Contract Manufacturing
Championing contract manufacturing in the UK
The electronics manufacturing services (EMS) landscape is seeing an increasing demand for electronic components. Having agility and flexibility in the supply chain is therefore paramount to a company’s success, explains GD Rectifiers
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ontract manufacturing services are only made possible by companies if they have the resource, resilience and manufacturing or engineering
expertise to support such projects. Organisations such as Made in Britain and Make UK work hard to celebrate and promote British manufacturers across a wide range of industries all year round. And with some of the biggest universities in the UK now having dedicated engineering departments and receiving large investments for research and design projects, we are finally seeing more young people express an interest and follow a career path in manufacturing and engineering. We still have a long way to go in helping shape the future of engineering and manufacturing but by promoting our continuous achievements as a collective throughout the industry and working with the education sector by offering apprenticeships we are helping close the gap on the skill set shortages we’re likely to face in years to come. Today’s manufacturing and engineering landscape is rapidly evolving, with many businesses turning to contract manufacturing as a strategic and cost-effective solution for their production needs. The United Kingdom is renowned for its advanced manufacturing capabilities and offers a thriving environment for contract manufacturing in the electronics industry. Make UK’s annual analysis of the sector reports an annual output of £183 billion, with the UK remaining the ninth largest manufacturing nation in the world, with UK manufacturing providing 2.5 million jobs.
Benefits of contract manufacturing in power electronics
Partnering with companies to outsource projects has numerous advantages including access to state-of-the-art facilities, a skilled workforce, enhanced quality control, economies of scale, reduced time to market and flexibility to scale production. Contract manufacturing is allowing companies to
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● Typical applications include AC drives, DC drives, bridges, regulators, soft starts, energy optimisers, telecommunications, UPS and SMPS
Heatsinks
From aluminium heatsink extrusion to CNC machining and finished heatsinks, GD Rectifiers says that it can provide a dedicated service for all heatsink requirements. ● Shop from 160+ profiles in stock, allowing you to shop by device type or part number
● Bespoke lengths and finishing options available
gain a competitive edge and focus more time on R&D projects. Contract manufacturing services can often lead to support on product design, supply chain management, custom prototypes, product development and project management.
Quality assurance
Ensuring that the companies you partner with for contract manufacturing services adopt best- quality procedures is key, look for companies that adhere to strict quality control measures to ensure the highest level of product quality.
Collaboration
It’s important to partner with a company that works closely with clients offering technical expertise, regular progress updates and transparent communication. Contract manufacturing in the UK presents a compelling solution for businesses seeking efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes. Companies can leverage the expertise and capabilities of contract manufacturers, focusing on their core competencies whilst enjoying the benefits of streamlined production.
Contract manufacturing services GD Rectifiers says that it is one of the UK’s leading electronics contract manufacturers offering a wide range of power semiconductor assemblies and heatsinks
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alongside a precision CNC machining service. GD Rectifiers has invested heavily and continues to attract market-leading customers with requirements to outsource all, or a significant part of their product manufacturing. The company works with customers from initial design through to on-going manufacture, and delivery of custom-built products to end customers. GD Rectifiers covers all areas of electronic and electrical assemblies and heatsinks, adhering to strict international standards. The company says that it provides unrivalled customer service and quality, by following industry systems and procedures such as ISO 9001:2015 and complying with BS EN 60947-4-3:2014 and BS EN 60146-1-1:2010.
Power assemblies The benefits of using GD Rectifiers include:
● Design partnership from concept to production
● Offering a wide range of power assemblies and controllers – single-phase, three-phase and hex-phase assemblies, rectifiers, regulators, selenium suppressors, rotating diode assemblies, firing circuits and trigger modules
● Choose from 24 designs and three configurations
● All power assemblies are designed and built in the UK
● Large range of heatsinks available – custom designed heatsinks, forced-air cooled heatsinks, LED heatsinks, hollow fin heatsinks, solid fin heatsinks, water and oil cooled heatsinks
● Extensive range of heatsink accessories – busbar insulators, busbars for modules, clamps for capsules, thermal compound, thermal trips, AC and DC fans
● Ability to quote heatsink profiles outside of standard product range
● The company is confident that its heatsink quality, prices and lead times won’t be beaten elsewhere
CNC machining
Providing dedicated CNC machinery used for bespoke lengths specified by its customers. ● State-of-the-art CAD and CAM software ● CNC machining capacity up to 2000mm with a saw capacity of 500mm x 200mm
● High quality batch-work machining ● Competitive pricing with a fast turnaround
As an electronic contract manufacturing partner to some of the industry’s leading OEMs, GD Rectifiers plays an important role in the electronics value and supply chain. The company continues to help solve global electronics manufacturing challenges from design through to fulfilment for customers requiring a flexible manufacturing partner.
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