices-to-protect-your-company-from-counterfeit-electronic-components#comments-listing) ## [SMTA Capital Expo to Feature Essemtec Fox Pick and Place System](https://info.zentech.com/blog/smta-capital-expo-to-feature-essemtec-fox-pick-and-place-system) Posted by [Stephanie Weaver](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-weaver) on Thu, Aug 17, 2017 @ 12:39 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/Capital_Chapter_Logo.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/smta-capital-expo-to-feature-essemtec-fox-pick-and-place-system) The [SMTA Capital Chapter](https://www.smta.org/chapters/chapters_detail.cfm?chapter_id=14) is pleased to announce that it will feature a live demo of the Essemtec Fox pick-and-place system at the upcoming expo on Thursday, August 24th.     The Essemtec Fox can have up to 180 feeder lanes, needs only 1sqm of floor space and can accept PCBs of up to 406 x 305 mm. It is expandable in any direction. The Fox can drive up to 180 feeder lanes, illustrating its dedication to high-mix production. Due to its small footprint and reasonable weight, the machine is ideal for use in limited space production areas even those located on upper floors.   The SMTA Capital Expo and Tech Forum will be held at Johns Hopkins University / Applied Physics Lab, Kossiakoff Center, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD 20723. Registration opens at 8:00 AM and includes a complimentary lunch on the show floor.  Exhibits are open from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM and the first technical presentation will start at 9:30 AM. [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/smta-capital-expo-to-feature-essemtec-fox-pick-and-place-system) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/smta-capital-expo-to-feature-essemtec-fox-pick-and-place-system#comments-listing) ## [Shannan O’Shaughnessy of GVD Corporation to Present at SMTA Capital Chapter's Expo and Tech Forum](https://info.zentech.com/blog/shannan-oshaughnessy-of-gvd-corporation-to-present-at-smta-capital-chapters-expo-and-tech-forum) Posted by [Stephanie Weaver](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-weaver) on Tue, Aug 15, 2017 @ 12:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Capital_Chapter_Logo.jpg](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/Capital_Chapter_Logo.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/shannan-oshaughnessy-of-gvd-corporation-to-present-at-smta-capital-chapters-expo-and-tech-forum) The SMTA Capital Chapter is pleased to announce that Shannan O’Shaughnessy of   [GVD Corporation](http://www.gvdcorp.com/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_UTm5mUmD3RcMWm3a8W0Pol6kxYzWIZWWRqPVreENQ-0-n8VuR2GXQUk3PcjHlWq6aan5O), will present “Reliability without Hermeticity: Commercial Vapor Deposited Coatings for High-Frequency RF Micro-Electronics” at the upcoming Capital Expo and Tech Forum at Johns Hopkins University / Applied Physics Lab, Kossiakoff Center, on Thursday, August 24th.   [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/shannan-oshaughnessy-of-gvd-corporation-to-present-at-smta-capital-chapters-expo-and-tech-forum) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/shannan-oshaughnessy-of-gvd-corporation-to-present-at-smta-capital-chapters-expo-and-tech-forum#comments-listing) ## [Summit Interconnect Chooses atg A7a for High-speed Electrical Test and Automation](https://info.zentech.com/blog/summit-interconnect-chooses-atg-a7a-for-high-speed-electrical-test-and-automation) Posted by [Stephanie Weaver](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-weaver) on Wed, Aug 09, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/atgA7a.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/summit-interconnect-chooses-atg-a7a-for-high-speed-electrical-test-and-automation) Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the platform for all surface mount technology processes and electronics manufacturing. Ensuring that all bare printed circuit boards have been tested by the PCB manufacturer is critically important and ensures their electrical integrity prior to the assembly of components. [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/summit-interconnect-chooses-atg-a7a-for-high-speed-electrical-test-and-automation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/summit-interconnect-chooses-atg-a7a-for-high-speed-electrical-test-and-automation#comments-listing) ## [Q3 2017 Market Conditions Report for the Electronics Industry](https://info.zentech.com/blog/q3-2017-market-conditions-report-for-the-electronics-industry) Posted by [Stephanie Weaver](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-weaver) on Mon, Aug 07, 2017 @ 01:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![DSC03170.jpg](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/DSC03170.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/q3-2017-market-conditions-report-for-the-electronics-industry) [Future Electronics](http://www.futureelectronics.com) recently released the Q3 2017 Market Conditions Report for the electronics industry. 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