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IoT and connected device manufacturing in the UK: what to look for in an EMS partner
What UK OEMs should look for when outsourcing IoT, network and communications electronics: PCB assembly, RF-sensitive builds, component lifecycles, data security…
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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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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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UK CEM Guide: Choosing the Right Partner
A contract electronics manufacturer (CEM) is a company that designs, builds and tests electronic products on behalf of other businesses. In…
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Box Build and Mechanical Integration: Why It’s Becoming the Strategic Heart of Electronics Manufacturing
For years, Box Build was treated as the final, almost administrative, stage of an electronics programme — the point at which…
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Scalable Electronics Manufacturing: Building Long-Term EMS Partnerships for Growth
As demand for complex electronic products continues to grow, scalable electronics manufacturing has become a critical priority for OEMs across industries,…
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From Concept to Customer: End-to-End Electronic Manufacturing Solutions
In today’s electronics landscape, businesses need more than just manufacturing – they need fully integrated, end-to-end electronic manufacturing solutions that connect…