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Ferndale Electronics Ltd
Unit 11, Enterprise Court,
Eagle Business Park, Falcon Way,
Yaxley,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire,
PE7 3GR,
United Kingdom
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Fully Automated SMT Builds
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we provide fully automated SMT builds for projects ranging from small production runs to larger-volume builds, delivering precision, consistency and high-quality results. Our advanced SMT capabilities enable us to work with increasingly compact and complex components, including 0201 components, QFNs, BGAs, LGAs and other challenging package types. By combining modern automated assembly technology with skilled expertise and rigorous quality control, we ensure components are accurately placed and assembled to meet the specific requirements of each project. Whether you require a small prototype build or larger-scale production, we provide a reliable and efficient SMT assembly service tailored to your needs.
AOI Inspection
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we provide Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) services to help ensure the quality, accuracy and consistency of assembled printed circuit boards. Our advanced AOI technology enables us to inspect components and solder joints quickly and precisely, helping identify potential defects such as incorrect component placement, missing components and soldering issues. By incorporating AOI inspection into our manufacturing process, we can detect problems early, maintain high production standards and provide customers with reliable, high-quality electronic assemblies.
Full BGA Rework Facility
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we provide a full BGA rework facility, offering a professional solution for repairing, replacing and reworking Ball Grid Array components on printed circuit boards. Our specialist capabilities allow us to work with complex BGA packages with precision, helping to rectify assembly defects, replace damaged components and restore boards to full functionality. Using suitable equipment, experienced technicians and careful inspection procedures, we carry out BGA rework to a high standard while minimising the risk of damage to surrounding components and the PCB. Whether you require individual repairs, production rework or more complex BGA-related work, we provide a reliable and efficient service tailored to your requirements.
SMT Hand Solder of Small – Medium Batch Builds
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we provide SMT hand soldering services for small to medium batch builds, offering a flexible and cost-effective solution for electronic assembly requirements where automated production may not be suitable. Our skilled technicians work with precision to solder surface-mount components accurately and consistently, supporting a wide range of PCB assemblies and component types. Whether you require prototype assemblies, smaller production runs, or more specialised work, our SMT hand soldering service provides the attention to detail and quality control needed to deliver reliable results. We tailor our approach to the requirements of each project, helping ensure your assemblies are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
SMT Rework & Repair
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we provide professional SMT rework and repair services, helping customers resolve assembly issues and restore printed circuit boards to a reliable working condition. Our experienced technicians can carry out a range of rework and repair tasks on surface-mount assemblies, from correcting component placement and soldering defects to replacing damaged or faulty components. We use careful, precise techniques to minimise the risk of damage to PCBs and surrounding components while maintaining high standards of workmanship. Whether you require individual board repairs, production rework or support with more complex SMT issues, we provide a dependable service tailored to your requirements.
Conventional Hand Solder of Small – Medium Batch Builds
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we provide conventional hand soldering services for small to medium batch builds, offering a flexible solution for through-hole and other components that require manual assembly. Our skilled technicians work with care and precision to produce consistent, high-quality solder joints across a wide range of electronic assemblies. Whether you require prototype builds, smaller production runs or specialised assembly work, our conventional hand soldering service provides the flexibility and attention to detail needed for your project. We work closely with our customers to understand their requirements and ensure every build is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Conventional Wave Soldering
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we provide conventional wave soldering services for builds of virtually any size, offering an efficient and consistent solution for through-hole electronic assemblies. Our wave soldering capabilities allow us to handle a wide range of production requirements, from smaller batches through to larger-volume builds, while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability. We can accommodate different project requirements and work to ensure assemblies are produced efficiently and accurately. Our processes are RoHS compliant, helping customers meet relevant environmental and manufacturing requirements while receiving dependable, high-quality electronic assemblies.
All Manner of Cable Assemblies
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we provide a comprehensive range of cable assembly services, producing cable assemblies to meet the specific requirements of each customer and application. Our experienced team can work with a wide variety of cables, connectors and configurations, delivering assemblies designed for reliable performance and consistent quality. Whether you require a simple cable assembly or a more complex, bespoke solution, we provide a flexible service tailored to your technical specifications and production requirements. From smaller projects and prototypes through to larger production runs, we ensure every cable assembly is manufactured with care, precision and attention to detail.
Procurement Services
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we provide professional electronic component procurement services, helping customers source the parts and materials required for their manufacturing projects. Our procurement service is designed to simplify the supply process, helping ensure the right components are sourced efficiently and in line with project specifications. We work with trusted suppliers to obtain a wide range of electronic components and production materials, supporting everything from prototypes and small batch builds to larger-scale manufacturing. By managing procurement alongside our electronics manufacturing services, we provide customers with a convenient, reliable and streamlined solution from component sourcing through to final assembly.
Design Services
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we provide professional electronics design services, helping customers develop practical and reliable solutions tailored to their specific requirements. Our experienced team can support projects from the initial concept through to development and production, working closely with customers to understand their technical, functional and manufacturing needs. By combining design expertise with our in-house electronics manufacturing capabilities, including PCB assembly, soldering, inspection and rework, we can help create solutions that are suitable for efficient and reliable production. Whether you need support developing a new electronic product or refining an existing design, we provide a flexible and knowledgeable service tailored to your project.
Test Capability
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we provide comprehensive testing capabilities to help ensure electronic assemblies meet the required standards for quality, performance and reliability. Our testing services enable us to identify potential faults and issues during the manufacturing process, helping ensure products perform as intended before they reach the customer. We can tailor our testing approach to the requirements of individual projects, supporting prototypes, small and medium batch builds and larger production runs. By combining testing with our wider electronics manufacturing services, we provide a complete and reliable solution designed to maintain consistent quality throughout the production process.
Equipment: Lineo 1 with Component Test, 8 Head Gantry, Intelligent Feeders & Carts with an IPC of 11,500
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we operate advanced Lineo 1 equipment with component test, an 8-head gantry, intelligent feeders and carts, and an IPC of 11,500, providing efficient and accurate support for our electronics manufacturing services. This advanced equipment enables us to handle component placement and assembly with a high level of precision and consistency, helping us meet the requirements of both smaller and larger production runs. Our investment in modern manufacturing technology allows us to maintain efficient production processes while supporting high standards of quality and reliability across every build.
Equipment: Speedprint SP700AVI Auto Printer
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we utilise Speedprint SP700AVI Auto Printer equipment to support accurate and consistent PCB assembly as part of our SMT manufacturing capabilities. Automated printing plays an important role in ensuring solder paste is applied precisely and uniformly to each circuit board, helping provide a reliable foundation for accurate component placement and soldering. Our Speedprint SP700AVI Auto Printer supports efficient production while maintaining high standards of repeatability and quality, making it suitable for a range of electronic assembly requirements. By combining advanced equipment with our experienced manufacturing team, we deliver dependable PCB assemblies tailored to each customer's specifications.
Equipment: Speedprint SP200AVI Auto Printer
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we utilise Speedprint SP200AVI Auto Printer equipment to support precise and consistent solder paste printing for our PCB assembly services. Automated solder paste printing is an essential stage of the SMT process, helping ensure accurate paste deposition across each circuit board before component placement. The Speedprint SP200AVI supports reliable and repeatable production, helping us maintain high standards of quality while efficiently handling a variety of electronic assembly requirements. Combined with our experienced team and wider manufacturing capabilities, this equipment enables us to deliver dependable PCB assemblies tailored to our customers’ specifications.
Equipment: TSM 8 Zone Oven with Profiler
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we utilise a TSM 8 Zone Oven with Profiler to support precise and consistent reflow soldering within our SMT manufacturing process. The eight-zone oven provides controlled heating across multiple stages, helping ensure solder paste is correctly reflowed and components are securely bonded to the PCB. The integrated profiler allows us to monitor and control temperature profiles, helping maintain the precise conditions required for different assemblies and component types. By combining this equipment with our skilled team and comprehensive electronics manufacturing capabilities, we can deliver reliable, high-quality PCB assemblies with consistent results across a range of production requirements.
Equipment: Soldermatic Wave Solder Lead Free
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we utilise Soldermatic Wave Solder Lead Free equipment to provide efficient and consistent wave soldering for conventional through-hole electronic assemblies. This equipment enables us to achieve reliable solder joints across production builds while supporting lead-free manufacturing processes. Our wave soldering capabilities are suitable for a wide range of assembly requirements and help us maintain consistent quality and production efficiency. Combined with our experienced technicians and comprehensive electronics manufacturing services, our Soldermatic Wave Solder Lead Free equipment allows us to deliver dependable PCB assemblies to a high standard.
Equipment: JBC & Ersa I-Con Soldering Stations
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we utilise JBC and Ersa I-Con soldering stations to support precise and reliable manual soldering across a wide range of electronic assembly requirements. These professional soldering systems provide our skilled technicians with accurate temperature control and dependable performance, allowing them to work carefully with components and PCBs while maintaining consistent solder joint quality. Whether supporting small to medium batch builds, conventional hand soldering, SMT rework or repair work, our JBC and Ersa I-Con soldering stations provide the flexibility and precision needed to complete assemblies to a high standard.
Equipment: Vision Mantis Inspection
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we utilise Vision Mantis Inspection equipment to support detailed visual inspection throughout our electronics manufacturing processes. This advanced optical inspection system enables our experienced technicians to examine PCBs, components and solder joints with enhanced visibility, helping identify potential defects and ensure assemblies meet the required quality standards. By incorporating Vision Mantis Inspection into our production capabilities, we can carry out thorough checks across a range of assembly and rework requirements, supporting consistent quality, accuracy and reliability from initial build through to final inspection.
Equipment: Ultrasonic Cleaner
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we utilise ultrasonic cleaning equipment to provide thorough and effective cleaning of electronic assemblies and components where required. Ultrasonic cleaning uses high-frequency sound waves to create microscopic cleaning action, helping remove contaminants and residues from areas that can be difficult to clean using conventional methods. Our ultrasonic cleaner supports our wider manufacturing, rework and repair capabilities, helping us maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation across a range of electronic assemblies. By incorporating effective cleaning into our production processes, we help ensure finished products meet the required quality and reliability standards.
Equipment: CMS400LF Wave Solder
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we utilise CMS400LF Wave Solder equipment to support efficient and consistent wave soldering for conventional through-hole electronic assemblies. This equipment enables us to produce reliable solder joints across a range of PCB assembly requirements, helping maintain consistent quality and production efficiency. The CMS400LF supports lead-free manufacturing processes and provides a dependable solution for both smaller and larger production builds. Combined with our experienced technicians and comprehensive electronics manufacturing capabilities, our wave soldering equipment helps us deliver high-quality, reliable PCB assemblies tailored to our customers’ specifications.
Equipment: Humidity Cabinet with Bake Facility
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we utilise a Humidity Cabinet with Bake Facility to support the safe and effective storage and preparation of electronic components and assemblies. Controlled humidity storage helps protect moisture-sensitive components from environmental exposure, while the integrated bake facility provides a means of carefully drying components when required before assembly or processing. This equipment supports our wider electronics manufacturing capabilities by helping maintain component quality, reliability and suitability for production. By incorporating controlled storage and baking into our processes, we can help reduce moisture-related risks and maintain high standards throughout the manufacturing process.
Equipment: Schleuniger Cut & Strip
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we utilise Schleuniger Cut & Strip equipment to provide accurate and consistent preparation of cables and wires for our cable assembly services. This specialist equipment enables us to efficiently cut cables to precise lengths and strip insulation with a high level of accuracy, helping ensure they are ready for subsequent assembly and termination processes. By using reliable automated equipment, we can improve production consistency and efficiency while maintaining high standards of workmanship. Combined with our experienced team and comprehensive cable assembly capabilities, our Schleuniger Cut & Strip equipment supports the production of high-quality cable assemblies tailored to our customers’ specifications.
Equipment: Essemtec Manual Printer
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we utilise Essemtec Manual Printer equipment to support accurate and consistent solder paste application during PCB assembly. This equipment provides a flexible solution for applying solder paste to circuit boards, making it particularly suitable for prototypes, smaller batch builds and applications where manual control is advantageous. Our experienced technicians carefully manage the printing process to help achieve accurate paste deposition and consistent results, supporting reliable component placement and soldering. Combined with our wider SMT manufacturing and assembly capabilities, our Essemtec Manual Printer helps us deliver high-quality electronic assemblies tailored to individual project requirements.
Equipment: Blundell 3 Zone Oven
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we utilise a Blundell 3 Zone Oven to support reliable and consistent reflow soldering within our electronics manufacturing processes. The three-zone configuration provides controlled heating across different stages of the soldering process, helping ensure solder paste reaches the appropriate temperatures to create secure and dependable connections between components and PCBs. This equipment supports our ability to produce high-quality assemblies while maintaining consistent manufacturing standards across a range of project requirements. Combined with our experienced team and wider SMT capabilities, our Blundell 3 Zone Oven contributes to efficient, precise and reliable PCB assembly.
Equipment: Depaneller & Nibler
At Ferndale Electronics Ltd, we utilise Depaneller and Nibler equipment to support the accurate and efficient separation of individual PCBs from larger panels. This specialist equipment allows us to carefully remove circuit boards while helping minimise mechanical stress and the risk of damage to components or the PCB itself. Our depanelling capabilities provide a reliable finishing stage for a variety of electronic assemblies, helping ensure boards are separated cleanly and prepared for subsequent inspection, testing or final assembly. Combined with our experienced technicians and wider manufacturing capabilities, our Depaneller and Nibler equipment supports consistent, high-quality results across a range of production requirements.
About us
With more than 35 years of experience in the electronics industry, Ferndale Electronics Ltd is a family-run Contract Electronic Manufacturer (CEM) based in the Cambridgeshire area.
As a family-run business, we’re committed to delivering exceptional quality, dependable lead times and outstanding customer service. We go the extra mile to build lasting partnerships, reflected in the strong relationships we’ve maintained with several customers for more than 25 years.
Through continued investment in advanced, state-of-the-art equipment, Ferndale Electronics Ltd can deliver projects of all sizes to a consistently high standard, while remaining within budget and meeting agreed delivery times.
Our Services Include:
Fully Automated SMT Builds
Our advanced SMT capabilities allow us to assemble increasingly small and complex components, including 0201s, QFNs, BGAs, LGAs and other challenging package types. Combining modern automated technology with experienced technicians and stringent quality control, we deliver precise, consistent assemblies tailored to each project. From prototypes and small batches to larger production runs, we provide an efficient and reliable SMT assembly service.
AOI Inspection
Our advanced AOI technology allows us to quickly and accurately inspect components and solder joints, helping detect issues such as misplaced or missing components and soldering defects. By integrating AOI into our manufacturing process, we can identify potential problems early, maintain consistently high production standards and deliver reliable, high-quality electronic assemblies.
Full BGA Rework Facility
Our specialist BGA rework capabilities enable us to handle complex packages with precision, correcting assembly faults, replacing damaged components and restoring PCBs to full functionality. With specialist equipment, experienced technicians and thorough inspection procedures, we carry out rework to a high standard while minimising the risk of damage to the board or surrounding components. Whether you need individual repairs, production rework or more complex BGA work, we provide a reliable and efficient service tailored to your requirements.
SMT Hand Solder of Small – Medium Batch Builds
Our experienced technicians provide precise and consistent hand soldering of surface-mount components across a wide range of PCB assemblies and component types. From prototypes and small production runs to more specialised projects, we combine careful workmanship with rigorous quality control to deliver dependable results. We tailor our SMT hand soldering service to each project, ensuring assemblies are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
SMT Rework & Repair
Our experienced technicians provide a comprehensive range of SMT rework and repair services, from correcting component placement and soldering faults to replacing damaged or defective components. Using precise techniques and careful workmanship, we minimise the risk of damage to PCBs and surrounding components while maintaining high-quality standards. Whether you need individual board repairs, production rework or assistance with more complex SMT issues, we offer a reliable service tailored to your specific requirements.
… And more.
Once you choose Ferndale Electronics Ltd, your project is in safe and experienced hands. You’ll have a dedicated one-to-one project manager overseeing every stage of the process, from initial requirements through to completion, ensuring everything is managed smoothly from start to finish.
We’re committed to helping every customer get the best possible results from their projects, which has helped us build a diverse and loyal customer base. We pride ourselves on reliable delivery, from 48-hour free-issue prototype turnaround to 10-day production builds. No matter the size of the project, we provide the same level of care, flexibility and attention to detail.
Working closely with design houses across Cambridgeshire, Ferndale Electronics Ltd can provide valuable guidance and practical support from the early stages of your project. Our established supply chain enables us to offer a complete turnkey manufacturing solution, covering PCB and component procurement, cable assembly and final box-build assembly. We can also work efficiently with customer-supplied free-issue kits where required.
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