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UK vs Offshore Electronics Manufacturing: How to Choose the Right EMS Partner

UK vs Offshore Electronics Manufacturing: How to Choose the Right EMS Partner

In times when supply chains are becoming more and more volatile, it is important to understand the value local manufacturing offers. This article explains in details what benefits come with UK and off...

Heavy copper PCBs – everything you need to know

Heavy copper PCBs – everything you need to know

As electronic devices become more powerful, designers are increasingly faced with the challenge of managing higher currents, greater heat generation, and demanding operating environments. This is wher...

Gary Kerr becomes the General Manager of our PCB division

Gary Kerr becomes the General Manager of our PCB division

With the promotion of Gary Kerr from Technical to General Manager of the PCB Division at ZOT, we conducted an interview about his values and background, as well as plans for the future of the company.

15 years at ZOT: Peter’s progression to Production Manager

15 years at ZOT: Peter’s progression to Production Manager

Peter joined ZOT 15 years ago and has since become the Production Manager in our assembly division. Read his story to find out what his journey with the company looked like and how he improved the qua...

Best of both worlds: ZOT’s expertise helps with a college project

Best of both worlds: ZOT’s expertise helps with a college project

Read about the college project taken on by one of the talented apprentices working at ZOT.

EMS for medical equipment manufacturers

EMS for medical equipment manufacturers

Finding an electronics manufacturing contractor for your medical device is not an easy task. You need to take into consideration that any fault in the final product can have direct impact on a patient...

Aerospace electronics manufacturing: why integrated UK production matters more than ever

Aerospace electronics manufacturing: why integrated UK production matters more than ever

Aerospace and defence are becoming one of the most important sectors in electronics manufacturing. Companies need fast-turnaround work and close control over manufacturing processes. Read this article...

Scottish Edge finalist partners with ZOT

Scottish Edge finalist partners with ZOT

Irrigate App - a Scottish startup solving the problems of modern irrigation on golf courses, has partenered with ZOT Engineering to manufacture their system.

Types of PCBs — explanation and assembly considerations

Types of PCBs — explanation and assembly considerations

In this guide, we explain the most common PCB types, their advantages, and how the assembly process can vary depending on the board construction.