Mitigating Electronics Supply Chain Risk: Why UK Companies Are Reshoring PCBA
Mitigating Electronics Supply Chain Risk: Why UK Companies Are Reshoring PCBA The global manufacturing landscape has shifted dramatically over the past few years. Long, fragmented supply chains that wound through international oceans and overseas factories—once lauded for their razor-thin cost efficiencies—have revealed severe operational vulnerabilities. For electronics Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the UK, relying […]
SMT vs Through-Hole Assembly: Choosing the Best Insertion Method for Industrial Electronics
SMT vs Through-Hole Assembly: Choosing the Best Insertion Method for Industrial Electronics When designing or upgrading an electronic product for commercial production, one of the most critical structural decisions concerns component insertion: Should you use Surface Mount Technology (SMT), traditional Through-Hole Technology (THT), or a hybrid of both? The manufacturing method you select impacts your […]
Direct from the Factory Floor: 5 PCB Design Flaws That Cause Assembly Delays
Direct from the Factory Floor: 5 PCB Design Flaws That Cause Assembly Delays The journey from a schematic diagram on an engineer’s monitor to a fully populated, functioning printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) can be fraught with unexpected hurdles. All too often, design engineers finish their layouts, generate their Gerber files, pass them over to […]
How to Choose a Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) in the UK: The Ultimate Procurement Checklist
How to Choose a Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) in the UK: The Ultimate Procurement Checklist Outsourcing your electronics manufacturing is a major strategic milestone, but finding the right Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) can feel like navigating a minefield. For procurement managers and operations directors, the stakes are incredibly high. A misjudged partnership can lead to […]
Design for Manufacturing (DFM): How Early Collaboration Reduces PCB Production Costs
Design for Manufacturing (DFM): How Early Collaboration Reduces PCB Production Costs Introduction: The Hidden Costs of Design In the lifecycle of an electronic product, approximately 70% to 80% of the final manufacturing cost is determined during the design phase. By the time a design reaches the production floor, many of the costs are already “baked […]
Surface Mount Technology (SMT) vs Through-Hole: Choosing the Right Assembly for Your Product
Surface Mount Technology (SMT) vs Through-Hole: Choosing the Right Assembly for Your Product Introduction: Matching Method to Application In the design phase of any electronic product, one of the most fundamental decisions an engineer must make is the mounting technology for the components. While the industry has seen a massive shift toward Surface Mount Technology […]
Quality Without Compromise: Why ISO 9001:2015 is Critical for Electronics Manufacturing
Quality Without Compromise: Why ISO 9001:2015 is Critical for Electronics Manufacturing Introduction: More Than Just a Badge In the world of Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM), certificates are often prominently displayed on websites and in brochures. However, for a procurement manager or a lead engineer, an ISO 9001:2015 certification shouldn’t be viewed as just a badge […]
The Case for UK-Based PCB Assembly: Navigating Supply Chain Stability
The Case for UK-Based PCB Assembly: Navigating Supply Chain Stability Introduction: The Shift Toward Onshore Reliability The global electronics landscape has faced unprecedented volatility over the last few years. From semiconductor shortages to shipping delays and geopolitical fluctuations, the “offshore-first” model that once dominated the industry is being re-evaluated. For UK-based Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), […]
SMT Technology and Automation – Streamlining Modern Production Assembly
SMT Technology and Automation – Streamlining Modern Production Assembly Surface Mount Technology (SMT) has become one of the most influential developments in electronic manufacturing, transforming how printed circuit boards (PCBs) are designed, assembled, and produced. What started as a forward-thinking idea in the 1960s has evolved into a global manufacturing standard—driven by innovation, automation, and […]
Celebrating 40 years in Business
Celebrating 40 years in Business Founded in 1985, Magus reflects on 40 years of providing Design and Manufacturing solutions to a variety of industry sectors. Our owner, Philip Shaw, first set up the business to support the bespoke design of electronics solutions for his clients, which set the ball rolling for the implementation of […]