
Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "CEM",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release UK CEM gains heavyweight backing from
MRP Electronics, which we summarised at the time by saying "Now, as part of the Asteel group, Bedford-based MRP Electronics has become one of the largest contract electronics manufacturers in the UK".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release UK CEM gears up for high-mix contracts from
ACW Technology: "A new line of Europlacer Vitesse pick-and-place machines at its manufacturing facility in Southampton will allow ACW Technology to achieve ultrafast manufacturing lead times".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Contax
concerning its Rommel conveyors
- take a look at Conveyors automate electronics production line
which says: "Zirkon purchased two Rommel loaders, two unloaders, an inspection conveyor and an ergonomically designed workstation from Contax".
Take a look also at the news release from Axiom Manufacturing Services, CEM invests to target aerospace and defence,
as well as Electronics executive wins award from ACW Technology,
and Chinese plant is part of wider CEM picture from ACW Technology.
See also:
Investment funds surface mount expansion
(February 2007)
New investment leads to expansion for contract electronics manufacturer
EC Electronics opens contract electronics factory
(December 2006)
EC Electronics , the Basingstoke based CEM has made a strategic decision to expand its existing manufacturing facilities from two to three by opening a new offshore facility in Romania
Symmetry Electronics opens Brazilian office
(December 2006)
Electronics distributor Symmetry Electronics has recently expanded its physical presence into South America by opening a new office in Sao Paulo, Brazil
CEM expansion adds scope for larger projects
(November 2006)
Derbyshire based contract electronics manufacturer Kingfield Electronics is expanding its operations into adjoining premises
Pick and place machine is cost effective mix
(October 2006)
As the most cost-effective manufacturing solution for high-mix production, the Opal-XII is proving popular with small OEMs/CEMs
Boundary scan development system free for CEMs
(September 2006)
XJTAG is offering UK-based contract electronic manufacturers a free XJRunner, the production-optimised version of its XJTAG boundary scan development system
CEM set to beat sales targets
(September 2006)
Contract electronics manufacturer Prism Electronics expects to exceed its end of year target of growing the business by 25% during 2006
Programme tracks demand creation
(September 2006)
Beganto has successfully gone live with its semi-final stage application - Global Tracker Lite
CEM expertise maintains wireless quality
(August 2006)
Contract electronics manufacturer Prism Electronics has provided an essential role helping Trackflow to bring to market an innovative wireless data transmission system
High technology assembly for electronics industry
(July 2006)
Aldershot-based Gemini Circuits provides high technology assemblies to the electronics industry and can support complex clients with BGA placement and rework
Development tools speed CEM test turnaround
(July 2006)
Axis Electronics has invested in a full suite of boundary-scan development tools from JTAG Technologies
Camden unveils new management team
(June 2006)
Camden Electronics, the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of PCB terminal blocks has a new shareholding management team, led by Managing Director Nicola Kay
Flying probe system supports EMS prototyping
(May 2006)
A recent Takaya APT 9411 installation at CTS Electronics Manufacturing Solutions in Scotland demonstrates the system's speed, accuracy and flexibility in product development scenarios
Automatic crimping machine proves popular
(April 2006)
Contax has installed a second Komax Gamma 333PC automatic crimping machine at Elite Electronics, Northern Ireland's leading contract electronics manufacturer
Your flexible friend
(March 2006)
In the competitive world of contract electronics manufacturing, smaller companies can be more responsive to the needs of the customer, says Mark Wilkinson, MD of Copernica
Silica and Philips tie up on RosettaNet
(March 2006)
Semiconductor distribution specialist Silica has successfully collaborated with Philips and deployed the first RosettaNet Partner Interface Processes between the companies
Welsh Quality Centre praises CEM's approach
(February 2006)
A strong commitment to quality has earned a contract electronics manufacturer a prestigious award for business excellence for the second time in two years
CEM completes lead-free investment
(January 2006)
Contract electronics manufacturer Prism Electronics has invested over GBP 100,000 preparing its manufacturing operations to comply with new European legislation that comes into force this year
New SMT line speeds throughput for CEM
(January 2006)
Production automation specialist Contax has just installed part of a new SMT production line at contract electronic manufacturer Chemigraphic
Board maker returns to business after fire
(December 2005)
Gemini Circuits is recovering from a devastating fire at its Aldershot PCB production facility
Boundary scan answers CEM test demands
(December 2005)
UK based contract electronics manufacturer Barric has selected XJTAG as its boundary scan test solution partner
Arrow expands in SW England
(October 2005)
As a result of continued business growth in the southwest of England, Arrow Electronics has expanded and moved its regional business centre for the area to a new location near Bristol
Online service promises faster access to samples
(October 2005)
Distribution's role in component sampling is expected to grow thanks to a new online sampling application, says Beganto CEO Sunil Grover
Manufacturer awarded for striving for quality
(September 2005)
One of the UK's fastest growing contract electronics manufacturers has been honoured for its commitment to quality and will now compete for a national award
Medium volume contract manufacturing flourishes
(July 2005)
Buoyant growth is reported by South Wales CEM Camtronics Vale
POL regulators allow more design flexibility
(June 2005)
Ericsson Power Modules has expanded its interoperable POLA series of point of load regulators with an additional 17 products all intended for use in distributed power architectures
Appointments support ongoing growth
(April 2005)
Concoat has made three major new appointments to its business, customer support and technical development teams
NEC showcase for enhanced CEM capabilities
(April 2005)
Remploy Electronics bridges the gap between local, independent contract equipment manufacturers and multinational, high volume CEMs for PCB, cable harness and electromechanical assembly
Printer claims new performance paradigm
(March 2005)
Contax reckons that Speedline's new MPM Accela printer will create a new paradigm in the way electronics manufacturers view and measure printer performance
Connector range ruggedises Ethernet installations
(September 2004)
A new range of highly rugged RJ45 Ethernet connectors, patch cords, covers and sealed boxes is targeted for diverse harsh environment applications
New agreement reinforces partnership
(July 2004)
Yamaha IM and Assembleon have renewed their co-operation contract which perpetuates a 17-year partnership in the global SMD placement market
PCB marketplace widens its scope
(July 2004)
A leading e-marketplace for the PCB industry is expanding its services to cover electronic components, PCB/SMT assembly and CEM
Doughty to develop CEM element
(June 2004)
Bob Doughty has joined CIL, the Whitchurch based contract design and manufacturing company, as Sales Manager
Yorkshire-based CEM poaches contract from Far East
(March 2004)
GSPK Electronics has secured a major new contract with Tyco Electronics (previously Pinacl Communication Systems)

