New investment in SMT manufacturing equipment

Facet Manufacturing is excited to report the successful installation of advanced production equipment valued at over £125k, including the initiation of a comprehensive automated SMT line. This line is composed of board loaders/unloaders, an automated solder pasting machine, a multi-profile reflow oven, as well as an assortment of interlinking conveyors.

This notable investment from Facet Manufacturing Ltd’s parent company, The Diamond Electronics Group, underscores their unwavering dedication to evolving Facet Manufacturing into a centre of manufacturing expertise within the group.

In a statement, Steve Barrow, Director of Facet, conveyed his enthusiasm, stating, “The newly acquired equipment has significantly elevated our placement efficiency, increasing SMT output by over 30%. The enhancements in our overall quality and capacity are evident, complementing our group strategy to develop a stronger footprint in UK-based electronic manufacturing services.