Why your EMS partner is your best friend for extreme environments John Johnson, NPI Director, Chemigraphic We all rely on electronic products Imagine your life without your smartphone and you’ll realise just how much we all depend on our electronic products these days. And – shock, horror! – if you’ve ever had the misfortune to … Read more
Manufacturing electronic products for harsh and hazardous environments John Johnson, NPI Director, Chemigraphic A number of our customers develop and operate products in highly hazardous environments, from sub-sea conditions to explosive atmospheres and areas contaminated by harmful chemicals and substances. These products have to be robust, protected from outdoor or harmful elements and technically sound … Read more
Industrial Get in touch Full lifecycle support for diverse industrial technology products Chemigraphic has all the capabilities and attributes needed to support a wide range of industrial electronics and technology products, supplying both UK niche-technology SMEs and global corporations. Intelligent manufacturing We recognise that high-reliability products stem from robust and intelligent manufacturing processes which maximise … 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 … Read more
In 1880 the first movie cameras were developed by Thomas Edison and William Dickson. The seed for video surveillance had been planted. During World War 2, miniature portable cameras appeared, making covert surveillance possible for the military. Shortly after, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) was first used in Germany to monitor the launch of V2 rockets. … Read more
Announcement follows the EMS provider’s £7m investment from PE firm NVM The high-tech world of electronic manufacturing has changed our daily lives and enhanced the capabilities of sectors such as medical, defence, manufacturing and aerospace. But peek behind the innovative 21st-century tech devices and it’s still not too hard to find supply chain and manufacturing … Read more
John Johnston, NPI Director, Chemigraphic Wearable tech has come of age. Most of the heavy-lifting has already been done, which is why so many start-ups are keen to use their focus and agility to bring new wearable products to market. Multiple technology and component solutions are already in place, so there’s no need for a … Read more
Unmanned vehicles are in the news again Just before Christmas 2018, hundreds of flights were cancelled at Gatwick Airport following reports of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) – or drones as they are better known – being repeatedly sighted near the runway. For three days there were 140,000 passengers and over 1,000 flights affected but, … Read more
Every product we own, desire or leave on the shelf has its own story. From being a mere twinkle in its designer’s eye to the sad day when its parts are being recycled for newer, more exciting models, there is always a myriad of processes and considerations that go into creating that product. But what’s … Read more
The idea of a human-looking robot has been a staple of science-fiction for decades, and of mythological imaginings since as far back as the Ancient Greeks. It is only in the last few years, however, with the recent publicity for Boston Dynamics, that this dream appears to be finally coming close to fruition. Videos of … Read more