The electronics market is picking up pace again, but the year ahead won’t be all smooth sailing. Growth is there, but...
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MPE Electronics at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show 2026
The Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show 2026 is one of the UK’s premier industrial trade events, attracting...
From Prototype to Production: Navigating PCB Manufacturing Challenges
From Prototype to Production: Navigating PCB Manufacturing Challenges Moving from a PCB prototype to full PCB...
The Complete Guide to Modern PCB Manufacturing
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) form the backbone of nearly every electronic device today, from smartphones and medical...
2025 PCB Industry & MPE Year in Review
The past year has brought steady progress across the UK and global electronics industry. For manufacturers relying on...
Mixed Technology Wave Soldering: Through-Hole Process for PCBs
Mixed technology wave soldering is a critical process step for assemblies that combine surface mount components and...
What Is Mixed Technology PCB Assembly? Benefits, Use Cases and Process
Mixed technology PCB assembly combines surface mount and through-hole components on a single board, a common...
Types of PCBs: Single Sided PCBs
In a world seemingly dominated by high-density multilayer boards, the humble single sided PCB often gets overlooked....
Understanding the SMT Wave Soldering Process: A Comprehensive Guide
With the rise of hybrid or ‘mixed technology’ PCBs, (boards that combine surface-mount and through-hole components),...
Ball Grid Array: Types of BGAs & Their Importance in PCB Assembly
Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) are transforming PCB assembly by enabling high-performance, compact designs for modern...










