Consultancy advises tackling chip shortages


Awareness of the challenges of the global chip shortages are becoming more prevalent but not the ways in which to tackle them, says Ignys. The electronics design and software development consultancy is approached on a regular basis by perplexed companies. It advises several ways to get ahead. Firstly, design for availability. Rather than designing a product and then sourcing parts, commit to parts before starting the design.


Planning to just make 20 units to test the waters is not the viable option it used to be.


Allow for extra design time and part costs. Electronic engineers are taking longer to design as they hunt for available parts and use manufacturers they are less familiar with. As demand far outweighs supply, parts are more expensive, so plan far ahead to assess how many products are needed, advises the company. Also, sense- check if the product will still


appeal in a few years and will be relevant in the future. Finally, get advice from the people who are dealing with this situation on the frontline. Electronics design specialists and CEMs can provide you with advice and expertise from the start. Remember you are not alone, there is a great network of electronics professionals out there going through the same thing.


Visit Ignys at stand E65


Updates deliver microfluidic plates


Bespoke springs have decorative finishes


Established in 1969, Irvine Springs manufactures and supplies made- to-order compression, tension, cone, barrel, and torsion springs as well as wire forms, flat section parts, clock springs, garter springs and die springs. They are crafted in a wide range of materials with protective and decorative finishes as required. The process can be managed with the customer from initial concept through to design and manufacture, to final testing, delivery, and ensuring full traceability. Customers are in a wide range of industry sectors including, renewables, marine, transport, electronics, medical, leisure, oil and gas, defence and general engineering. Machinery reflects manufacturing capabilities: coiling from 0.10mm to 25mm wire thicknesses, one-off prototypes, to volume orders of thousands / millions. Same-day quotations will be


provided wherever possible. The company practises sustainable finance by investing to ensure its longevity within the industry. Materials are ethically sourced, and it is committed to minimising the environmental impact of its operations. It is a corporate member of The John Muir Trust, a conservation charity dedicated to the repair of wild places across the UK. The company is certified to ISO9001:2015.


Visit Irvine Springs at stand G70


For over 50 years, IPFL has produced plastic parts for a range of industries, using 3D printing and CNC technologies to produce parts for medical, defence, product development, motorsport and scientific components. This year, the company is showing innovations in diffusion bonding and laser welding for microfluidics. The processes fuse together layers of precisely machined panels at a molecular level without chemicals or adhesives, resulting in highly accurate and complex components. Investment in the process provides microfluidic plates and medical manifolds, which are used for scientific analysis and chemical mixing. Such parts require complex internal track features which cannot be achieved using conventional methods. Alongside machining and fabrication


services, it will exhibit its versatile range of additive manufacturing technologies, from high resolution clear materials to tough polyamide production. Services include laser welding and


diffusion bonding for microfluidics or pneumatic manifolds, high speed milling and routing, laser cutting and fabrication as well as an extensive range of polyjet, SLA HP MJF and FDM 3D print technologies.


Visit IPFL at stand H140


Learn about ERP software


Li-SOCl2 cells provide long-term energy boost


There are 20 lithium thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) cells, in both bobbin and wafer construction, with multiple mounting configurations, in the Jauch Quartz UK & Ireland range. They complement the company’s range of primary, secondary, and customised battery solutions. Managing director, Nicholas Ribton, elaborates: “For modern electronic devices, lithium thionyl chloride is a secure energy source with high cell voltage and energy density for maximum reliability in extreme temperature conditions”. They are typically used in


automated meter reading, sub- and advanced metering infrastructures, residential/commercial/industrial smart meters and remote monitoring. “Our cells are extremely competitively priced and carry the same high quality, local technical support, and EMEA stockholding as our existing battery and frequency ranges,” adds Ribton. At 3.6V, the cell voltage is “significantly higher” than that of other primary battery types. The voltage level is kept constant throughout almost the entire discharge period of the battery. The Li-SOCl2 cell’s energy density is up to 710Wh/kg, making it suitable for applications with low power requirements over long time periods, such as metering. The extremely low self-discharge rate (just 1% per year) means the batteries can be stored over a longer period. The batteries comply with the European REACH regulation, IEC60086-4, and are certified to UL1642.


Visit Jauch Quartz UK & Ireland at


stand G85


Some of the friendly team from MIE Solutions will be on the stand to advise visitors on all aspects of ERP production control software and how MIETrak Pro can revolutionise your business! The software has become an industry-specific ERP software solution, specialising in all manufacturing industries. The capacity planning software is made by manufacturing professionals for manufacturing professionals with hundreds of UK users, the company says it is an affordable, no hidden cost solution which will support a business with its future growth and development. It will streamline operations across the entire workflow process and provides maximum efficiency along with an immediate ROI. It is easy to install, use and implement, says the company, and includes advanced features such as cost control, MRP, scheduling, reporting, quoting, inventory control and real time tracking. A paperless approach is possible with


tablets and mobile devices via kiosk or MIE Mobile Warehouse, a management application which controls inventory, item receipt and shipping, item selection and timesheets. The intuitive graphical interface communicates with the web services based MIE Platform, offering the same technical framework as MIE Trak Pro. MIE Mobile Warehouse is an Android app. MIETrak Pro allows users to ensure that all quotes are consistent and that profit margins are maintained across the board. MIETrak gives the user purchasing power in the form of ERP, meaning that you take control of all purchases within the organisation efficiently and ensure you are getting the most for your money. Once installed, the customer support team will offer support network and training either in- house, remotely by telephone and/ or on site at customer premises.


Visit MIE Solutions at stand F210


New UK facility has calibration lab for torque tools


Operating in Silicon Valley since 1965, torque tool manufacturer, Mountz Torque has recently


opened a UK facility in Hampshire. It provides sales, service and technical support to partners and customers around the world. There has also been the recent addition of a calibration laboratory.


Fastening products will be on display, including the popular pre-set hand torque screwdrivers, for all fastening applications that require consistent precision and high level quality control. There will also be the new range of TBX break-over wrenches. These pre-set production wrenches have an interchangeable head, to apply the correct torque in small places.


Visit Mountz Torque at stand F155


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