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- LIVE & updated! All the latest EPDT COVID-19 electronics industry news & stories... (02/12/2022)
  
  As the coronavirus pandemic outbreak continues to dominate the news cycle & media channels, EPDT is trying to feature all the best & latest COVID-19 electronics & manufacturing news, stories & updates for you – and now, we're collecting it together in one place for you in a regularly updated summary with links to the original posts...
- EPDT's H2 2022 Electronics Outsourcing supplement now available online (02/09/2022)
  
  Included in this month’s EPDT September 2022 issue, the latest edition of this year's twice-yearly Electronics Outsourcing supplement, covering the world of contract manufacturing & EMS (electronic manufacturing services), is now available in print or digital editions.
- A common-sense approach to sustainability & e-waste (01/09/2022)
  
  Becoming more sustainable is a key target for many companies in the UK. As well as the environmental benefits, less waste & better practices just make good business sense. Companies often start off on their route to sustainability through compliance with standards such as ISO 14001 & ISO 9001, which provide guidance on how to be more environmentally friendly & reduce waste.
- Supply chain intelligence: Allocation is back on the table (01/09/2022)
  
  There may be electronics design engineers reading this tutorial that haven’t ever experienced allocation during their time working with their purchasing departments or electronics manufacturing service (EMS) provider. Here, Matt Carefoot, Purchasing Manager at electronics manufacturing service provider, SMS Electronics starts off by explaining exactly what allocation is…
- The drive for energy efficiency – it’s smart made simple! (01/09/2022)
  
  The past few years have presented plenty of challenges to the electronics manufacturing service (EMS) sector – from Brexit & the COVID-19 pandemic to chip & labour shortages, supply chain woes & logistical trials – and now the Russia-Ukraine war and fuel, energy & cost of living crises. One thing is certain, says Steven Blyth, Director of Sales & Marketing at EMS provider, SMS Electronics – what doesn’t break you, will indeed make you stronger…
- Next leap in robotic soldering technology from Promation USA & Altus (01/08/2022)
  
  Speed, efficiency & accuracy are buzzwords often used within electronics manufacturing. Advanced robotic technology is helping companies to achieve these production goals. One company leading the way in soldering systems is electronics manufacturing capital equipment distributor, Altus Group’s partner, Promation USA, with the launch of its new Panda 500 Series.
- Top 10 tips: Creativity in the electronics industry supply chain can help counter chip shortages (01/07/2022)
  
  Thanks to Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic & now the Russia-Ukraine war, the risks & shortfalls in our global supply chains have come front & centre for most companies over the last 2 years, especially for the electronics industry. To recognise World Supply Chain Day on 21 April, Dunstan Power, Director at embedded electronics consultancy, ByteSnap Design has 10 tips for design engineers to help keep their projects on track & minimise the effects of supply chain disruptions…
- Case study: improving PCB (printed circuit board) traceability (06/06/2022)
  
  Traceability of PCBs is critical to improve production processes; however, it's increasingly difficult as technology advances, as boards become smaller in size & more complex to manufacture. To ensure PCBs meet the highest standards, medical devices & instrumentation manufacturer, Cogent Technology worked with electronics production capital equipment distributor, Altus Group on solutions for traceability of its multi-faceted PCBs.
- Case study: Yamaha achieves 100% high-frequency PCB characterization using PXI modular instruments (01/05/2022)
  
  When factory automation specialist, Yamaha Fine Technologies needed a solution for measuring the components on PCBs, including providing consistent probing for sensitive RF measurements across various types of RF devices, it looked to combine its own micro prober PCB testing machine with PXI modular instrumentation.
- PragmatIC Semiconductor unveils plans for new UK fab & design site (22/03/2022)
  
  PragmatIC Park set to be a centre of excellence for flexible electronics design & manufacturing.
- EPDT March 2022 issue (inc. Displays & Communications + EMS Outsourcing supplement features) now available online (02/03/2022)
  
  This month’s issue, now available in print or digital editions, contains features on Displays technologies & Communications applications, plus the latest edition of EPDT's twice-yearly Electronics Outsourcing supplement.
- EPDT's H1 2022 Electronics Outsourcing supplement now available online (02/03/2022)
  
  Included in this month’s EPDT March issue, the latest edition of this year's twice-yearly Electronics Outsourcing supplement, covering the world of contract manufacturing & EMS (electronic manufacturing services), is now available in print or digital editions.
- Viewpoint: 6 key trends that will impact the electronics industry in 2022 (01/03/2022)
  
  A tumultuous two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, though incredibly disruptive, have proved an unexpected spur to innovation, development & progress across a wide number of sectors – something expected to continue into 2022...
- Viewpoint: Electronics industry trends & predictions… (01/03/2022)
  
  As the year came to a close, Phil Simmonds, CEO at electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, EC Electronics reflects on the electronics & technology trends that dominated the electronics industry in 2021 – and looks ahead to 2022.
- Manufacturing & Engineering Week aims to bring 'festival of innovation & ideas' to 2022 industrial show calendar (16/12/2021)
  
  A new event series launches in 2022 featuring an exciting digital programme & live co-located exhibitions demonstrating the latest solutions to help tackle the key issues facing today’s industrial businesses. Taking place from 6th–10th June 2022, Manufacturing & Engineering Week will be a 5-day festival of British manufacturing & engineering innovation.
- The role of nanomaterials in electronics manufacturing (01/11/2021)
  
  The late 20th to early 21st century is known as the silicon age – and the impact of silicon on the electronics industry is almost too large to quantify. But, silicon electronics are now close to their physical limits in terms of efficiency & performance. Research initiative, the Graphene Flagship is working on the solution: nanomaterials like graphene & graphene related materials (GRMs).
- Show preview: Green light for productronica 2021 (01/10/2021)
  
  It’s been a tough 18 months for industry trade shows & live events, with most having to cancel or postpone events through the pandemic & global lockdowns, and many offering digital alternatives.
- EPDT's H2 2021 Electronics Outsourcing supplement now available online (02/09/2021)
  
  Included in this month’s EPDT September issue, the latest edition of this year's twice-yearly Electronics Outsourcing supplements is now available in print or digital editions.
- EPDT September 2021 issue (inc. Embedded & Energy features + EMS Outsourcing supplement) now available online (02/09/2021)
  
  This month’s issue, now available in print or digital editions, contains features on Embedded technologies and Energy applications, plus the latest edition of EPDT's twice-yearly Electronics Outsourcing supplement.
- Viewpoint: Opening up – implications for the electronics industry (01/09/2021)
  
  After over a year of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, the UK recently took another step forward in its journey out of the coronavirus pandemic. As the country adapts to a new way of life once more, we're likely to witness significant shifts in people & firms’ behaviours. And with increased digitisation & demand for electronics across almost all sectors, the electronics industry stands to continue its upward trajectory after recent events.

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