Subcontract

As an electronics design and manufacturing specialist, we explain how selecting the right subcontractor can help engineer out obsolescence before it arrives in the latest issue of Electronics Sourcing magazine.  The article - contributed to by a range of our departments - includes elements of dealing with obsolescence including procurement, alternative drop-in replacements, te ...

Aristotle once said “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” and taking this wisdom into account when selecting a sub-contract partner can pay dividends. Our Custom Team Manager Martin Skinner explains how multidisciplinary teams like Corintech add value to a project … Innovative and Expedient Design Outcomes Design projects often require a variety of skill sets. Proc ...

Electronics is a fast-moving industry. The cycle of new component release and old component obsolescence and increasing component lead-times causes ripples throughout the industry. Manufacturers of electronics based products are often forced to consider making designs obsolete before their time or else face the process of re-engineering. Re-engineering of old designs can offer ...

To keep in line with the fast evolution of electronics manufacturing technologies, we continually invest in adding industry-leading machinery to our production facilities. Check out the video of it in action HERE. Our latest addition is the PVA Delta 6. The Delta 6 is a flexible robotic conformal coating/dispensing system that is ideal for: Selective coating Potting Bead ...

In this article, we are going to outline the key issues a Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) may face when preparing your product for manufacture. We’ll detail how you, as a customer, can help in avoiding these issues and ensuring processes run as smoothly as possible by defining some best practice DFM tips. By ensuring that your design files contain all required and corre ...

What makes a successful procurement team? Most probably a large scale global reach combined with a long list of reliable suppliers, an effective purchasing strategy and a strong customer-focused and driven team. Procurement in the global electronics industry is an ever-changing challenge, with many obstacles and risks. Obtaining the right parts and components, in the right qua ...

Why do so many OEMs get complacent with their contractors? Why are they so reluctant to shop around? And why does it often take catastrophic disappointment with an existing contractor before they take action? 1.    Procurement A CEM’s procurement processes are vital. Do they approve all of their suppliers? Is their purchasing reach global? The ability to purchase at low cost, ...

Sometimes you need your electronics manufacturing partner to get something done quickly. Perhaps it’s a run of prototypes? Maybe you’re short on PCB assemblies for a pressing production order and need a fast turnaround response? We’re pleased to announce that, with hard work on our procedures and investment in equipment; we are now able to offer a rapid turnaround service for P ...

Group Finance Director, Julian Navey, considers Brexit, Trump and the outlook for the economy in 2017. We start 2017 with so many unknowns and uncertainties in the World Economy that it would seem foolish to make any firm predictions about the next 12 months. One thing is certain that in terms of both share prices and currencies, the markets will remain very nervous and subjec ...

We were pleased to see our Advert and Editorial included in Electronics Sourcing 2017 Annual Edition. Martin Skinner addresses the concerns faced by those considering switching to a new electronics assembly sub-contract supplier. Take a look at the article here (2017 Annual Edition, Page 24). ...