JWC specialises in motion control for the film industry, but often lean on their expertise to design equipment in other areas of electronics. In this case, they were designing and building laser therapy units for animal physiotherapists. The units are crucial for treating animal injuries and incorporate a PCB that controls laser diodes. The primary challenge was delivering a cost-effective product to the market, particularly targeting recently qualified animal physiotherapists with limited budgets.

Facing budget constraints, JWC sought a Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) to efficiently populate the PCBs for their laser therapy units. Competitors’ services, for initial smaller numbers, using pick and place machines, proved expensive. The need was clear – find a solution that ensured affordability without compromising quality or precision.

Active EMS emerged as the ideal partner for JWC. With the components already purchased, Active EMS took on the build of 50 PCBs. The decision to use a stencil for solder paste, manually placed by the skilled team at Active EMS, showcased their commitment to precision and accuracy.

Active EMS effectively addressed the economic challenge, enabling JWC to produce laser therapy units at a significantly lower cost than the competition. This cost advantage allowed JWC to open up the market to a broader audience.

Active EMS were very professional throughout. They offered expert advice, keeping costs down and producing a quick build, whilst not cutting any corners. We are very happy with the quality they produced and would recommend them to others looking for a reliable contract electronic manufacturer.