AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
ONLINE WORK FLOW SYSTEM SUITS PCB
MANUNFACTURER DOWN TO A ‘T’
Rustington based Photronix Ltd manufacture
high quality printed circuit boards and
whilst new to the market, have become
one of the leading PCB suppliers to the UK
electronics market. They have a simple aim
of developing long-term partnerships for
the manufacture of PCB’s by embracing new
technologies and extending their facilities
from design, prototyping through to volume
manufacturing.
Photronix Managing Director Alan Millard
believes that managing the progress of jobs
simply and effectively is essential and with
this in-mind invested in the T CARDS ONLINE
workflow system to help them run their
office more efficiently. Among the important
benefits of the T Cards Online system is its
simplicity and ease-of-use. Once the virtual
board has been configured, T Cards designs
can be easily tailored to requirements. There
are standard templates for various applications
to make it even easier.
Status and communication can be enhanced
by using the Alarm, Signal, and email
notification functions. There is also a facility
to attach external documents to help collate
documentation. Since a number of cards will
appear on the same chart, they can be colour-
coded for easier identification and as work
progresses the cards are simply dragged and
dropped into a new column.
When asked about his experience in using T
Cards, Alan commented, ”T Cards has been a
success in the way we manage our day-to-day
enquires and the people at T Cards Online have
been really helpful. The system continues to be
developed and some of the new features have
made big improvements to the way we work.
The new APP makes a particular difference to
me as l travel regularly to China and the Far East,
now it’s so easy for me to check the status of
our Jobs, wherever I am, when I get a call from
clients. It really has helped us streamline our
business and enabled to expand even more.”
Photronixs’ experience in using the innovative T
Cards Online system is another example of how
an increasingly wide range of companies are
exploring and benefitting from a simple, yet
highly effective online management tool. The
result is more efficient job management where
ever you may be thanks to on-line access, along
with more detailed financial information which
is invaluable to cost-control.
Tel: 01732 871417
Web: www.tcardsonline.co.uk
SOURCING CUSTOM PARTS
OVERSEAS NEED NOT INVOLVE
HUGE QUANTITIES OR HIGH RISK
Due to its extensive experience
in working with trusted suppliers
in the Far East, Blue Diamond
Technologies can offer custom
parts in low minimum quantities
(500 pieces) without the need for
high minimum orders that run
into thousands of pieces. This
allows our customers to source
a custom part with very little risk
and minimum cost.
No matter what industry
you’re in, we can manufacture
the custom parts you need
Over 40 years experience manufacturing custom parts
023 8025 8966 • www.blue-diamond.co.uk
“There are many ways we can
help our customers get the best
outcome from sourcing low cost
custom parts. Using our services
removes many of the problems
and risks associated with
sourcing directly from suppliers
in the Far East.” explains Mike
Doel, Director, Blue Diamond
Technologies. “Customers often
contact us because they cannot
find a standard product to do
the required job and they don’t
want to compromise on product
design or quality. Frequently,
they also want to buy low
quantities to test the market
before daring to commit to the
higher volumes often demanded
by large overseas manufacturing
organisations”.
Further options include the
provision of labelling, bar codes
and packaging, which can also
be incorporated into customer
agreements.
For further details, contact Blue
Diamond Technologies Ltd,
Rolwey House, School Close,
Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate,
Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 4BY.
Tel: (023) 8025 8966
Fax: (023) 8025 8989 E-mail:
[email protected] Website:
www.blue-diamond.co.uk
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