A key question for any Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) who may be considering outsourcing prod...
Improved productivity is one of the primary measures of success within manufacturing. And as UK manu...
There’s been much discussion in recent months about the increase in the global demand for electronic...
The skills gap continues to be an issue that looms large in the UK manufacturing sector, as companie...
Growth is usually seen by manufacturers as a good thing - a sign of success and a result of hard wor...
As new and innovative technology continues to evolve on a daily basis, the need for electronic compo...
Welcome to our latest electronic component market review. Unfortunately, conditions are still not im...
A site visit can be an invaluable exercise in helping you to better understand your electronics manu...
There are a whole host of benefits which make graduate schemes within the UK manufacturing industry ...
UK Manufacturing would appear to be experiencing both an exciting and a disconcerting time, accordin...
The UK manufacturing industry is currently responsible for the direct employment of in excess of 2.6...
As a buyer of electronic components I’ve taken for granted just how many terms are used on a daily b...
Innovations within technology and automation mean that UK manufacturing is experiencing an exciting ...
The world of Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) is a fast-moving and technologically innovativ...
Subcon 2018, the UK’s premier sub-contract manufacturing supply show, is returning to the Birmingham...
I know, I know, you don’t want to hear that the price of components are going up. Or that lead-times...
The fastest way for manufacturers to achieve growth in a new world of industrial connectivity is to ...
We’ve all seen the pictures on LinkedIn. You know the ones I mean, the ‘new starter’ desk image fill...
The market still remains in a poor state with supply outstripping demand in almost all product categ...
As your business continues to grow and evolve, gaps in talent can start to appear. And whilst growth...
Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) is the automated visual inspection of a Printed Circuit Board (PC...
Shipping your products to their end destination is the final stage in your manufacturing process and...
In a busy manufacturing environment time is precious. Production inefficiencies can hurt a manufactu...
The biennial ‘Drives & Controls’ Exhibition, widely recognised as the UK’s leading show for automati...
We are well aware of the threat of counterfeit components to electronic supply chains. Counterfeitin...
As an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) you will be focussed on increasing sales and maximising ...
When things go wrong ‘poor communication’ is often cited as the reason. And quite often, justifiably...
Surface mount assembly (SMT) has a crucial role to play in the New Product Introduction (NPI) proces...
Taking a new product design from conception to reality is a hugely exciting prospect for any Origina...
In November 2017, the UK’s Department for Education hosted its first ever Skills Summit which brough...
The ‘What Next?’ exhibition (2nd - 3rd March 2018) is targeted at 15-19 year olds who are looking fo...
For OEMs looking to improve a product's viability through its life-cycle, the decision to outsource ...
Current Market Conditions Unfortunately, over the past three months the market has seen further incr...
Many Original Electronics Manufacturers (OEMs) choose to outsource manufacturing to an Electronics M...
There’s no doubt that the use of automation is transforming global manufacturing, with initiatives s...
Your manufacturing staff are the backbone of your electronics manufacturing organisation. They are t...
Celebrating its 20th anniversary between the 6th and 8th February 2018, it won't be long until thous...
The new fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is driving the transformation of manufacturing across the...
Outsourcing part or all of your manufacturing to an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider...
There are some great benefits to be had from attending manufacturing trade shows. Not just for your ...
A world where the digital and physical are interconnected is quickly becoming the norm for the manuf...
There’s no escaping the fact that manufacturing is entering a period of evolution and change. But fo...
Whichever part of the electronics industry you are involved in, you will probably have noticed the c...
When looking to make a hotel reservation recently, it struck me that most if not all establishments ...
No matter where you are in your outsourcing journey, ensuring that your Electronics Manufacturing Se...
In any sector with a lot of competing businesses, service can be one of the biggest differentiators....
Blockchain. It’s one of the hottest topics in the tech world, and a buzzword that’s been popping up ...
Outsourcing your procurement, assembly, test and logistics to an Electronics Manufacturing Services ...
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have outsourced their manufacturing to Electronics Manufactu...
As an Original Electronics Manufacturer (OEM), you’ll be focused on getting products ready for sale ...
The ninth annual Advanced Engineering event will be held on 1st-2nd November 2017. As the UK’s large...
Testing is an integral part of the manufacturing process. It safeguards against defects and faults, ...
We understand that selecting a contract electronics manufacturer (CEM) that fits well with your outs...
Current Market Conditions The most frequent question right now being asked within the industry, is “...
The Engineering Design Show (18th - 19th October) is advertised as "the UK's must-attend event for e...
The success of any supply chain relies on quality and stability. If either of these elements are thr...
Once a decision has been made to outsource your electronics manufacturing the next step is to find a...
Now that you have made the decision to outsource, you’ll next want to decide how much control you'd ...
In today’s increasingly connected world cybersecurity is a real concern for businesses. Recent high-...
With around 250 Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers in the UK alone, finding the righ...
Closing the skills gap in engineering and electronics manufacturing is a topic that comes up for dis...
The start of an outsourcing partnership is an exciting time for an original equipment manufacturer (...
Once you have decided to outsource to an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partner you need t...
When disruptions to the electronic component supply chain occur they are painful. Lead-times can ext...
Current Market Conditions The global electronics market is up between 15% and 20% from this time las...
What does the future hold for the manufacturing industry? In a world where the Internet of Things, 3...
Whether you are manufacturing in house, or you have already outsourced to a Contract Electronics Man...
More to the point why should you, the customer, care? At its simplest level, the Fourth Industrial R...
Arguably, industrial electronics is once again falling victim to the consumer electronics market: th...
When deciding to outsource your electronics manufacturing to an Electronics Manufacturing Services (...
Outsourcing your electronics manufacturing can be a complex process. It usually forms part of a much...
One of the greatest benefits of outsourcing part or all of your manufacturing operation to an electr...
As you may or may not know, 2011 saw the legal initiation of the RoHS 2 recast and an update of the ...
Accurately trying to predict the configuration options your customer will order over a 12-month peri...
With less than a month to go, Subcon 2017 (6th - 8th June) will be returning to the NEC to host what...
The account management role can mean very different things across industries and electronics manufac...
Sometimes, no matter how well you've researched and vetted your suppliers, supply chain issues rear ...
Technology trends continue to drive miniaturisation in electronic components. As a result, product d...
Waste is a common problem within the electronics manufacturing industry. Whether large volumes of fa...
The rise in demand for miniaturised components within consumer electronics is forcing designers of i...
Lean manufacturing is nothing new, but it remains an important philosophy for manufacturers seeking ...
Gone are the days when original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) simply outsourced their printed circu...
When it comes to valuable assets, our natural instinct is to protect them. Take, for example, a leng...
Within days of the inauguration of the United States' 45th President, Donald Trump, over 90 executiv...
It feels like the skills gap in UK manufacturing (and, indeed, global manufacturing) has been a topi...
If someone were to ask you what your current business goals are, it is likely that "sales growth" wo...
Finding the right electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for your business can be a chall...
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is nothing if not massive and complicated. There is a huge amount o...
George Osborne first announced the National Living Wage (NLW) during the 2015 Summer Budget, in an a...
"5S relates to workplace organisation and forms a solid foundation upon which many organisations bas...
It's nearly that time of year again: Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2017 is just around the ...
In previous blog posts, we've looked at the pros and cons of selective and wave soldering. Both tech...
If the answer is no, then I am afraid you are running out of time. First announced during the 2015 S...
The unfortunate reality is that most, if not all, electronics manufacturing companies incur waste in...
As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) your company has worked tirelessly to narrow down the li...
"Six Sigma is a quality programme that, when all is said and done, improves your customer's experien...
When you decide to outsource your manufacturing operation to an electronics manufacturing services (...
It's a question that gets to the very heart of things: why do original equipment manufacturers (OEMs...
"Trust is like blood pressure. It's silent, vital to good health, and if abused it can be deadly." F...
Although some original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) view printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) ...
When you're choosing an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider to outsource your manufact...
A few weeks after New Year falls on the Gregorian Calendar comes Chinese New Year. In 2017, the latt...
Earlier this year, we wrote a blog about five of the more common myths relating to electronics manuf...
In a previous post, we talked about successfully managing the partnership between an original equipm...
When you outsource your manufacturing operation to an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provi...
In a simple world, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) would take out their smartphone, hit the...
The term takt time derives from the German word Taktzeit and translates to either "measure", "cycle"...
When internal departments work together amazing things can happen. Your design team sketches out inn...
There has been much written recently about Industry 4.0, and rightly so as it's a huge and far-reach...
Picture the scene: you are an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) enjoying healthy sales growth. B...
The partnership between an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and a contract electronics manufact...
Are you considering outsourcing your printed circuit board assembly (PCBA)? Perhaps you want to free...
We all do it. In an attempt to stand out from other electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provide...
"We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, ...
Arguably the UK's largest exhibition dedicated to serving the needs of manufacturing and electronics...
Not many people know the answer and, if we are honest, a large number of electronics manufacturing c...
There is no doubt that industrial automation is reshaping the manufacturing and engineering landscap...
Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers are frequently asked if they offer "traceability"...
Industrial automation is a complex and mammoth topic covering areas ranging from simple control syst...
The buzz around 3D printing, or additive manufacturing as it also known, continues to grow day-by-da...
If you have already outsourced elements of your manufacturing to an electronics manufacturing servic...
Solder bridges (or "shorts" as they are also known) occur when solder unintentionally connects one e...
When it comes to outbound logistics - i.e. the processes involved in controlling the shipping of app...
One of the great benefits of outsourcing your manufacturing is that it can largely remove the need t...
There was a time when robots were simply the stuff of science fiction – entities that veered towards...
Electrical safety testing is an essential step in the manufacturing process for any product that use...
As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), testing is absolutely critical to everything you do. Th...
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been outsourcing their electronics manufacturing and te...
No one can accurately predict the future. However, it’s fair to say that some of the technological a...
This month we caught up with David Bennett, President of MIRTEC Europe. Founded back in 2000, with f...
In a previous post, we discussed soak testing, a form of performance testing that is used in electro...
When it comes to outsourcing their manufacturing operation, most original equipment manufacturers (O...
This month we caught up with John Blandy, Sales Manager of TestWorks Group Ltd. TestWorks is an inno...
In recent blog posts, we have discussed two test methods for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs...
Even the most competent of manufacturers can make mistakes during the build process; the nature of m...
As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), one of your key focusses is likely to be designing and ...
E-auctions have been used since the late 1990s. Soon after the world-wide adoption of the Internet, ...
Recently we spoke to Paul Rooimans, Managing Director of Mycronic United Kingdom and Benelux. Mycron...
Testing is a fundamental element of your manufacturing operation. Without implementing a robust test...
Subcon 2016 (7th - 9th June) is advertised as "the UK’s premier manufacturing supply chain show dedi...
We all need a helping hand once in a while. And when it comes to the final installation of a control...
Your supply chain powers your manufacturing operation. Successfully managing the flow of components ...
Sourcing the right components is fundamental to producing high-quality products that meet your custo...
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been outsourcing their manufacturing to electronics man...
After you’ve chosen to outsource to an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, there is a...
Potting is the process of filling or submersing a complete electronic assembly using a compound mate...
Fitting an incorrect component to a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) is bad news. If an electro...
We’ve written blogs discussing the challenges facing OEMs in PCB assembly and the common problems th...
Drives & Controls 2016 (12-14 April) is widely regarded as the UK’s leading trade show for automatio...
Identifying and preventing "failures" is an ongoing issue facing electronics manufacturing services ...
One of the on-going challenges contract electronics manufacturers (CEMs) face is the demand to relia...
In previous posts, we have discussed the potential obstacles original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)...
I was recently thinking back to some of the outsourcing projects that I have been involved in that a...
Many contract electronics manufacturers (CEMs) sell the concept that they are an extension of their ...
As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), once you’ve outsourced your manufacturing to an electro...
Arguably the UK's largest regional manufacturing technology, electronics and subcontracting exhibiti...
Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers have traditionally been categorised into three di...
In a previous post, we discussed the challenges facing OEMs in PCB assembly and how to overcome them...
Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) look to contract electronics manufacturers (CEMs) as a ...
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the "brains" of electronic devices. A PCB contains conductive trac...
In-circuit test (ICT) has been around for many years now. And despite the emergence of competing tes...
The roles of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electronics manufacturing service (EMS) provid...
For contract electronics manufacturers (CEMs) to succeed, they must have the right people with the r...
Often the simplest ideas are the best. Extracting these from employees, however, can be a complex pr...
The New Product Introduction (NPI) process is arguably one of the most crucial elements of contract ...
Whatever your product or products, as an OEM you will be focused on three criteria: quality, consist...
Whether the parts are bent, scratched, or showing signs of imperfection, metalwork issues can cause ...
At the product design stage, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must decide how configurable th...
Sounds dramatic, doesn’t it? But for anyone involved in electronics manufacturing, thermal shock is ...
"Knowledge is power" as the old saying goes, but in manufacturing it's also one of your company's bi...
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 was introduced to the UK statute books in March 2015. From October 29, a...
You've taken every precautionary measure in the book during the build up to outsourcing your manufac...
As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) looking to outsource part or all of your manufacturing, ...
Once the decision to outsource responsibility for your entire assembly operation to a contract elect...
It's always important to do your homework when choosing any supplier. But when it comes to selecting...
Providing you plan the day in advance, trade shows can be a useful way of getting in front of contra...
Transferring your entire manufacturing operation over to an electronics manufacturing services (EMS)...
In addition to producing high quality PCB assemblies, Paragon, through its group companies JJS Elect...
Getting a good deal is part of human nature, but it pays to be wary if your electronics manufacturin...
Although the IPC standards give pretty clear guidelines, the cleanliness (or otherwise) of a PCB ass...
Now is probably a good time to review the current status of the legislation and the approaches being...
Flying probe testing has become an increasingly popular alternative to the more traditional in-circu...
You’ve reviewed the quote and are now in a position to send across an order to your chosen electroni...
Quality in manufacturing is a big issue. Compromise it and you threaten the viability and profitabil...
When it comes to supply chain excellence, mitigating the risk of "suspect" electronic devices is a k...
After weeks of carrying out research and refining your "shortlist" of potential electronics manufact...
It may take time and patience, but original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that are willing to inves...
In previous blogs we’ve discussed the value of involving your electronics manufacturing services (EM...
Badges are funny things aren’t they? As children, we learn early on that badges are awarded for all ...
The request for quotation (RFQ) process plays a pivotal role in kick-starting an outsourcing relatio...
The value of involving your electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partner in design for manufactu...
Supply chains agile enough to respond to ever changing client demand, yet robust enough to ensure in...
In a 2014 survey carried out by the EEF, one in six UK original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) had r...
Following on from our recent post about Computer Aided Design (CAD) in manufacturing we thought it w...
By connecting everyday objects through networks and enabling them to send and receive data, the Inte...
One of the most common requests an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider will make befor...
It has been widely reported that more and more original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are looking t...
When decisions need to be made regarding outsourcing one or more of your products to an electronics ...
Outsourcing electronic printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) is usually a simple and well defined ...
Through bringing new, value-added services to the table, your electronic manufacturing services (EMS...
When an OEM sets off to select an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, the focus is of...
As part of your initial research into potential electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partners, i...
Variously known as the Engineering Change Note, Order or Request (ECN, ECO or ECR), the process for ...
If, as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), you’ve been researching the various benefits that c...
As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), you will have heard the terms 'offshoring', 'onshoring'...
Studio Schools have been around for a few years now, with 36 already open and 9 in the pre-opening s...
You've decided to take your first steps into outsourcing and have drawn up a shortlist of potential ...
With the increasing shift to outsourcing in electronics manufacturing, it’s more important than ever...
If you've already completed an initial analysis of your own manufacturing operation and are now cons...
Bringing a Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) on board has always been an expedient approach fo...
Despite everything you may have already read, unfortunately it’s true. Outsourcing the production of...
Congratulations you’ve done it! For a number of years you have watched your business steadily grow a...
We promised to keep you up-to-date with the evolving cycle of regulation around the use of Conflict ...
When an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company takes on the production role for a customer...
Most of us have heard people say that respect has to be earned. Similarly, many of us have grown up ...
Does your company design, develop and sell amazing products? Do they incorporate the latest technolo...
Whether it’s for a brand new product being made for the first time, or something that has been built...
As you may be aware China has a national holiday fast approaching when they will be celebrating the ...
So, what makes a ‘good’ electronics assembly then? Surely if it works then it’s alright, isn’t it? B...
Funny isn’t it? You have 365 days to influence change within your business, yet come the New Year fe...
The new product design you have been working on for what seems like a lifetime has finally been sign...
Like any close relationship, the one you build up with your Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) ...
When you first partnered with your Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider I’m guessing tha...
In order to accurately produce a quotation and subsequently manufacture an electro-mechanical assemb...
Deciding on your test strategy isn’t always a straightforward decision. One of the factors that is l...
When producing ‘mixed technology’ printed circuit board (pcb) assemblies, once all of the surface mo...
An ongoing challenge for many electronics manufacturing organisations is effective internal communic...
If you are considering outsourcing elements of your manufacturing operation, or already working with...
Outsourcing your manufacturing to an Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider sounds fantast...
A few months back, we wrote a comprehensive overview of some of the challenges presented to electron...
Often promising the world - or a load of cash, a car or a speedboat - our TV screens on Saturday nig...
As I drove home from a weekend away, my wife and I were discussing how we needed some new dining cha...
How did that happen? You sent exactly the same Request for Quotation (RFQ) out to two Electronic Man...
Investigating alternative sources of supply for your electronics manufacturing can be a daunting tas...
Chances are if you are single sourced with an EMS partner, you will have a dozen potential suppliers...
If your R&D teams overlook advances in technology or new legislation, or fail to react quickly enoug...
There are hundreds of Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) firms out there, and finding the right...
When it comes to surface mount production every second counts. That is, of course, if you want to hi...
When I read articles on the subject of outsourcing I note that 9 times out of 10 they focus on BPO (...
There has been much written about how OEMs should select their Electronic Manufacturing Services (EM...
Your Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partner may have walked you through their New Product ...
Perhaps the two most popular types of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) used in electronic PCB assembly...
Sounds a bit strange doesn’t it? Telling a Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) not to fit compon...
Picture the scene. You’ve been invited to a meeting to talk through the possible benefits of contrac...
When it comes to supply chain outsourcing the word ‘intelligence’ is often used by companies in orde...
At some point in the future it’s highly likely that an electronic component within your product will...
When breaking down the unit cost of any product, in many cases the 80/20 pareto principle applies. U...
We’ve all been there haven’t we? Each time you pass an exhibition stand another branded carrier bag ...
At some point in time, somewhere, somebody is going to find out if your product works. Or not! And i...
Are you looking into alternative suppliers to manage your manufacturing? Can you see yourself outgro...
Your R&D team have just come up with a fantastic new product design, laden with additional benefits ...
Are you under pressure from your end customer, or parent company, to return compliance questionnaire...
I’ve often heard Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) referred to as the ‘brains’ of the product or the ‘he...
March saw the seventh annual National Apprenticeship Week showcasing the value Apprenticeships bring...
Many costs in your business are visible and I’m guessing they are scrutinised on a monthly basis, ri...
JJS Manufacturing www.jjsmanufacturing.com a specialist contract manufacturing services provider wit...
We have been celebrating our recent acknowledgement in the Sunday Times Fast Tack International Trac...
Whether you managed to go to the Southern Manufacturing show or not, you might be interested to hear...
The Paragon Electronics Group will be exhibiting at the 2013 Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Ex...
This time last year the outlook for the EMS market was somewhat uncertain. The global EMS market was...
Leicestershire-based contract electronics manufacturer JJS Electronics has invested in new Automatic...
A factory under siege from disgruntled workers, with the management barricaded inside A metal proces...
On the first day back after a bank holiday,employees at one of our major suppliers were called to a ...
Having completed the IPC-A-610 Application Specialist course for Acceptability of Electronic Assembl...
It should be no surprise to anyone that here at Paragon we’ve always been committed to providing ded...
That may sound like a very strange question, but it’s one with a very definite answer. Indulge me fo...
When you think of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) what does this mean to you? If you think ...
Leading EMS and supply chain management specialist Paragon is currently reflecting on two decades in...
EMS companies typically focus on their ability to deliver PCB assemblies. However, at The Paragon El...
With an eye to the future, Lutterworth-based JJS Electronics Ltd, part of the £30m Paragon Electroni...
Here at JJS, we’ve continued to monitor the situation in Japan closely, since our March updates. Ove...
Having been widely reported throughout 2010 and the start of this year, growth at JJS Electronics co...
On Sunday April 29th the first Milton Keynes marathon took place. Alongside the full marathon there ...
Supply Chain Management and EMS specialist, The Paragon Electronics Group has reported growth of 18%...
It can’t have escaped your attention that Japan is experiencing a humanitarian disaster of epic prop...
JJS Electronics, part of the £30m Paragon Electronics Group, has launched an Advanced Apprenticeship...
Here at The Paragon Electronics Group, we love a good idiom. If you’ve read any of our other blogs, ...
JJS Electronics has continued its investment programme with the acquisition of additional test facil...
Leading contract manufacturing specialist, JJS Electronics Ltd., has adopted DEK’s new ProActiv tech...
John Mayes, The Paragon Electronics Group, talks all things EMS Watch the video here
The team at JJS Electronics recently celebrated AS9100 registration, having been awarded the industr...
For manufacturers striving to compete in today’s European marketplace, reliable local expertise is e...
Leading supply chain management and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) specialist, The Paragon...
Following recent economic challenges, lean principles are now more relevant than ever – a fact not l...
UK and Czech Republic-based JJS Electronics has extended its EMS capabilities even further with the ...
Established in 1983, JJS Electronics has a proven track record of providing reliable and cost effect...
With electronics manufacturing facilities in both the UK and The Czech Republic, JJS Electronics are...
JJS Electronics Ltd. has appointed Alf Bates to the post of Principal Test Engineer. The appointment...
In the process of implementing a seven-figure investment programme, JJS Electronics Ltd. reports tha...
Contract Manufacturer JJS Electronics Ltd. has purchased a DEK Horizon 03i screen printing platform,...
JJS Electronics Ltd. has appointed Nigel Burton as Principle Process Engineer, a role which will see...
Contract manufacturer JJS Electronics Ltd. has unveiled its brand new website, delivering a useful r...
