Investing in Europe – Investing in the Future

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Since the formation of Eurocircuits in May 1991 it was clear to the owners Luc and Dirk that continuous investment was key to the success of the company.

And since then they have invested in all areas of the company from new factories, manufacturing and test equipment, internal software development, customer support and people.

This year (2019) sees a new level of investment of 5 million Euros, something both Luc and Dirk are very excited about.

Why Invest so much?

The simple answer is to meet the demand for our services from our customers.

But there is more to it than that, our customers need ever faster deliveries of their prototypes and small series PCBs so that they can meet their Time-to-Market challenges.

For example, this year we reduced our standard delivery from 7 to 3 working days for our PCB Proto service to meet customer demands. We also introduced our 3+3 service, offering Prototype PCBs Manufactured in 3 days and Assembled in 3 days.

And these new and improved services are only possible with the level of investment we have made.

Where did we Invest?

A major part of the investment was to improve and expand our Assembly service.

We also invested in our PCB Production and Software Development as this drives our DFM process and Visualizers.

Why Such a Large Investment in Assembly?

Around 2 years ago Eurocircuits introduced their prototype and small series Assembly service as a response to customer and market demand.

Our customers basically said “ok, we have been ordering PCBs from you for years, but we need more” and thus we introduced the Assembly service.

Since then, the demand for our Assembly service has skyrocketed and we knew already in 2018 that a large investment would be required to meet this ever-increasing demand.

In 2019 (Jan-Oct) our Assembly service has already handled more than 3.500 orders from over 1.100 customers, this compares to 1.700 orders from 670 customers for the whole of 2018.

 

We are Ready, are You?

 

Why not watch the video of Luc Smets and Dirk Stans discussing why they made such a big investment.

Dutch (Original)

English (Voice Over)

 

 

Investing in Europe – Investing in the Future

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Since the formation of Eurocircuits in May 1991 it was clear to the owners Luc and Dirk that continuous investment was key to the success of the company.

And since then they have invested in all areas of the company from new factories, manufacturing and test equipment, internal software development, customer support and people.

This year (2019) sees a new level of investment of 5 million Euros, something both Luc and Dirk are very excited about.

Why Invest so much?

The simple answer is to meet the demand for our services from our customers.

But there is more to it than that, our customers need ever faster deliveries of their prototypes and small series PCBs so that they can meet their Time-to-Market challenges.

For example, this year we reduced our standard delivery from 7 to 3 working days for our PCB Proto service to meet customer demands. We also introduced our 3+3 service, offering Prototype PCBs Manufactured in 3 days and Assembled in 3 days.

And these new and improved services are only possible with the level of investment we have made.

Where did we Invest?

A major part of the investment was to improve and expand our Assembly service.

We also invested in our PCB Production and Software Development as this drives our DFM process and Visualizers.

Why Such a Large Investment in Assembly?

Around 2 years ago Eurocircuits introduced their prototype and small series Assembly service as a response to customer and market demand.

Our customers basically said “ok, we have been ordering PCBs from you for years, but we need more” and thus we introduced the Assembly service.

Since then, the demand for our Assembly service has skyrocketed and we knew already in 2018 that a large investment would be required to meet this ever-increasing demand.

In 2019 (Jan-Oct) our Assembly service has already handled more than 3.500 orders from over 1.100 customers, this compares to 1.700 orders from 670 customers for the whole of 2018.

 

We are Ready, are You?

 

Why not watch the video of Luc Smets and Dirk Stans discussing why they made such a big investment.

Dutch (Original)

English (Voice Over)

 

 

Eurocircuits Introduces – PCB Prototype 3+3 Service

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Eurocircuits Introduces – PCB Prototype 3+3 Service

 

Eurocircuits understands that Time-to-Market is crucial for developers as they need to meet shorter lead-times to maximise the potential of their new products.

Since the beginning of 2019 we have developed and introduced new software, manufacturing processes and equipment that allows us to reduce the manufacturing and assembly time of your PCB prototypes.

Using these new tools we are very excited to introduce you to our new

PCB Prototype 3+3 Service

Fast & Easy

Your PCB Prototypes manufactured in 3 working days and Assembled in 3 working days as standard, helping you to meet your Time-to-Market challenges.

Reducing our standard delivery term from 12 working days to 6 working days……….that’s 50% faster!

 

Have your Prototypes Manufactured & Assembled

In Europe by Eurocircuits

………………..Why Wait!!………………..

 

 

Newsletter – Looking Back at 2018

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2018 – What a Year!

For Eurocircuits 2018 was another successful year building on our continued growth over the past 2 decades.

We finished 2018 with a consolidated turnover of around 26.5 million Euros including, PCB services, PCBA services, eC-equipment and consumables.

We also faced and overcame several challenges such as, the implementation GDPR and the shortage of some electronic components.

The stringent way in which we implemented GDPR may have resulted in some of your colleagues no longer receiving our News & Information feeds, if this is the case then we invite them to Opt-in to fix this problem.

Our continued growth helps us to invest and develop new products and services for our customers as well as, investing in new processes and equipment that keeps you at the cutting edge of PCB technology.

We will develop more tools to help you deliver your products to the market on time and on budget.

In 2018 we invested around 1.5 million Euros in manufacturing technology and equipment and in 2019 we plan to almost double that.

We expect some macro-economic challenges in 2019 and are well prepared for these.

In 2019 we will continue to focus on PCB Prototype and Small Series market for both bare board and assembly.

Our aim is to achieve another leap forward in PCB services we offer and to meet the challenges of our fast-growing PCB Assembly services.

We will continue to develop our software tools to offer new and advanced features helping you to achieve “Right First Time” for Manufacture products.

And there is so much more…………..we invite you to take a look for yourself here.

 

We are looking forward to another fantastic year in 2019

 

 

 

Eurocircuits wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Eurocircuits wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Announcement! We will take a Break for Christmas

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Announcement! We will take a Break for Christmas

December is here, and we wanted to let you know that we will be taking a break over the Christmas period, our factories will be closed from:

Lights Out – 20/12/2018 Lights On – 03/01/2019

How does this affect your orders?

The last shipment date of 2018 is on the 20/12/2018

The first shipment date of 2019 is on the 03/01/2019

Therefore, if you need your boards before Christmas, please make sure you order them in time.

Take a look at some of the exciting Projects that were presented @ Electronica 2018

Should you have any questions about any of our services, please feel free to get in touch via email, telephone or instantly with our online chat during office hours. We will be more than happy to help.

Why not follow us on our social media, keeping up to date with all of our latest news?

       

News & Information

For many years Eurocircuits have provided you with important News & Information about our services, products, free to use smart tools and the Electronic Manufacturing World. Take a peak at what we offer:

  Eurocircuits company update. This section contains updates and information about the Eurocircuits Group. As a valued partner you will receive updates and news covering our company activities, team news and business developments etc.

  Events & Workshops. Eurocircuits is an active participant of events and exhibitions, it also organises events, seminars and workshops, especially concerning technical topics

  Tips & Tricks.The electronic value chain starts with a design and then converting it to a digital form. This section covers all design related issues, their influence on manufacturing.

  Electronic Manufacturing Technology. Eurocircuits goal is to inform all Electronic Designers about Electronic Manufacturing Techniques and processes. Whilst, this may start with PCB manufacturing it also covers the Assembly, Testing and Housing etc…

  Online Smart Tools – Services & Products. All Eurocircuits customers have access to an online customer account and through this, access to our Smart Tools and services. This section covers User Guides, updates and new features and tools etc. It will help you to optimise your knowledge, use of these tools and the electronic manufacturing services and products we offer.

  Customer Applications & Student Projects. Eurocircuits actively encourages its customers to share their experiences with other customers. In addition to this, we support many student projects and inspire them to write about their adventures and the technology they have designed.

  eCvelo. Next to being an Electronics Manufacturing Company, Eurocircuits also has a heart for clean mobility. As result we have developed and are building trike and quad cycles with a covered frame. Keep updated by opting in to this section.

Eurocircuits TV

Eurocircuits TV is Eurocircuits’ media channel bringing electronic designers and others video news and VLOGs about our electronic manufacturing world.

 

Press Release September 2018 – Right First Time with PCBA Visualizer

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Right First Time with PCBA Visualizer

Eurocircuits has now added the PCBA Visualizerto their online eC Smart Tools seamlessly linking PCB Manufacture to PCB Assembly and driving their philosophy of “Right First Time for Manufacture”.

It is without a doubt that the PCBA Visualizer brings unparcelled functionality and control to the customer. It allows them to visually check that the selected components physically fit their PCB layout before the manufacturing process starts, thus avoiding lengthy delays or costly remakes.

Background

To support their philosophy of “Right First Time for Manufacture” Eurocircuits has two approaches. The first is to provide information via their website to help Design Engineers understand the manufacturing process. Secondly, to provide online eC Smart Tools to help check design data before it goes to manufacture.

Eurocircuits developed the PCB Visualizer some years ago and have continued to enhance the features ever since. This was the first of their online eC Smart Tools allowing customers to upload their bare PCB board data and visually check and repair any issues related to manufacturing.

The PCB Visualizer helped reduce the data anomalies before manufacturing from 25% to less than 3% thus representing a serious WIN-WIN between customer and manufacturer.

Present

In late 2017 Eurocircuits entered the PCB Assembly arena to offer their customers a One Stop Shop for their Prototype and Small Series PCB requirements and introduced the PCBA Visualizer (the ‘A’ standing for Assembly).

This online eC Smart Tool allows customers to upload their BOM (Bill of Materials) and CPL (Component Placement List) data where it is automatically analysed, parts identified and location on the actual PCB defined.

The PCBA Visualizer helps to resolve issues such as correcting component rotation/alignment, assigning polarity, selecting alternative parts along with many others. The goal is, as it always is with Eurocircuits, to have data that is “Right First Time for Manufacture”.

With the PCBA Visualizer the Eurocircuits customer will ultimately have PCB design, BOM and CPL data that has been validated for manufacture, there is even a 3D graphical representation of the assembled product available.

Therefore, the number of errors prior to the actual production can be drastically reduced or even eliminated. As a result, the process is more efficient, making these smaller orders more cost effective, hence the creation of a new market: assembly of prototypes and small series as a business.

Video:

The PCB Visualizer and PCBA Visualizer along with the eC Smart Tools help Electronic Designers to identify PCB and Assembly manufacturing issues before they place their order. These Powerful Tools are free to use for Eurocircuits customers, thus optimising their PCB design flow and ensuring “Right First Time for Manufacture”.

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For more information visit the Eurocircuits website www.eurocircuits.com.

About Eurocircuits

Founded in 1991, Eurocircuits is a Belgian group specializing in the manufacturing and online distribution of Bare and Assembled Circuit Board Prototypes and Small Series from its own production facilities in Germany, India, and Hungary. For almost 30 years now, our continuously further developed, integrated, web-based business model offers customers a broad range of technologies that are fast, reliable, and cost-effective. In 2017 we delivered over 107,000 orders to over 12,000 customers mainly in Europe – over 98% of them on time.

Video:

In 80 seconds this video tells you all the high lights about Eurocircuits. More info can be found on the Eurocircuits website, eurocircuits.comand their online TV channel eurocircuits.tv

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Meet Eurocircuits

During the Fall of 2018, Eurocircuits’ teams will bring the above message to the market on the occasions:

  • TEC Lund – Lund Sweden – 27 September
  • World of Technology @ Science – Utrecht The Netherlands – 2-5 October
  • Engineering Design Show – Coventry UK – 17-18 October
  • Prototyping 2018 – Kortrijk Belgium – 7-8 November
  • D&E event – Mechelen Belgium – 7 November
  • D&E event – Den Bosch The Netherlands – 8 November
  • MATELEC – Madrid Spain – 13-16 November
  • Electronica – Munich Germany – 13-16 November
  • LED event – Mechelen Belgium – 28 November
  • LED event – Den Bosch The Netherlands – 29 November

Do you wish more information, please contact,

Dirk Stans
Eurocircuits NV
Managing partner, Sales & marketing
Antwerpsesteenweg 66, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium
Dirk.Stans@eurocircuits.com
www.eurocircuits.com

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