Innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics are catalysing rapid change in every industry, none more so than in healthcare. The medical sector is undergoing the most astonishing digital transformation. Just as antibiotics changed the course of modern medicine in the 1940s, digital and electronic technology is about to alter healthcare beyond recognition. Disruptive digital trends will revolutionise healthcare in 2024, from AI to wearables and connected electronic devices. It is now entirely conceivable that surgeons in the near future will be able to perform o ..read more

How is the globalisation of the supply chain for components affecting the market for electronic medical devices? What opportunities does it offer? What effects will it have on the manufacturing process? What challenges can it solve? And what complications could it introduce? One thing is for sure, the global market is here – and will only become more important with time. It’s those who understand how to control and facilitate it that will gain the competitive edge. Let’s first take an overview of the global component market, before looking at the advantages it offers and risks that need man ..read more

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in manufacturing is booming. And new devices are enabling manufacturers to deploy it in more areas of their work than ever before. What is the predicted growth in AI devices? Where will they be used? How will this affect the workforce? And how can you prepare your operations and teams for the AI boom? Let’s find out. AI through the crystal ball AI has already made many inroads into manufacturing processes. Yet, it is looking like these will become superhighways within five years. (You can find some examples of how AI is currently being u ..read more

‘Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.’ Arthur C. Clarke It’s not just military tech that has the power to shock and awe. Science fiction author, Arthur C. Clarke is not exactly clear which type of magic he refers to in the quote above. Is advanced technology (in all its forms) indistinguishable from threatening black magic or the otherworldly magic of miracles? Many of us feel a combination of attraction and repulsion when surveying the latest tech and imagining its future implications. In psychological terms this dual sense is known as abjection. So, w ..read more

Some wisecrack once remarked that ‘accurate forecasting’ is an oxymoron. Edgar R. Fielder echoed this sentiment in his classic The Three Rs of Economic Forecasting when he proclaimed that ‘he who lives by the crystal ball soon learns to eat ground glass.’ Yet the introduction of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems that can crunch data for breakfast and unify supply chain, sales, promotional and seasonal information are set to add precision, agility, simplicity and intelligence to electronic manufacturing forecasting. And that’s great news. The World Economic ..read more

Many OEMs are finding that with great power comes greater complexity. The twin forces of globalisation and growth by acquisition are creating both opportunities and challenges. And the one area where this is most apparent is the supply chain. Factors such a rapid growth through acquisition has seen big players in the electronics market facing the challenge of managing, monitoring and coordinating quite literally thousands – and in some extreme cases tens of thousands – of suppliers. What are the problems thrown up by complex supply chains – and how can a trusted EMS partner help you overcome ..read more

Conformal coatings have long been used to protect and prolong the life of a PCB’s components. But as with all things, technology and techniques evolve, and recently new coatings and methods of applying and checking have been developed to enhance the possibilities in this area. Let’s start by defining exactly what conformal coatings are before we look at the latest trends and the reasons they are needed. ‘Conformal coating material is a thin polymeric film which conforms to the contours of a printed circuit board to protect its components. It is typically applied to thicknesses betwe ..read more

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Announcement follows the EMS provider’s £7m investment from PE firm NVM Chemigraphic, the leading provider of Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) to the fast-growth medical technology, defence and power systems sectors, today announces the arrival of a new Chairman of the board, Geraint Anderson, and a new Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Docherty. Both have extensive experience of operating global electronics and manufacturing businesses which will help to accelerate Chemigraphic’s international growth. The key appointments are the latest developments for the Crawley based busin ..read more

Innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics are catalysing rapid change in every industry, none more so than in healthcare. The medical sector is undergoing the most astonishing digital transformation. Just as antibiotics changed the course of modern medicine in the 1940s, digital and electronic technology is about to alter healthcare beyond recognition. Disruptive digital trends will revolutionise healthcare in 2020, from AI to wearables and connected electronic devices. It is now entirely conceivable that surgeons in the near future will be able to perform o ..read more