PCB makers looking for respite from global financial woes may find themselves innovating to provide more front-end services.rnSuppliers in China, in particular, are moving ahead with efforts to add one-stop PCB assembly (PCBA) services to cater to a market with evolving sourcing preferences.This migration to becoming a one-stop sourcing option is expected to strengthen the region's PCB industry and reduce the 8.5 to 10 percent increase in manufacturing costs.rnOne-stop PCBA has become prefer-able as this permits PCB manufacturing and assembly to be conducted in a single place, allowing all stakeholders to match technology and quantity requirements at the shortest possible time.
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