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- April 8, 2024
MEET THE TEAM – Darius Tipple
Whilst the construction of the extension continues, a good time to think about solid foundation […]
- April 5, 2024
EXTENSION UPDATE
Construction of our Faraday Road extension is now in its sixth week. Piling is complete […]
- April 4, 2024
LENZ DRB’S ( FAMILY OF 3 )
We now have 3 of the Lenz DRB drill and rout machines installed.These drill […]
- March 20, 2024
UTILITIES – Not always the first thing you think of with PCB Manufacture
💧💧Water 💧 💧 High quality PCB fabrication requires a lot of very pure water. Tap […]
- February 28, 2024
PCB Fabrication Factory Extension
As a Group we continue to invest in the best machines, practices and processes available, […]
- January 25, 2024
ERSA VERSAFLOW 4/55
Following the installation of our brand new Ersa Versaflow 4/55 selective soldering machine, whole PCBAs […]
- December 14, 2023
PRODUCTRONICA 2023
Recent visit to Productronica in Munich which was attended by Philip King Zandra Forder and […]
- November 29, 2023
The News Circuit Issue 9
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- November 29, 2023
The News Circuit Issue 8
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- November 23, 2023
Christmas 2023 & New Year 2024 shutdown
Our entire plant (bare PCBs and PCB assembly) factory and sales office will be closed […]
- November 16, 2023
Lenz DRB Drill/Router has arrived.
Our 2nd recently delivered Lenz DRB drill routing machine is now fully commissioned. Fast, reliable, […]
- November 13, 2023
Proud of our Core Values
Very proud of our Core Values. -Innovative, flexible and forward thinking -Continually striving for excellence […]
- October 16, 2023
AWAITING NEW ARRIVAL …. Lenz DRB Drill/Router machines
We are just awaiting installation of two more Lenz DRB drill/router machines. These drill holes […]
- September 22, 2023
PBT COMPACLEAN III Machine
Taken delivery of new PBT Compaclean III PCB Assembly Cleaning Machine , supplied through Blundell. […]
- September 15, 2023
Take a look at our Schunk SAR1300 De-panelling machine.
After years of cropping and cutting, the photos show our Schunk SAR1300 de-panelling machine. A […]
- April 17, 2023
CHRIS HOBSON, Director of Newbury Assembly
Chris Hobson, has been appointed a Director of Newbury Assembly, the Contract Assembly Division of […]
- January 27, 2023
PCB CAD Layout: A Case Study
At Newbury, we don’t just confine the scope of our work to electronics. This is […]
- November 20, 2022
CONOR LA GRUE, Managing Director of Newbury Innovation.
Conor La Grue, has been appointed to the position of Managing Director of Newbury Innovation, […]
- November 1, 2022
What Is Reflow Soldering?
Printed circuit boards are complex assemblies of substrates, solder and electronic components. They are put […]
- October 4, 2022
Multilayer PCBs: What Are They And Why Do We Need Them?
As technology evolves, so too do PCB manufacturing techniques. The popularity of multilayer PCBs is […]
- September 2, 2022
5G And PCBs – What You Need To Know
Are you 5G-ready? With 5G accessibility becoming more widespread, manufacturers must rethink their approach to […]
- August 16, 2022
The Increasing Popularity Of Flexible PCBs
As demand for high-performance electronics remains high it comes as little surprise that interest in […]
- August 2, 2022
PCB Failure: The Most Common Reasons
These days, printed circuit boards (PCBs) are present in almost every electronic device. They help […]
- July 19, 2022
The Many Medical Applications Of Printed Circuit Boards
In a fast-moving and increasingly technologically focused world, the demand for efficient electronics continues to […]
- July 5, 2022
What Are Flex-Rigid PCBs?
As vital components in modern electronics, the world would be a very different place without […]
- April 20, 2022
PCBs and Electric Cars
PCBs are already heavily used across the automotive industry, but what does the impending increase […]
- March 28, 2022
Through-Hole Technology vs. Surface Mount Technology
The Basics of THT and SMT Through-Hole Technology and Surface Mount Technology are two of […]
- July 1, 2021
Electronic Component Shortages | What do you do when the well runs dry…..
With increasing supply chain volatility and global electronic component shortages of epic proportions, Conor La […]
- June 23, 2021
The News Circuit – Issue 8
- February 18, 2021
NEW APPOINTMENT | Deputy Managing Director
Newbury Electronics are pleased to announce the appointment of Zandra Forder to the position of […]
- January 21, 2021
New Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold
- January 11, 2021
Second Schmoll MDI Printing Machine Arrives
We installed a Schmoll MDI (mirror direct imager) last year, and it was so good, […]
- January 11, 2021
Reverse Engineering
Do you have a physical PCB assembly that you want to manufacture more of but […]
- January 5, 2021
Converting Existing Leaded Component PCB’s to Surface Mount
- January 5, 2021
Client Note on Coronavirus Covid19
Newbury Electronics / PCB train Client Note on Coronavirus Covid-19 Updated 5th January 2021 Dear Sir/Madam, […]
- April 27, 2020
Newbury Electronics Supply Thousands of Medical Device Electronics, Supporting the Fight Against the Covid-19 Pandemic
As the Coronavirus pandemic accelerates so does the race to produce enough ventilators to help […]
- September 10, 2019
Flexible PCBs: Leading the Charge into the Second Century of Electronics
Zandra Forder, Production & Quality Manager at Newbury Electronics, explains to EPDT News that we’re […]
- August 30, 2019
Why We’re Using A Vapour Phase Reflow Machine
Why Vapour Phase Reflow? In our search for a Surface Mount Device (SMD) Reflow System […]
- July 16, 2019
Newbury’s Expertise & Fabrication Skills Save the Day For One Industrial Design student
When Trevyn Rayner-Canham, a BA Industrial Design and Technology student in her final year at […]
- May 20, 2019
Free Bill of Materials (BOM) Template for Excel
If you would like to send us an enquiry for PCB assembly of free issue […]
- April 27, 2019
Can Printed Circuit Boards Be Reused or Recycled?
Recycling a Populated Printed Circuit Board Scrap bare PCBs (i.e. unpopulated PCBs) contain small amounts […]
- April 24, 2019
Newbury Electronics Install Two New Pick & Place Machines
Newbury Electronics delivers further improvements in productivity with the installation of two new pick and […]
- March 12, 2019
Space is the final frontier for Newbury Electronics’ PCB
Press Release: eBOM 11/03/19 “An excellent producer of quick turnaround quality hardware.” Adapting to meet […]
- March 8, 2019
Working with a Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM)
The electronic manufacturing industry is a fast-paced and competitive sector that continues to evolve. The […]
- February 28, 2019
Women in STEM 2019 – Solving the Skills Shortage *Update*
Back in 2017, Newbury Electronics reported on the UK’s shortage of engineers and the urgent […]
- January 28, 2019
AR/VR and what it could mean for electronic design
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality are exciting new markets being driven by innovation, emerging in […]
- January 23, 2019
What Is The Difference Between Copyrights And Patents?
The terms patent and copyright are familiar to most of us as types of intellectual […]
- January 22, 2019
Newbury Electronics Featured in Newbury Business Today
Newbury Electronics was recently featured in Newbury Business Today. Philip King discusses handing over the […]
- December 13, 2018
Newbury Electronics Appoints John Rowley As Managing Director
Newbury Electronics, a leader in the provision of bare PCBs, assembled electronics and electronics design, […]
- December 4, 2018
The Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Process
- November 27, 2018
Newbury Electronics are the smart choice for boards and assembly
Founded in 2012, SmartSentry Ltd is an embedded systems design consultancy that assists its customers with […]
- November 26, 2018
A Step by Step Guide to the PCB Fabrication Process
A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is a thin board that connects electronic components. Used in […]
- October 31, 2018
Designing the fit between PCBAs and mechanical assemblies: often overlooked.
There are two common issues associated with designing and manufacturing products that have PCB (printed […]
- October 16, 2018
Common Questions About: Flexible Circuits
Flexible Circuit FAQs Newbury Electronics answer frequently asked questions about flexible printed circuits. What is […]
- October 15, 2018
A Basic Overview of the Process of Design to Manufacture for Electronics
When an engineer first starts the development of an electronic circuit, the terminology, data and […]
- August 28, 2018
What is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things, or IoT refers to systems of connected devices which have the […]
- July 19, 2018
PCBs For Smarter H20
When Mitte, the Berlin based company behind the revolutionary first of its kind, smart water […]
- June 28, 2018
Design for Manufacture (DfM): electronic component selection
As most of us know, the supply of electronic components is relatively unreliable (parts becoming […]
- May 30, 2018
Questions to Ask When Picking an Electronic Design Company
When it comes to delivering a successful product a lot of it comes down to […]
- May 30, 2018
Seeing Office Work in the Best Light, LED Light
There’s a terrific amount of interest in providing offices and factories with lighting that’s both […]
- March 13, 2018
Product Developer? Ignore IoT at your peril.
Over the last decade there’s been so much hot air and marketing hype published about […]
- March 12, 2018
Newbury Electronics instrumental in helping Skalene scale the heights of electrical engineering
“Newbury have always delivered on time and allowed us to be efficient in bringing our […]
- March 7, 2018
Replacement of Anti-static Vinyl Flooring
A key feature of quality electronic assembly is to have effective anti-static precautions. These before […]
- December 18, 2017
Common Questions About: The Integrated Circuit
We hear a lot of common questions about integrated circuits. This ranges from their uses […]
- November 16, 2017
Artifical Intelligence and Automation Are Changing the World
Artificial intelligence is playing a bigger and bigger role in our daily lives. According to […]
- November 15, 2017
Is your fuel tank empty?
It is not always easy to know just how much is left in the tank, […]
- October 13, 2017
Which PCB Layout Software Is The Best In 2018
Which PCB Layout Software Is The Best In 2018? When it comes to PCB layout […]
- September 26, 2017
IET visit and factory tour at Newbury Electronics
Visitors from The Institute of Engineering and Technology came to Newbury Electronics regarding the topic […]
- September 26, 2017
State of the art security solution delivered to Pen Test Partners by Newbury Electronics
Newbury Electronics’ expertise recognised by Pen Test Partners to deliver ‘state of the art’ security […]
- August 15, 2017
How PCBs Are Changing The World in 2017
Printed circuit boards are a source of constant development and change, and due to the […]
- June 27, 2017
Update on the Bath University Zero Bike Project
For the second consecutive year, Newbury Innovation is a sponsor for the Bath Zero Emissions […]
- June 20, 2017
Newbury Innovation’s Jon Hawkins is key note speaker at Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Engineering Breakfast on July 19th
Jon Hawkins, Technical Director at Newbury Innovation, will be the key note speaker at the […]
- April 27, 2017
£1/2 million investment in technical capabilities at Newbury Electronics
Newbury Electronics, a leader in the design and manufacture of PCBs, has purchased and installed […]
- April 21, 2017
The Internet of Things
Innovation, convenience and the Internet of Things Whether you’re the person who leaves the lights […]
- February 15, 2017
NE PCBs integral part of agricultural sector – 10 year partnership with Tillett & Hague
Tillett & Hague develop and manufacture complete control systems for installation in agricultural machinery that […]
- November 29, 2016
Ionopitka optimises its beams with assistance from Newbury Electronics
Newbury Electronics has now supplied thousands of assembled circuit boards made up from over 500 […]
- October 31, 2016
What Would the World Be Like Without PCBs?
Printed circuit boards are kind of important. They are used in almost every electronic device […]
- October 7, 2016
The News Circuit Issue 7
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- September 27, 2016
Newbury Innovation expands development team with new appointment
Jonathan Hilliard, Electronics Design Engineer Newbury Innovation, the electronic design division of Newbury Electronics, has […]
- September 23, 2016
The News Circuit Issue 6
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- September 23, 2016
The News Circuit Issue 5
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- September 23, 2016
The News Circuit Issue 4
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- September 23, 2016
The News Circuit Issue 3
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- September 23, 2016
The News Circuit Issue 2
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- September 23, 2016
The News Circuit Issue 1
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- July 29, 2016
How has the internet changed society?
As an electronics company, Newbury Electronics are interested in technology and its effects on society. Today, […]
- June 15, 2016
Where are all the electrical design engineers?
Jon Hawkins, Technical Director at Newbury Innovation, the electronic design division of Newbury Electronics, […]
- May 23, 2016
Right on target with Rowan Engineering’s innovative new telescopic sight accessory
Following a two year development programme, Rowan Engineering Ltd has launched its new, innovative telescopic […]
- April 21, 2016
Will there ever be 3D printed PCBs?
‘3D printing’ is undeniably creating something of a buzz in the worlds of technology and […]
- April 1, 2016
Newbury Electronics’ expertise is helping scientists from the National Oceanographic Centre to discover more about the deep sea.
Newbury Electronics’ connection with the National Oceanographic Centre (NOC) in Southampton started in the early […]
- March 7, 2016
Newbury Electronics works with Downton Technology on the PCB development and manufacture of LED Traffic Signal Detector
In response to the need for more stringent monitoring of traffic light phasing for the […]
- March 1, 2016
CAD in 3D Printing
What is 3D printing? CAD has recently been developing into a new field. 3D printing […]
- January 27, 2016
Newbury Electronics invests in latest X-ray machine technology to keep ahead of the game.
Newbury Electronics has made a financial investment of £100K and purchased a new, highly accurate […]
- January 27, 2016
Another successful UK manufacturer, BIZ Karts, continues the trend for sourcing UK produced PCBs.
“We are a UK manufacturer and we believe manufacturing in the UK is important” – […]
- January 27, 2016
World class racing yachts have PCBs from Newbury Electronics at the heart of their performance monitoring systems
Sailors in high performance racing yachts are the latest to benefit from advancements in electronics […]
- January 27, 2016
PCBs from Newbury to Detroit
Newbury Electronics has announced that it is supplying PCBs to Detroit Electric, an innovator in […]
- January 27, 2016
The Evolution of PCB Sizing
The advent of printed circuit boards was considered to be a major leap forward in […]
- October 6, 2015
Introducing the BBC micro:bit: what is it, how does it work and what can you do with it?
The BBC is doing its ‘bit’ for computing and electronics in the form of the micro:bit!
- September 8, 2015
Technology in Ten Year’s Time
What impact will the technological advancements of next ten years they have on the lives of humans?
- July 16, 2015
Newbury Electronics’ PCBs deliver enhanced functionality to Matrix’ standard telematics system
Just one example of the type of vehicle that can be fitted with a Matrix […]
- June 3, 2015
Have You Seen Our New Promo Video?
Have you watched our promo video yet? Have a look now and share it with your friends.
- May 21, 2015
The 49 Most Influential Gadgets of All Time
What do you think is the most influential gadget in history? We've debated this long and hard here and put together this list of our 49 most influential gadgets in history.
- May 11, 2015
How to Solder: A Beginners Guide
Soldering is an art that the team here at Newbury Electronics have perfected with many decades of experience. In this post we share our expertise and show you how to solder professionally.
- April 1, 2015
Newbury Work with Soundbeam on Innovative Music Technology
Read our latest case study about a recent project Newbury Electronics were involved in, working with Soundbeam on their award-winning musical instrument that helps seriously disabled youngsters experience the joys of making music.
- December 5, 2014
Introducing Newbury Innovation – Electronic Design Division
We are pleased to announce the official launch of www.newburyinnovation.co.uk which is a new dedicated […]
- November 6, 2014
Newbury Electronics awarded ‘Royal’ status by Japanese manufacturers
As its business continues to grow Newbury Electronics installs not one but three new SMD (surface mounted device) placement machines.
- October 13, 2014
New Yamaha I-Pulse M20 SMD Placement Machines
At Newbury Electronics, we always strive to provide the best service and to do this, […]
- October 13, 2014
Bare Conductive Touch Board – Manufactured by Newbury Electronics
Newbury Electronics were excited to see Bare Conductive launch their latest development – the Touch […]
- September 2, 2014
Scientists Select Newbury Electronics’ PCBS for Mid Atlantic Data Buoy – The Results
Back in July we supplied three individually crafted PCBs to install in data buoys that […]
- August 4, 2014
Newbury Electronics Building Redevelopment
As you all know, we’re currently undergoing an exciting redevelopment of our Newbury site. The […]
- July 16, 2014
Newbury Electronics supplies PCBs for leading provider of specialist fire detection solutions
With a business association that goes back over 10 years, Newbury Electronics and Patol’s commercial […]
- July 16, 2014
The EMC Testing Process
If you are putting a new electronic device on the market then you must comply […]
- July 3, 2014
Scientists select Newbury Electronics’ PCBs for mid Atlantic data buoy
Newbury Electronics has supplied three individually crafted PCBs for installation in the newly refurbished data […]
- June 27, 2014
Newbury Electronics marks the start of a 2-phase building redevelopment programme with a visit from its local MP, Richard Benyon
Newbury Electronics recently welcomed local West Berkshire MP, Richard Benyon, to its premises to learn […]
- June 16, 2014
How to CE Mark A Product
Gain access to exclusive and valuable information about CE marking. CE Marking Download The majority […]
- June 16, 2014
How to Patent a Product
Get a quick and easy-to-understand insight into applying for a patent. Have you got an […]
- May 20, 2014
Newbury Electronics extends free parts listing for PCB components to over 1000 different items
Newbury Electronics has announced that it is increasing its list of free parts for use […]
- April 30, 2014
Easy Guide: The EMC Testing Process
The brand new Newbury Electronics white paper provides a 7 page guide to help you […]
- April 17, 2014
Newbury Electronics’ Involvement in Making Star Trek Medical Tricorder a Reality
Newbury Electronics has been appointed as the manufacturing partner in helping to develop a handheld […]
- April 14, 2014
A New Approach to Medical Diagnostics Using PCBs.
Newbury Electronics has been appointed as the manufacturing partner on a new research project […]
- April 1, 2014
Newbury Electronics works with leading international artist, Moritz Waldemeyer
Newbury Electronics is supplying 250 individual PCBs to leading designer Moritz Waldemeyer for use in […]
- February 28, 2014
Newbury Electronics to Attend Careers Fair
Newbury Electronics has recently signed up to attend the West Berkshire 2014 work and careers […]
- February 25, 2014
Leading Edge Technology Investment
Newbury Electronics invests in leading edge technology to deliver benefits to its PCB customers. * […]
- January 23, 2014
New White Paper – How to Patent a Product
If you have a new idea for a product that you want to develop, then […]
- January 8, 2014
New Year, New Oven
Today we said goodbye to our Conceptronic Concept 60 Reflow Oven. This was the first […]
- December 6, 2013
New Nikon XTV 160 X-Ray Machine Reduces our BGA Placement Prices
We have just taken delivery of a Nikon XTV 160 X-ray inspection machine. The machine […]
- November 20, 2013
Evolution of the PCB Timeline
We look at how the PCB has evolved from its invention last century to the […]
- October 21, 2013
How we make PCBs
We wanted to offer some insight into what we do as printed circuit board manufacturers. […]
- July 24, 2013
How to CE Mark Your Product – A New White Paper by Newbury Electronics
Our electronic design division Newbury Innovation has produced an exclusive new white paper with clear […]
- July 16, 2013
Why and How Should You Perform a Feasibility Study?
The first things to understand about feasibility studies are there purpose and the importance of […]
- July 16, 2013
What is a Printed Circuit Board (PCB)?
A PCB is the base board upon which electrical components are fixed and connected. It […]
- July 8, 2013
Guide to Intellectual Property (IP) Rights
Intellectual Property rights may be a particular concern for you. Is your development something that […]
- June 24, 2013
Electronic Development Guidelines
Choosing someone to do your development can be fraught – especially if you get underway […]
- March 4, 2013
What is PCB Prototyping?
Specialized “breadboards” are commonly used to build prototype circuits. Some are obviously the familiar printed […]
- February 20, 2013
Easy-PC PCB CAD Design Software Review
Here are some of our thoughts on the Easy-PC PCB CAD design software. We have […]
- January 26, 2013
Best of CES 2013
The biggest event of the year in consumer electronics has passed us by once again […]
- January 7, 2013
CES 2013 Predictions
It’s that time of year again when the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opens it’s doors at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. Over a four day period thousands of new gadgets and electronic accessories will be shown off by over 3000 exhibitors from all over the world.
- December 11, 2012
The Future of Electronic Design | Newbury Electronics Blog
Component technology is the foundation of all electronics. Advances are followed closely by enhanced software and improved human interfaces like displays, keyboards, and audio devices.
- November 7, 2012
The Evolution of Electronic Design
Early telegraphs relied on wires connecting stations with direct current providing the operating signal. Experimenters tried various methods of wireless telegraphy in an effort to span the oceans, but none were successful until Guiglielmo Marconi made the first trans-Atlantic transmission in 1901.
- August 22, 2012
New Surface Mount Placement Line
We have just installed a new conveyorised surface mount device (smd) placement line which automatically processes bare pcbs through the solder paste printing process, smd placement, and solder paste reflow. The line is over 12 meters long and has been installed in a new factory unit adjacent to our existing facility.
- August 1, 2012
Electronic Medical Research
There are many different areas of life that electronic design can be implemented to try to improve, create or explore. This can be anything from designing a new product to make an everyday task easier, reducing the size of components to make devices smaller or faster or using electronics to explore medical research and the human body.
- July 31, 2012
Advanced Compact Digital Cameras
When looking for a new digital camera there are many different factors to look at before making your decision on which camera to buy. Number of megapixels, type of sensor and aesthetics are all factors that will have a varying importance depending on the individual.
- June 22, 2012
Hardware Revisions: 3DS XL and iPhone 5
It is common in electronics for a device to go through many iterations during the design phase. This could be anything to do with creating a prototype PCB to getting the right layout for any buttons on a device.
- May 11, 2012
The Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi is a tiny single board computer that has been in development for several years in the UK. Over the course of its development it has seen many variations, all likely put together manually using solder stencil methods amongst others to produce working prototypes.
- April 13, 2012
Movie Robots
When thinking about electronics and circuit boards the discussion of movie robots often comes up and since there have been many movies that feature robots and AI computers manufactured from all kinds of circuit boards, solder stencil and electronic parts.
- March 9, 2012
Robot World Speed Record Broken
Whilst we have been busy undertaking PCB design, The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) have been busy designing a new robot which has broken the world speed record for a robot.
- February 3, 2012
Copper Circuit Board NES Pad
There are many examples out there on the Internet of clever creations that people can come up with using only the basic of equipment. One such creation is this replica Nintendo Entertainment System control pad made out of a simple copper circuit board.
- January 20, 2012
Unmanned Aerial System from GRC
We are always interested to see what products our customers are producing using PCB boards and one such company is Global RadioData Communications (GRC) who specialise in “Command, Control, Communications, Computing and Intelligence Systems”.
- December 5, 2011
A History of Newbury Electronics
For this month’s blog post we thought we’d take a look at the history of Newbury Electronics so you can see who long we have been trading and specialising in PCB assembly and electronic design.
- November 11, 2011
ASIMO: The Walking, Running, Drinks Pouring Robot
The car manufacturer Honda revealed a new updated version of its ASIMO robot this week which is absolutely stunning.
- October 10, 2011
Steve Jobs: 1955-2011
It was sad news last week to learn of the death of Steve Jobs, founder of Apple and creator of many market leading electronic devices including the Apple computer, iPod and iPhone. These products all revolutionised the industry and Jobs was also heavily involved in the creation of the leading animation studio Pixar.
- August 29, 2011
Short History of PCB Assembly
The development of PCB assembly (Printed Circuit Boards) has its roots in the early 20th century with a number of different experiments by different inventors including Albert Hanson, Thomas Edison, Arthur Berry, Max Schoop and Charles Durcase.
- July 27, 2011
More Students Needed for Electronics Design
We recently read an article discussing how there has been a sharp decline in the number of students wanting to study electronics design courses at degree level. This is worrying as the next generation of electronics engineers are needed in the UK to help continue the industry in this country.
- June 1, 2011
Electronics (over)design
It seems like everything is so complicated these days, especially in electronics design … which is more and more products everyday.
- May 19, 2011
A golden year for electronics
Gold is a wonderfully versatile element, with applications across all areas of science and technology. From dentistry to electronics, gold can be found in just about anything due to its high resistance to several types of corrosion and chemical reactions.
- April 19, 2011
Masters of lightning
Nikola Tesla, born on 10 July 1856 grew to become known as the father of modern electronics. His most wonderful invetion, aptly named the 'Tesla Coil' in his own honour. A type of resonant transformer circuit used to produce high voltage, low current, high frequency alternating current electricity, however they do produce higher current than the electrostatic machines.
- March 9, 2011
The birth of the “RepRap”
We recently covered an open source 3 dimensional printer known as the "RepRap", designed and built by Adrian Bowyer - a senior lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath.
- February 17, 2011
Electronics Superstar – Paul Eisler
The Newbury Blog will be profiling the lives of some of the most influential figures from the history of Electronics. Who better to start our examination of 'Electronics Superstars' than Paul Eisler, the inventor of the printed circuit board.
- January 28, 2011
Weekend Electronics Project – RepRap
Think about the last time you broke something in your home - a cup, a plate, a coat hook, a window handle, the battery cover on your TV remote, a component in an electronic device, a hinge, a switch.
- December 11, 2010
Magnificent Robo-Birds
Engineer and artist Neil Mendoza has put together a wonderful exhibit of interactive robotic birds made from old mobile-phone parts!
- November 1, 2010
Amazing robot arm
A top new piece of electronic kit has been developed by Cornell University, the lab of Heinrich Jaeger at the University of Chicago, and 'iRobot'. Known as "The Universal Jamming Gripper" - this robotic arm is capable of picking up a whole array of odd-shaped and weighted objects with ease!
- October 1, 2010
Low cost smd lead-free solder paste reflow
Can you use a cheap domestic oven to re-flow lead-free solder paste? We thought it would be fun to find out. And may be, if it worked, some of you might find our experiment useful.
- September 11, 2010
CNC Decoration
A great concept built by some students at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering have pieced together a wonderous device!
- August 25, 2010
Bright Spark ‘re-invents the wheel’.
As an opening item for our new blog, we are covering a British student who has shot to fame after bagging himself the gold medal at the 'Brit Insurance Design Awards 2010', having recently graduated from The Royal College Of Art; put his skills to work and redesigned an age old household item... The Plug!