We are so proud to announce that our Rising Star, Joshua Shirley, has been shortlisted for the Engineering and Manufacturing Awards 2023. The EMAs celebrate the very best of UK engineering and we are excited to find out the results at the ceremony in London this September. Now employed as an Engineering Technician, Josh joined Elite 5 years ago
Six months into the year, here’s a recap of eight current trends in the electronics manufacturing industry in 2023: Internet of Things (IoT) Devices: The growth of IoT devices continues. IoT technology enables the connection and communication between various devices and systems, leading to smart homes, cities, industries, and more. Manufacturers are focusing on developing IoT-enabled products and components to
For electronic manufacturers, the last two years may have felt like a bad dream on steroids. From the pandemic to supply chain disruption, all the endless uncertainty took its toll. If 2021 and 2022 were a trainwreck, we ask ourselves what is on the horizon for the industry in 2023? The rumour is, ‘It’s coming home.’ Reshoring – ‘The
With the reduction of average chip lead times, we are finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, electronic manufacturers, and more specifically car makers are still struggling to source chips whereas on the other hand consumer electronics manufacturers are drowning in them. Nowadays chips used in cars require more advanced components due to the
The success of your organisations project should equal expansion. But what if you don’t have the efficient capacity to handle the extra production that comes with that expansion? By outsourcing your production, you can ensure your projects success. When an organization is looking to outsource, whether it be the first time or to replace their current EMS provider, there should
What is Surface-Mount Technology Assembly? (SMT) As modern electronic designs are getting smaller and more complex with an increased demand for greater functionality and added utility, engineers are now relying on surface mount technology as the preferred PCB assembly method in electronic manufacturing. The majority of electronic devices or machines we use, such as an iPhone or your car were
Introduction Despite the rapid progress in achieving gender equality in the workplace over the past decade. Women remain highly underrepresented within the technology industry. According to women in technology statistics for 2020, men outnumber women at a whopping ratio of 5:1. While it is true that throughout history men invented many key electrical components and devices, it was in fact
As we are now coming into Spring, right after observing the rest of the world celebrating the Lunar New Year, and welcoming the year of the Tiger. This year is said to be a year of positive changes and we are all hoping for that as manufacturers continue to evaluate their supply chains to fill gaps caused by persistent disruptions.
Many predicated optimism and signs of improvement throughout 2022 for the manufacturing sector. Unfortunately, they are wrong as the chip industry is in a constant struggle due to the high global demand for electronics troubled by a number of supply chain disruptions with no signs of relief. Looking back at the challenges manufacturers had to face in 2021 caused by
The days where you popped into an electronic store and purchased a brand new or trending game console, a laptop or any other electrical device on demand are long gone. Other online tech giants such as Apple, Samsung & Sony are also struggling to deliver their products to your doorstep. Customers are getting confused, why they can’t get the products