Electricity rationing in China spells more supply delays
"The rationing of electricity at some of China's major industrial areas and its ports is likely to slow shipments of electronic components,” says John Harley of St Neots based OSI Electronics UK. "It can only lead to longer lead-times and further shortages in the supply chain.”
OSI Electronics successfully completes ISO audits
OSI Electronics UK has successfully completed its three-year recertification to its ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 13485 (medical) and ISO 14001 (environmental) accreditations.
Production and engineering apprenticeship opportunities with OSI Electronics
Here's a great opportunity for a young person to get into electronics by becoming an apprentice at the electronics manufacturer OSI Electronics UK in St Neots – the company is a subsidiary of Californian based OSI Electronics.
OSI Electronics UK updates its video
OSI Electronics UK video has been updated – now with more facts on its contract electronics manufacturing service and facilities.
New 3D SPI PCB kit is a UK first
The first UK installation of an ALeader 3D solder paste inspection (SPI) unit is underway in OSI Electronics UK's PCB assembly hall in St Neots. The ALeader 3D SPI system allows the surface mount printing process to be automatically corrected before solder paste volumes move out of tolerance. It also provides real-time closed-loop feedback directly to a new Europlacer printer the company…
Another factory fire hits global chip supply
A serious fire at the semiconductor manufacturing factory of Renesas Electronics Corporation in Naka, north east Japan, last week1(9th March) has added to problems of component supply for the electronics industry.
Snap shot, March 2021 – PCB market
The global printed circuit board situation continues to be difficult, with recent events – copper shortages, hikes in shipping costs and factory fires at two resin plants as well as Covid-19 – impacting prices and lead-times.
Electronic components – supply problems worsen
The supply of components for the electronics industry is not improving. Since OSI Electronics 'Snap shot' report last month, its Singapore/Asia teams have reported the shortage of components is...
Snap shot, February 2021 – electronics component market
Have you seen the first of OSI Electroncs' 'Snap shots' – a comment on the state of the electronics market? The first one is on the component situation.
In conversation: Chris Ames, new Commercial Manager, OSI Electronics UK
Chris Ames has been appointed new Commercial Manager for St Neots based OSI Electronics UK, a contract electronics manufacturer (CEM).
Fire in Japan emphasises value of reliable component supply
A devastating fire at a semiconductor plant illustrates why one-source component supply is a dangerous philosophy.