Case Studies
Through our industry resources, Electronics Yorkshire has assisted
many companies and provided viable solutions. Here are just a few interesting
case studies:
Nigel Bentley, managing director at ABI Electronics believes that the excellent support received from Electronics Yorkshire has been vital in improving manufacturing capabilities, so as to safeguard contracts and expand the operation with the creation of new jobs. In addition, through the IPC training and development input, ABI has generated a highly enthusiastic and motivated team.
Geoffrey Swales, managing director of BioDigital Ltd, explains how Electronics Yorkshire supported the development of a fledgling business that now has its own products and a string of highly successful projects under its belt.
Andrew Timme, product engineering manager at Calrec Audio believes that the support received from Electronics Yorkshire has assisted Calrec in making fault diagnoses on several occasions, saving engineers time and effort and the company money.
Tony Fielden, quality manager/senior development engineer at Controlled Speed Engineering explains that, by utilising the advanced testing equipment at Electronics Yorkshire, they could go back to their supplier with proof that a problem was their's.
Stuart Flack, as operations manager at Datong Electronics Ltd, acknowledges that the training received from Electronics Yorkshire has been an essential part of its drive towards high quality and performance and has given Datong a clear advantage in their market place.
Brian Jaikens, development & IT manager at Dracup explained that
where possible, the company prefers design and manufacturing work to be carried out by companies in the region and it has been very helpful to outsource the work locally and the Electronics Yorkshire website and tender service have played a vital role in this.’
Teresa Davy, resources and marketing manager at EchoStar Europe, an electronics design consultancy based in Keighley, West Yorkshire explains how Electronics Yorkshire were able to assist a world leading producer in the consumer electronics market.
Carol Swallow, managing director of Electroparts Ltd, describes how Electronics Yorkshire enabled Electroparts Ltd to meet its future training needs.
Jackie Beresford, training manager at Elite Electronic Systems explains how Electronics Yorkshire's training has helped to retain existing contracts as well as win new business from customers who have clients demanding that products are manufactured to an internationally recognised quality standard such as IPC.
Dr Andy Parks, engineer at Filtronic Comtek plc, explains how Electronics Yorkshire’s Training and Technical Resource enabled Filtronic Comtek to introduce BGA procedures into their R&D structure.
Jeremy Hacking, marketing manager at Finch, says that Electronics Yorkshire will provide invaluable support to Finch Electronics who are looking forward to realising the comprehensive benefits that being a member of the network will bring to developing the business further.
Gerry Griffiths, managing director, says Marilake Aero Systems employ the highest standards in manufacturing procedures and as a leading accredited electronics training centre, Electronics Yorkshire has already proved invaluable in training staff to industry standards.
Antony Firth, works manager at PD Technology, says it was realised that to ensure continued quality and stability of its products during the transition from leaded solder to lead-free solder it would be appropriate for staff involved in the production of its integrated PCBs to be trained on lead-free soldering application.
Alex Greenhalgh, production engineering manager at Reliance Precisoin Ltd relates how, once the company had discovered the facilities of Electronics Yorkshire, it has developed an on-going test and training partnership.
Mick Hallam, training officer at Reliance Precision explains how Electronics Yorkshire delivers high value training which has been key in continuing to maintain the highest standards in manufacturing processes and procedures. Continued training of this type is a core part of working successfully in the aerospace industry.
Geoff Oughtibridge,
technical manager,
has said that S2S regard training of its staff to IPC A-610 to be a central part of its ongoing training programme. The IPC course has helped to raise quality awareness throughout its manufacturing process and provided a sound basis for further specialised training.
Pete Longley, health & safety manager at Sound Leisure Ltd, explains how Sound Leisure utilised the testing facilities at Electronics Yorkshire to check several of their electronics components.
Chris Hunt, sales and marketing director at SMS Electronics, says staff have attended some informative Electronics Yorkshire seminars and, as full membership permits, responded to specific tender opportunities through the tendering section on Electronics Yorkshire’s website, and will use the state-of-the-art testing equipment in the technology centre as requirements demand.
Shaun Evers, managing director of Stonegate Instruments Ltd, realises that the knowledge gained by the staff in understanding quality issues has enabled the company to become more competitive.
Pat Ferrie, product development manager at Teledyne Defence Ltd reviews the way the company uses Electronics Yorkshire’s advanced testing equipment on a regular basis to ensure that components and products are fit for purpose.
Tim Overfield, managing director explains that having staff trained to IPC standards is an essential and integral part of the ongoing training programme as Electronics Yorkshire continues to deliver high quality training which has been key in maintaining the highest standards in manufacturing processes and procedures.
