At the end of last year, we took delivery of a shiny new 3D AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection). The Mirtec MV-3 OMNI to be precise. This machine is equipped with the best performing cameras in the world, has a fantastic projector and lighting system and excellent software integration.

As the colder winter weather sets in we think about helping those that are less fortunate than ourselves.

Supply chain challenges are still all around, and our procurement team are working wonders to source product from all corners of the world to keep up with customer demand. We are proud to have an extremely professional team, who are relentless in their search for components and who will always go the extra mile.

This is an area of specialty for Texcel and over the years we have been involved in projects all over the world. Most of our projects are bespoke and products are made to customer specific requirements.

BDO Unit Investment Trust Funds have issued a UK manufacturing update, and it makes interesting reading. the headlines of "Manufacturing is struggling" contains some truths, but when we look closer the electronics sector is a beacon of light.