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    Component Goes End of Life

    What Happens When a Component Goes End of Life?

    Every year, manufacturers announce components that are moving to Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND)…

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    What You Should Expect from a PCB Assembly Partner

    Choosing a PCB assembly partner is more than a purchasing decision. It shapes how reliably…

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    How is geopolitical instability affecting PCB assembly?

    Geopolitical instability is not a new issue for electronics manufacturing, but what has changed is…

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    Working Towards AS9100 and ISO 14001 Certification

    As a contract electronics manufacturer, quality has always underpinned how we operate. With a well-established…

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    Reshoring PCB Assembly

    The Advantages of Reshoring PCB Assembly to the UK

    PCB assembly has long been viewed as a process best outsourced overseas, often with cost…

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    Protecting Your PCB Against Counterfeit Components

    Protecting Your PCB Against Counterfeit Components

    The rise of counterfeit and nonconforming parts is an industry challenge that continues to grow.…

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    SMT vs Through Hole

    SMT vs Through Hole: Which PCB Assembly Method Suits Your Build?

    If you’re sourcing PCB assembly at scale, the manufacturing method matters. Surface Mount Technology (SMT)…

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    Overengineering in Electronics

    When Complexity Becomes a Weakness: Rethinking Overengineering in Electronics

    Is adding more always an improvement? As electronics become more advanced, so too do the…

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    Is It Time To Invest In Bespoke PCB Boxes

    Is It Time To Invest In Bespoke PCB Boxes?

    If your product line has grown to the point where you need a bespoke PCB…

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    Supporting the Next Generation with Bury College

    We are pleased to be supporting the next generation with our recent apprenticeship programme. By…

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