News and insights from NOTE UK
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After the Launch: Obsolescence, Repairs and Spares
The evenings are drawing in properly now. It is the time of year when you stop thinking about the summer and…
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National Manufacturing Day 2026: A Wrap Up from NOTE UK
Neil Owen, Vice President, NOTE UK, reflects on National Manufacturing Day and what the changing manufacturing landscape means for UK businesses.…
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What a September squirrel knows about component sourcing
Take a walk through a park this month and you’ll see grey squirrels hard at work, burying nuts one at a…
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CEM vs EMS: what is the difference?
CEM stands for contract electronics manufacturer. EMS stands for electronics manufacturing services. The two terms are used interchangeably across most of…
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The Turn: Decisions That Last in Electronics Manufacturing
Neil Owen, Vice President, NOTE UK There is something about September that I have always liked. Perhaps it is because I…
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Design for manufacture: why September decides next year’s product cost
September always feels like the real start of the year. It is also when a great many electronics products get quietly…
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Home, short haul or long haul? Where to make your electronics
A practical look at reshoring, nearshoring and where electronics manufacturing services fit across a product’s life. Neil Owen, Vice President, NOTE…
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A summer of growth at NOTE UK: new space, new kit and new faces
It’s been quite the few months across NOTE UK. Between ribbon cuttings, new equipment, industry events and welcoming new colleagues, “busy”…
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Same Priorities, Different Arena: What a Summer of Sport Reminds Me About Building Electronics
Neil Owen, VP NOTE UK What Elite Sport Can Teach Us About Manufacturing Excellence I will be honest with you: I…
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What is EMS? Electronics Manufacturing Explained
EMS stands for Electronics Manufacturing Services – the industry term for companies that design, build, test, and support electronic products and…
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PCBA? Printed Circuit Board Assembly Explained
PCBA stands for printed circuit board assembly – the process of populating a bare circuit board with electronic components and soldering…
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PCBA vs Box Build: A Guide to What the Difference Is
PCBA (printed circuit board assembly) and box build are two distinct stages of electronics manufacturing. PCBA produces a functional circuit board…