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The technology giants continually show us that innovation is key to success and with frequent product upgrades and advances, the electronics industry has to be fast-paced to keep up with customer demands.   The competitive advantage of speed Companies that deliver their products to market in a short time frame benefit from: a longer window in which to sell the ability to reach innovators, early…

The rapid emergence of numerous disruptive technologies is creating a host of opportunities for those companies agile enough to bring products to market rapidly and in a flexible manner. In response to these challenges, many are looking to outsource non-core manufacturing activities, such as the production of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and electro-mechanical assemblies, to a…

The industrial world is changing at a blistering pace as technologies that were only recently considered to be in their infancy become adopted globally. Take Industry 4.0, for example, or the automation of, and data exchange between, manufacturing technologies. Less than a decade ago this wasn't much more than a smart concept; now it's a US $66 billion market. Similarly, the automotive sector is…

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the way in which companies and consumers around the world operate, live and work, with IoT technologies evolving fast. In a recent report from Business Insider Intelligence, it was predicted that there will be more than 55 billion IoT devices by 2025, up from about 9 billion in 2017. The explosion in IoT technologies will create huge opportunities for…

To improve our manufacturing efficiency and levels of quality still further, we have recently conducted a detailed research survey of our customers. We conducted this research to understand the challenges they face and why they outsource to a Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) company for their electronic manufacturing requirements. From our research, there are four main reasons for…

Following on from our PCBA testing blog, which looked at the two most commonly used methods of ensuring the integrity of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) – in-circuit and functional testing – it is also important to understand the difference between these two test methods. Although, ideally, both should be used to confirm integrity and functionality, this may not always be practical…

If you’ve decided that outsourcing your electronics manufacturing makes sense, your next step is to look at potential Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) partners.    You are passionate about your products. You’ve worked hard, burnt endless midnight oil and gone through highs and lows to get your product ready for market. Can you find a partner who cares as passionately as you…

We’re often asked about the difference between Offshore Electronics and other contract electronics manufacturers.  In effect, customers want to know why they should partner with us rather than another supplier, and to understand what makes us special.    Choosing a supplier, especially one that is of strategic importance to your business, is fundamentally no different from making any other…

The maxim: “If something is worth doing, it's worth doing well,” has been around for years, but it is as true today as it ever was.  Here at Offshore Electronics, this ethos runs through the company’s entire operation, from the design of an initial printed circuit board (PCB), to its creation, testing and installation. Reliability of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) is key to a…

The IMF (International Monetary Fund) is among a number of leading economic forecasters to predict that the global economy will continue to grow steadily in coming years. The organisation anticipates growth of 3.9% in 2018, continuing at the same rate in 2019. Although this is great news for businesses, it also creates fresh challenges, as manufacturers of electronics components in particular…