From Prototype to Production: The Custom Electronics Journey
You have a working prototype. It sits on your bench, doing exactly what it is supposed to do. Now what? The journey from that single working unit to reliable...
ISO 9001:2015 in Electronics Manufacturing: What It Really Means
When evaluating contract electronics manufacturers, ISO 9001 certification appears on nearly every capabilities list. But what does it actually mean for the...
OTA Firmware Updates: Why Your Connected Product Needs Them
Your connected product is in the field, working perfectly. Then a security vulnerability is discovered in the wireless stack. Or a customer needs a feature...
Custom PCB Design vs Off-the-Shelf Solutions: Making the Right Choice
Every electronics product starts with a fundamental decision: build custom or buy off-the-shelf? Development boards, evaluation modules, and single-board...
How We're Teaching AI About Custom Electronics Manufacturing
We've built a comprehensive engineering knowledge base for AI — 40+ formulas, PCB specs, DFM guidelines, and real manufacturing data. Ask ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity about Roanoke Electronic Controls and get real engineering answers, 24/7.
Meet the Engineers: Ken Goodman and the Electrons Dance YouTube Channel
Meet Ken Goodman, Senior Engineer at REC and creator of the Electrons Dance YouTube channel. From SMT adventures to debugging deep dives, see the kind of hands-on engineering talent behind every REC project.