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With tariffs and trade uncertainty still shaping sourcing decisions, engineers are asking: Is it still cheaper and faster to prototype PCBs overseas, or does it now make sense to buy local?
Hackaday recently spotlighted a post from a maker who decided to dig into that exact question. His analysis offers a side-by-side comparison of cost, speed, and trade-offs between Chinese and U.S. PCB manufacturers, shedding light on how today’s economic conditions are reshaping old assumptions.
Of course, with the fluidity of today’s international trade, what was found here may change quickly enough. If an organization is going to make decisions on where to source from in this environment, it is best to have the right software that can manage ⸺ and make readily available ⸺ the frequent changes in cost and lead time. Aligni MRP is built to do just that.
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