It has been forecast that the electronics industry will produce an annual total of 52 million tonnes of electronics waste (or ‘e-waste’) by the end of 2021. In a time when technology is constantly evolving, electronic devices and appliances are being replaced and updated at an increasing rate. Although this means big business for electronics [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It's been a long time coming, but electric cars are finally set to make a breakthrough… 2019 is expected to be the year when they become a realistic option for most new car buyers. In fact, by the end of the year, an estimated 25 different electrics vehicles will be on sale — from [...]
All around the globe, countries are laying down plans and setting various targets to help make the world a more sustainable place by 2050. Some of these plans and target are ambitious but thanks to the advent of progressive new technological developments, they now have the potential to become reality. Technology is fundamentally changing the [...]
We all know fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas are not sustainable energy sources. For many years now, governments and companies within the sector have been looking for new ways to generate clean, renewable energy. However, there is still a lot more work to be done in this area. A third (33%) of [...]
