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NOTE UK delivers scalable, end-to-end electronics manufacturing solutions from six sites across England. Our capabilities span the full production lifecycle: PCB assembly (PCBA) using SMT and through-hole processes, box build and system integration, cable and harness assembly, and complete turnkey manufacturing from component sourcing through to 3PL fulfilment. Certified to ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and AS9100, we apply IPC-A-610 workmanship standards across all programmes – with IPC Class 3 available for high-reliability, medical and defence applications. From low-volume NPI through to high-volume serial production, NOTE UK is your trusted UK manufacturing partner.

End-to-End Manufacturing Solutions

We provide tailored manufacturing capabilities backed by a connected network for efficiency and growth.

PCBA

SMT, through-hole, and mixed-technology PCB assembly to IPC-A-610 standards – Class 2 as standard, Class 3 for high-reliability programmes. AOI on every build; X-ray available for BGA verification. Lead-free (RoHS) as standard across all UK sites.

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Box Build

Complete system integration: we build your PCBA into a finished, tested product – enclosures, wiring harnesses, displays, connectors, and sub-assemblies included. We are able to handle high-volume box build with functional test and 3PL despatch.

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Cables

Custom cable and harness assembly – ribbon, multi-core, coaxial, and overmoulded configurations built to your drawings. Every assembly tested for continuity, hi-pot, insulation resistance, and pull-force. Produced in-house alongside PCBA and box build.

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Full Turnkey

One contract from bare board to shipped product: component sourcing, PCBA, cable assembly, box build, functional test, packaging, and 3PL delivery. Single point of contact, no inter-supplier scheduling risk, and the same team that builds your prototypes, scales your volume.

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Scalability

Six UK sites – Windsor, Haddenham, Basildon, Wolverhampton, and STI NOTE (Hook, Poynton) – providing genuine multi-site capacity from low-volume NPI through to high-volume serial production. Grow your programme without changing supplier.

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Fulfilment

Packaging, labelling, serialisation, and direct-to-customer despatch managed as an extension of the production line. We handle kitting, customer-specific presentation, and 3PL handover – so quality-assured product moves to your end customer.

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3rd Party Logistics

Global distribution coordinated from our UK sites through our 3PL network, including export documentation and carrier management. Connects to NOTE Group’s international manufacturing footprint in Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Bulgaria, and China for customers needing in-region capacity.

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Commitment to Quality, Excellence and Accreditation

At the core of our operations is an unwavering commitment to delivering excellence. The quality we provide is not just a benchmark but the foundation of the trust our customers place in us. We apply our accreditations and standards carefully in all our facilities. They are recognised and aligned with global regulations. These accreditations are key to our processes. They show our commitment to compliance and best practices.

We make no compromises on quality, continuously challenging ourselves to innovate and improve. Each team member is key in our chase for zero defects. They help us meet and exceed our quality goals while keeping our accreditations.

Our Accreditations:

  • ISO 9001: Standard for quality management systems
  • ISO 13485: Standard for medtech
  • ISO 14001: Standard for environmental management
  • ISO 45001: Standard for occupational health & safety

Frequently Asked Questions – Electronics Manufacturing with NOTE UK

A: Contract electronics manufacturing (CEM) is the outsourcing of electronics assembly and production to a specialist third-party manufacturer. A CEM like NOTE UK handles everything from PCB assembly (PCBA) and box build through to functional testing, component sourcing, and 3PL fulfilment – allowing OEMs to focus on product design, sales, and customer relationships while we manage production. NOTE UK operates as a full-scope CEM across six UK sites, certified to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and AS9100.

A: PCBA (printed circuit board assembly) is the process of populating a bare PCB with electronic components – using surface mount technology (SMT), through-hole assembly, or a combination of both – and soldering them in place. Box build is the next stage: it integrates the completed PCBA with mechanical enclosures, wiring harnesses, displays, connectors, power supplies, and other sub-assemblies to produce a complete, tested, deployable product. NOTE UK offers both services independently or as part of a full turnkey programme managed under a single contract.

A: NOTE UK’s PCBA capability covers SMT, through-hole assembly, and mixed-technology boards. Our process includes solder paste application, automated component placement, reflow soldering, selective soldering for through-hole components, and AOI as standard. X-ray inspection is available for BGA and hidden-joint verification. We apply IPC-A-610 Class 2 for standard programmes and IPC Class 3 for high-reliability applications. Lead-free manufacturing to RoHS and REACH is standard; leaded processes are available where specified.

A: NOTE UK supports the complete production spectrum – from low-volume engineering prototypes and NPI builds through to high-volume serial production. Our six UK sites provide scalable, multi-site capacity, allowing customers to grow volumes without switching manufacturer. Our Haddenham facility at 37,000 sq ft is specifically configured for high-volume box build and system integration.

A: NOTE UK is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. We apply IPC-A-610 workmanship standards across all PCBA programmes – IPC Class 2 for standard applications, IPC Class 3 for high-reliability programmes. Cable assemblies are manufactured to IPC/WHMA-A-620 where specified.

A: Yes. We manufacture a wide range of cable assemblies including ribbon cables, wire-to-board assemblies, multi-core harnesses, coaxial assemblies, and overmoulded configurations. All assemblies are verified through continuity testing, hi-pot / dielectric withstand, insulation resistance, and pull-force testing. Because cables are produced in-house alongside PCBA and box build, we can co-design harness routing with enclosure layout – reducing rework and improving first-pass yield.

What Our Customers Say

  • MedTech – Diagnostic Equipment

    “NOTE understood our ISO 13485 traceability requirements from day one. They took us from NPI to volume in fourteen weeks without a single non-conformance.”
    Director of Operations,
    Medical Devices OEM

  • Industrial & Power Electronics

    “NOTE’s Kasdon facility has grown with us over the years. The team understand our products inside out. A genuine long-term, quality manufacturing partner.”
    Supply Chain Director,
    Defence Systems Integrator

  • Industrial – Control Systems

    “The NOTE team flagged two DFM issues during NPI that would have cost us quite significantly. Over seven years and that proactive, honest approach hasn’t changed.”
    Head of Procurement,
    Industrial Controls Manufacturer

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