Author Archives: formed

Assistive Technology: The UK Innovators leading the way
Posted: February 22, 2021

We celebrate the UK innovators further empowering people with disabilities through assistive technology.


Kinetic Energy Developments Leading the Renewable Revolution
Posted: January 22, 2021

As the drive towards net zero inspires industry to innovate like never before, we look at the developments being made with kinetic energy and how it can be harnessed.


Chinese New Year 2021 Shutdown Deadlines
Posted: January 6, 2021

Chinese New Year will fall this year on the 12th February 2021, and the PCB factories will close for two weeks commencing 5th February 2021, and re-open on 22nd February 2021.


UK Electronics Spreads Christmas Cheer with Doctor Kershaw’s Donation
Posted: December 22, 2020

Typically we share some Christmas Cheer in the form of gifting a bottle or two to our clients however as this year is like no other we decided to do things a little differently.


UK Labelling Change: from the CE marking to the UKCA mark
Posted: December 10, 2020

In preparation of the UK leaving the EU product manufacturers must get to grips with the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark; a new UK product marking regulation to be used in place of the CE mark for goods being placed on the UK market.


Emerging technologies and innovation tackling COVID-19
Posted: November 18, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt all sides of the globe, we look at the emerging technologies and innovations successfully fighting back.


What would the world be like if PCBs didn’t exist?
Posted: September 28, 2020

PCBs have been described as one of the top 10 tech inventions of 20th century – so what would the world be like if they didn’t exist?


Will current LED development help us achieve our Carbon Neutral targets?
Posted: September 2, 2020

In recent years advancement of current LED technology has picked up the pace but does it have the potential to help the UK become a ‘net zero’ emitter?


The importance of outsourcing to an ISO 13485 Certified Electronics Manufacturer for Medical Devices
Posted: July 8, 2020

Medical device OEM’s have a lot to consider in their search for a reliable electronics partner but finding an experienced ISO 13485 Certified Manufacturer should be their first consideration.


5 considerations when outsourcing Medical Device PCBs
Posted: July 7, 2020

As technology within the medical device industry evolves, more diagnostic, research and treatment methods rely on Printed Circuit Boards.