Over the past few years, the flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs) market has grown considerably. By the end of 2025, the flexible PCB sector is projected to have grown at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of over 11.2% since 2019, meaning the market will be sitting at a staggering 26.8 billion USD. This growth [...]
Have you ever wondered what happens to your electronic devices when you replace them? In 2018, the issue of single-use plastics came to the forefront and captured the world’s attention. But what about the arguably even more concerning challenge of tackling electronic waste (or ‘e-waste’)? Recycling e-waste involves a combination of processes, including manual and [...]
On 24 December 2020, the UK finally agreed a Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) with the EU, which came into effect on 1 January 2021. Although there is a great relief that the UK did not crash out without a deal, there are still plenty of administrative hurdles for electronics manufacturers — and, indeed, any [...]
Despite plenty of challenges along the way, 2020 was (for the most part) a good year for EC Electronics. We were able to retain all our customers throughout the pandemic — even doubling our business with one long-standing customer — and we also managed to gain some new ones! We also did very well in [...]
Every great product starts with an idea. But how do you turn that idea into a fully functional electronic product? The answer lies in effective product realisation services. Product realisation combines market research and technological requirements with capabilities and resources to define the new product designs and requisite manufacturing services. Through a six-stage process, you [...]
Over the past few years, we have seen many technological changes as we continue to modernise the world around us. But one of the most prominent technological advances to emerge in recent years is the Internet of Things (IoT) and IoT-based electronics. Today, all kinds of devices in every shape and size — from vehicles [...]
Everyone had high hopes and exciting plans for 2020. But come March, those plans (and hopes) were quickly dashed and put on hold. Staring into the abyss of the unknown and nationwide lockdown, many feared for their lives and livelihoods, as they struggle to comprehend the scale of what we were all facing. However, looking [...]
If Brexit rocked the boat, then the coronavirus pandemic threatened to tip it over entirely. It is fair to say that 2020 has been a challenging year for international business — one which will likely become the catalyst for a series of knock-on changes across many different sectors. One area which has already been significantly [...]
Recycling and waste management is a significant problem across the world. The electronics industry is far from the only culprit; however, although electronics waste — also known as ‘e-waste’ — makes up only a fraction of the total waste generated, it is still a growing concern. If disposed of incorrectly, e-waste can release hazardous substances [...]
No matter the size of your company or which sector you operate in, 2020 will undoubtedly have been a rollercoaster year. After three and a half years of Brexit negotiations, the UK officially left the EU. However, there are still negotiations to be had, which will decide the future of trade between the UK and [...]
