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CalcuQuote to better connect PCB Manufacturing with PCB Assembly
CalcuQuotewas started with the mission of creating a fast, accurate and efficient quoting process for the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry. The primary problem to solve for a long time was sourcing components on the Bill of Material (BOM). Thanks to the work of industry leaders, it is now easier than ever to quickly source the components on your BOM. API-based transactions, adopted by the industry’s largest suppliers, have ...
Critical Manufacturing to showcase manufacturing execution systems
Supplier of future-ready manufacturing execution systems (MES) Critical Manufacturing will showcase its MES for electronics assembly at 2021’s SMTA (Surface Mount Technology Association) International exhibition.Recognising the challenges faced by electronics manufacturers, CM's system provides a factory-wide holistic solution for connectivity and Industry 4.0 transformation.
Is globalisation over?
Like most major business sectors, the UK manufacturing industry is still navigating the challenges of COVID-19 and complexities of Brexit. In a staggeringly short period of time, both have fundamentally reshaped the way we do business.The disruption of the last 18 months has exacerbated global supply chain delays across the industry, including the challenges faced by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) who are beginning to question the risk a...
How manufacturers can increase productivity to meet demand
The IHS Markit/CIPS Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) value for May 2021 demonstrated that UK manufacturing is growing at its fastest rate in almost 30 years. Manufacturers must increase production to capitalise on the record growth in new orders. However, scaling up production quickly without additional floor space and workers can be challenging. Here Dave Walsha, Sales Manager atEMS, explores how expanding automation holds the answ...
Reducing the environmental impact of electronics manufacturing
As many organisations move towards more sustainable and environmentally sound practices, we must take stock of the industries and operations with the largest impact. One such category is electronic waste, which not only comes from old and recycled equipment but also the production of those technologies - namely through electronics manufacturing. And since the manufacturing environmental impact is already monumental, it makes sense to adjust accor...
QuoteCQ integrates with Stackrate to enhance PCB quoting
An integration between QuoteCQ, the RFQ management system from CalcuQuote, designed for Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) contract manufacturers, and Stackrate, a PCB fab manufacturing software product by Germany based company, Electronic Fellows.
Test solution heads off component obsolescence problems
ECO on the Fly is a new concept from Digitaltest on how to continue testing boards during times of supply chain interruptions and necessary board design changes caused by component obsolescence.
Driving forward with automatic EV charging
According to Next Green Car, there were over 535,000 plug-in electric and hybrid car models on UK roads in May 2021. As the ban on new diesel engines approaches, we’ll soon all be swapping gas for electricity. But bulky cables and charging infrastructure could cause a nuisance on our streets. So, should we start exploring other electric vehicle (EV) charging options? Here, Stewart Goulding, Managing Director of planetary gearhead supplier E...
EBV, Infineon partner for CoolSiC initiative
EBV Elektronik, an Avnet company, has agreed to be the first distributor to run a programme dedicated to Infineon’s silicon carbide (SiC) based CoolSiC technology.
Omega EMS selects Aegis’ FactoryLogix operations platform
Omega EMShas selected Aegis’FactoryLogixplatform. By implementing a digital transformation strategy throughout their high-mix, complex production facility, with Aegis’ FactoryLogix solution, Omega EMS aims to support their ongoing growth and commitment to delivering superior products and customer service.