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Very excited to have Guardtech Cleanrooms on site this week!
Anne Pritchard • May 19, 2020
Exciting times ahead with the construction of our new 175m² Clean Room facility!
COVID-19 has affected a huge number of businesses since March. Fortunately for us, we have been able to carry on operations as normal observing social distancing and health & safety measures. Our growth plan for 2020 was already set in motion and we made the conscious decision to follow through with it.
Following our move to new premises in 2012, we have dedicated the past 8 years improving facilities and developing our capabilities through capital investment making us a true Contract Electronic Manufacturing one-stop-shop, from concept to delivery.
The purchase of 2 new PCBA Mirae robots in February allows us to manufacture PCB assemblies in 3 stages, increasing production volume. We also invested in a new 14-zone Heller reflow oven to increase our capabilities. This combined with our previous investment in an Automatic Screen Printer, Automatic Optical Inspection and X-ray machine means that our PCBs go through a very thorough production and quality process. We can also undertake device programming and testing using bespoke functional test equipment.
Our core expertise is undeniably box build manufacturing but what makes us a key partner when considering a new outsource electronic manufacturer is that we can undertake all aspects of Electronic Manufacturing Services under one roof, from PCB design, component procurement and supply chain management, PCB, cable, electro-mechanical assembly and full system build. Our customers demand fast turnaround with a high level of product reliability. Our reputation has helped us grow steadily over the past 16 years in the industry.
Our latest phase of expansion started last week, and we are extremely excited to add a 175m² ISO14644 Class 7 clean room facility to our premises, which is due to be commissioned by the end of June. This will serve our existing customers but will also allow us to attract new business.
The Coronavirus pandemic has made everyone rethink their activity and weigh up the risks of having off-shore suppliers when the world comes to a stand-still within a few weeks. Building a relationship with a new manufacturing partner can take time and we are starting to see more enquiries from businesses looking to assess our capabilities in view of reshoring. If like these businesses you would like to discuss a specific project or product line, please get in touch.
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Philtronics Solutions was formed in 2018 and is the sister company to Philtronics Limited. Philtronics Solutions is a technology development company that offers smart innovation, from concept to delivery. We offer electronic and firmware design services through to design for manufacturing. Philtronics Solutions is committed to developing and supporting sport in Wales.
