Electronic Manufacturing Services: Behind the Tech of Our Favorite Dark Billionaire Tropes
We all know the trope: the brooding, mysterious dark billionaire who runs a global empire from a glass-walled penthouse. He’s powerful, dangerous, and always has the latest cutting-edge technology at his fingertips. But as readers (and writers) of dark romance, have you ever wondered about the real-world industries that build that power?
The Backbone of Modern Power In many of our favorite stories, the hero’s wealth comes from "tech," but rarely do we see the details. A huge part of that world relies on Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS). These are the specialized companies that design, test, and manufacture the intricate circuit boards and hardware that power everything from the encrypted phones our "morally grey" heroes use to the high-end security systems protecting their secluded estates.
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