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Active-PCB Solutions To Exhibit At Microelectronics UK 2026

After a busy week in Ireland at Medical Technology Ireland, the Active-PCB Solutions team will be heading to Excel London for Microelectronics UK 2026 on 29–30 September. You’ll find us on Stand B4. Microelectronics UK brings together organisations from across the semiconductor, photonics and embedded systems sectors, covering everything from research and development through to

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Active-PCB Solutions To Exhibit At Medical Technology Ireland 2026

Active-PCB News / Frances Taylor

Active-PCB Solutions are excited to be exhibiting for the first time at Medical Technology Ireland 2026, which is taking place at Galway Racecourse on 23–24 September 2026. The event will bring together companies from across the medical technology sector and its manufacturing supply chain, providing an opportunity to meet, share expertise and explore the technologies

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Agile Circuit Technology Group Launches Recruitment Drive to Support Continued Growth

Active-PCB News / Frances Taylor

Agile Circuit Technology Group is expanding its workforce across both Active-PCB Solutions in Reading and Garner Osborne in Newbury, as the Group continues to invest in additional manufacturing capacity and its long-term growth strategy. The UK electronics manufacturing group is recruiting across a range of production, strategic and leadership positions, strengthening the teams at both

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What Is FR-4 And Why Is It Affecting PCB Lead Times?

Active-PCB News / Frances Taylor

There is a very good chance that FR-4 forms the foundation of the PCBs you use. It is one of the most common materials in electronics manufacturing, but unless you are involved directly in PCB design or procurement, it is probably not something you give much thought to. Right now, however, FR-4 is becoming increasingly

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Electronics Supply Chain Update: Q3 2026

Active-PCB News / Frances Taylor

Rising Laminate Costs And Component Lead Times Make Early Ordering Increasingly Important Supply chain conditions across electronics manufacturing continue to tighten, with increasing pressure on both PCB materials and electronic components. For customers planning production builds through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, this means early commitment is becoming increasingly important. Much of the

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Reduce the Cost of Your Next PCBA Project: Summer Offer!

Active-PCB News / Frances Taylor

Starting a new PCB assembly project involves more than the cost of the build itself. Before production begins, there may be engineering preparation, programming, tooling, documentation review and process setup to complete. These one-off costs are commonly covered by non-recurring engineering charges, or NREs. Until 31 August 2026, Active-PCB Solutions is offering free or reduced

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Active-PCB Solutions Reaches 3,000 PCB Assemblies Coated

Active-PCB News / Frances Taylor

Active-PCB Solutions has reached a significant milestone after coating its 3,000th PCB assembly since launching its dedicated in-house conformal coating facility earlier this year. The Reading-based electronics manufacturer introduced the capability in February as part of its ongoing investment in providing a comprehensive electronics manufacturing service. Just a few months later, conformal coating has become

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What Hardware Pioneers told us about the future of electronics manufacturing

Active-PCB News, Blog / Frances Taylor

After two busy days at Hardware Pioneers 2026, the Active-PCB Solutions team came away with a clear sense of what engineers, product developers, buyers and technology businesses are prioritising when it comes to electronics manufacturing. The conversations we had throughout the event reflected a market that is focused not only on PCB assembly, but on

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Active-PCB Solutions Returns to Hardware Pioneers Max 26

Active-PCB News / Frances Taylor

After a successful show in 2025, Active-PCB Solutions is pleased to announce that we will once again be exhibiting at Hardware Pioneers Max 2026, which is taking place at ExCeL London on 10th and 11th June 2026. You’ll find the Active-PCB Solutions team on stand M12, alongside our sister company Garner Osborne Circuits who are

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Supply Chain News from Active-PCB Solutions (Q2 2026)

Active-PCB News / Frances Taylor

For organisations involved in the design, sourcing and manufacture of electronic products, the current supply chain environment remains a critical area of focus. This update provides an overview of the factors influencing component availability, pricing and lead times, and our recommendations relating to what these developments may mean for upcoming projects across 2026 and 2027.

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