Back in 2004, long before most manufacturers were even thinking about ISO 14001, we started building a new product — a small electronics assembly in a plastic enclosure — for one of our customers. It occurred to us that this project provides the perfect blueprint for lots of new packaging reduction initiatives that we can [...]
When choosing an electronics manufacturing services provider to work with, there are plenty of factors to consider. Cost, experience, time to market, relationships with suppliers, testimonials from existing customers and the equipment and technology they use are all critical considerations. But what about accreditations and policies? Certifications will give you an excellent insight into what [...]
Robots have been a fascinating — and, at times, terrifying — part of pop culture for decades. But these depictions are often an exaggerated, humanoid version of the robots we see used across numerous industries every day. In reality, robotics involves programming machines to carry out a series of actions. Most of the time, these [...]
The IoT (Internet of Things) already connects many devices. In fact, the concept is growing so rapidly, who knows how many connected devices there will eventually be? Until recently, these devices have mostly run on the same networks and protocols that support mobile communications and the internet, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular. Thanks to [...]
For OEMs, deciding where to set up manufacturing operations will play a crucial part in the structure of your supply chain. Some may choose to outsource parts of the early-stage production process and then bring the final production in house, whilst others will either take on all the work internally or outsource the entire project [...]
Since 1984, when we first started the company in the UK, we have built up a strong reputation — backed by industry-recognised accreditations — for producing and supplying high-quality electronics-based products to customers across a range of industries. Now, we are a global electronics manufacturing services provider and operate fluidly around the world to provide key [...]
The complexity of global supply chains depends largely on what and how much you’re sourcing. With some materials — like paper — you’ll find a suitable supplier almost anywhere in the world. However, in the electronics industry, things are not so straightforward. Multiple commodities from multiple suppliers across various geographic locations mean global electronics supply [...]
In an industrial context, there are numerous ways to manufacture parts for specific applications. Some of the most common methods include die casting or machining of components. While die casting involves pouring molten material into a mould, machined parts are manufactured by cutting away material into the desired shape using a programmable robotic arm. One [...]
Today’s younger generation has always been able to contact other people instantly, at the touch of a button — as birthday cards, handwritten letters and even a simple telephone call have been overshadowed by ground-breaking technologies such as instant messaging and video calling. Online platforms have progressed to allow this kind of communication to take [...]
Remember the good old days of jukeboxes, typewriters and getting lost on long car journeys while trying to read a fold-out map? Fifty years ago, these items were a staple in day-to-day life. However, since then, technology has progressed immensely. Tiny portable music libraries, ultra-slim laptops, in-built satnavs and virtual gaming goggles are just some [...]
