Red toxic sludge points the way (Going Green #3)

We will have all seen in the news recently the devastating effects of the leak of toxic sludge in Hungary and it occurred to me that this is a very relevant example of why we need to do more to be green. While we in the UK have some quite strict controls over waste and environmental policy […]

Promoting UK Electronics

Something that we can all do is think about the next generation of people coming into our industry.  What sort of image do we currently project and how might this affect the career choices of our brightest minds? This is a question the UK Electronics Skills Foundation has asked in order to understand why the sharp […]

Molex surprise everyone and do something really helpful!

Molex has now come up with a great portal aimed squarely at connector suppliers and engineers and others involved in the field of connector assembly. The social media website Connector.com is billed right up front as The place to connect with the connector experts. Well OK, Molex! And indeed, the site launches with a trio of insightful […]

Did you know that out sourcing your manufactuing can save you time and money?

Here’s the science, if you take into consideration your time to order all the individual parts with delivery charges, then the time to build you’ll find the out sourced labour costs can compare very favourably. But that’s not it. By out sourcing you increase your workshop capacity (avoiding taking on more staff in time of uncertainty) […]

When you get busy….

Now that we are finding our workshops becoming busier the stress and pressure also returns.  Everyone orders from you and with less people in your workshop things take longer to produce.  Well help is at hand!  There is no need to get stressed over your workload we can ease the pressure of a busy workshop and you may […]

Going green in Manufacturing?

It is easier than ever to go green, but you have to do it right.  If you premote yourself a green then send loads of plastic packaging to your customer then guess what, it’s going to look half hearted! Check out my sister blong at Electronics Weekly: http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-weekly-blog/2010/08/only-connect-product-packaging-going-green-ii.html

New Blog on Electronics Weekly

In partnership with Electronics Weekly I will be producing weekly Bogs on many subjects from Green Technology, UK Manufacturing and Great tips on successful manufacturing. Check it out, make a comment and most of all enjoy it! http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-weekly-blog/2010/07/only-connect-better-promoting-the-value-of-uk-manu.html

Cost reduction

Here at Nicab we’re all about saving you money, that’s rather than trying to be the cheapest we try to save you money in other areas. How doest this work?  We look at your existing cables and general supply chain and take out some of the costs. We do this by re-configuring existing harnesses and get […]

Marshall Amps Rock!

I was lucky enough to recently visit Marshall Amplifications’ factory and they are an excellent example of UK manufacturing alive and kicking! Everything is hand made on site.  While they know they could build their amps cheaper overseas they are committed to the Made in Great Brittan symbol of quality and pride. This is partly why Marshall is […]

Electronics Weekly Blog

In association with Electronics Weekly I will now also be posting Blogs with Electronics Weekly on-line! Check it out: http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-weekly-blog/2010/07/only-connect-easy-ways-to-go-green.html#more

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