There’s no doubt about it: products are getting smarter. And that translates to increasing complexity for manufacturers. Traditional mechanical products suddenly require cabling and wiring, internet connectivity, and embedded software to function. Furthermore, the electronics and electrical systems integrated into today’s smart products must keep pace with the market’s broader demands. Mass miniaturization, rising pin counts, and high network bandwidth are but a few of those demands. Manufacturers don’t have it easy. They must still control costs, hit their product launch deadlines, and meet supplier and customer demands.
