Insights
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The clocks go back on Sunday. Where else can you win back time?
Memory and PCB material shortages are stretching lead times. Five practical ways OEMs can win back time, from design to end…
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Industrial electronics manufacturing in the UK: what OEMs need to plan for
A motor controller in a factory, a lift control board or a monitoring unit on a farm may run for many…
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Manufacturing EV charging electronics: what OEMs need to plan for
An EV charge point has to switch high currents safely, talk to a back-end network and keep working outdoors for ten…
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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 and communications electronics, from RF-sensitive builds to data security.
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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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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…
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UK CEM Guide: Choosing the Right Partner
A contract electronics manufacturer (CEM) is a company that builds and tests electronic products on behalf of other businesses. In the…
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Right‑Shoring, Resilience and a More Strategic EMS Landscape in 2026
As we move into 2026, many of the manufacturing trends that shaped 2025 have evolved into firmer strategic expectations. Last year,…
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Today’s Market Priorities
At NOTE, we have seen these changes ourselves. They give us important insights into how the EMS sector is evolving. Operational…
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Choosing the Right Partner: Your Key to Success
Choosing the right contract electronics manufacturing (CEM) partner is a crucial decision in the electronics manufacturing industry. Their technical expertise…