UK EMS works with South Korean partner

UK EMS works with South Korean partner

Bringing R&D ideas to life, Smart Electronics wants to be your EMS partner. The UK-based EMS company specialises in the critical design, testing and building of PCBs. It offers PCB services from design to assembly, including free prototypes, AOI and component searches. The UK sales,

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Waterproof connectors from Selwyn make a splash

Waterproof connectors from Selwyn make a splash

Interconnection specialist, Selwyn Electronics has a wide range of waterproof connectors that can be used in many applications. The waterproof range is predominantly circular, but the range extends to USB, RJ45, HDMI, D type and input/output connectors. They are particularly suitable for marine and lighting

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Injection moulding extends to medical and automotive

Injection moulding extends to medical and automotive

Since starting injection moulding in 1956, Rutland Plastics has grown but is still a family business, based in Oakham in Rutland. It offers a range of plastic injection moulding services and has over 30 moulding machines on-site ranging from 50 to 1700t. This range provides

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Potters rose to ventilator challenge

Potters rose to ventilator challenge

Part of the recent £1.5million investment cycle, the dedicated assembly unit within the Potters manufacturing facility is arranged into modular workstations and assembly lines capable of adapting to different sized assemblies and component needs. Being able to vary in batch sizes from one to several

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Anti-vandal switches from RJS Electronics have high current contacts

Anti-vandal switches from RJS Electronics have high current contacts

Among the highlights of the range of relays, displays and cable assemblies by RJS Electronics on show at Southern Electronics 2022, visitors can see the RJS107 high current contact, and anti-vandal switches. They are available in 16, 19, 22 and 25mm versions. They are IP67-rated

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Standard components from Rencol complemented with custom manufacturing 

Standard components from Rencol complemented with custom manufacturing 

With a history of manufacturing dating back to 1923, Rencol Group is one of the UK’s most experienced standard component manufacturers. Its range includes standard parts for every application; from knobs, handles and handwheels for machine building, to work-holding components including clamping levers and index

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Nickel alloys and stainless steels are shipped around the globe

Nickel alloys and stainless steels are shipped around the globe

Established in 1991, Quest 4 Alloys is an independent stockholder and processor of nickel alloys and stainless steels with a reputation for a fast, efficient and reliable supply of specialist high temperature and corrosion resistant materials around the world. The purpose-built service centre in the

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Modular storage from Polstore optimises workspace

Modular storage from Polstore optimises workspace

Supplying storage and retrieval solution for the engineering sector since 1963, Polstore Storage Systems manufactures and designs CNC tool storage and transport products on its stand. The range includes CNC tool holders, CNC stand and trolleys, roller shutter cabinets, storage cabinets, racking and shelving. Built

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Advantages of carrier tape management – a video story

Advantages of carrier tape management – a video story

A short video from Adaptsys extols the virtues of carrier tape management and its next-generation, Reflex II. The carrier tape, used for semiconductor components in pick and place automated assembly systems can save cost and keeps production moving with fewer reel changes. It also reduces

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Software from Origin Engineering Solutions delivers simulation on the fly

Software from Origin Engineering Solutions delivers simulation on the fly

Engineers can rapidly run simulation scenarios for stress, fluids, and thermal analysis using Ansys Discovery. The software, presented by Origin Engineering Solutions, runs a computer’s GPU (graphics card) allowing simulation on the fly without the delay. Designers can therefore simulate products whilst they are designing

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