We are now less than a decade from the ban of petrol or diesel car sales in the UK — potentially less than five years across the rest of Europe. (The European Union is reportedly considering stricter laws which would effectively amount to a ban by 2025.) Plans to only allow the sale of electrified [...]
Buildings are responsible for nearly one-third of global energy consumption and 55% of global electricity demand, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). This demand has been multiplying over the past 25 years, accounting for almost 60% of the total growth in global electricity consumption. So, it comes as no surprise that many governments worldwide [...]
Manufacturers have a duty to ensure their products meet certain quality standards. However, quality does not just apply to the final product; it should be at the heart of operations — from order receipt right through to delivering a finished, quality-assured product. With electronics manufacturing services, quality is especially important given the demands of some [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
There is a range of reasons why you might choose to outsource the manufacturing of your electronic products - from not having the technical expertise or equipment in house to being at capacity and needing help with an unexpected project. However, the primary driving factor behind outsourcing your electronics manufacturing is, of course, the cost [...]
When it comes to electronics manufacturing, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) usually involve a well-defined and relatively straightforward process. A box build, on the other hand, can mean many different things. From a PCBA in a small enclosure to a large cabinet full of wires or a fully integrated electro-mechanical system complete with electronics and pneumatics, a box [...]
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 [...]
