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Welcome to Simtek EMS – Electronic Manufacturing of life affirming, life enhancing, life protecting and life saving products.
Services we offer
Full Product
Build
Providing complete finished and tested boxed products ready for distribution.
Surface Mount PCB Assembly
Conventional PCB Assembly
Leaded or Lead-free Through Hole component assembly to complement SM PCB assembly.
Electro Mechanical Assembly
Full Product
Build
Providing complete finished and tested boxed products ready for distribution.
Surface Mount PCB Assembly
Conventional PCB Assembly
Leaded or Lead-free Through Hole component assembly to complement SM PCB assembly.
Electro Mechanical Assembly
Excellence in Manufacturing for Medical, Marine, Automotive & Defence
Innovative Solutions Across Diverse Industries
We employ approximately 70 talented people in our 18,000 sq ft. facility based in the heart of Kent UK. Much of the team have been with the company for in excess of 5 years. We are passionate about our team and the amazing task they perform.
A contract electronic manufacturer, Simtek EMS, offers a wide range of services to meet the manufacturing needs of various industries. We have built a strong team of industry professionals in our 20 year existence. We pride ourselves on truly understanding the needs and requirements of our customers. We take the time necessary to engage with our partners from the very start of the project with quality and service being our priority and always aim to exceed on our customers long-term expectations.
Our Range of Expert Services
Quality Management Systems
Simtek EMS is certified to the latest standards for both ISO 9001 and ISO 13485. Thereby capable of providing products and services of a consistent quality that comply with the related local and international regulatory requirements.
Affordable and High-Quality Assembly
Solutions in the UK
Cost effective assembly in the UK
Established in 2004, Simtek EMS is a Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM), specialising in the electronic manufacture of life enhancing, life protecting, and life saving products.
Recently acquired by Westwood EMS in 2024, Simtek EMS are committed to excellence, blending outstanding customer service with the efficient production of intricately designed products that adhere to the latest ISO9001 and ISO13485 quality standards and J-STD-001, IPC-7711 & IPC-A-610 standards.
This convergence enables us to deliver value-added solutions with unparalleled quality and speed, ensuring that your unique product vision quickly becomes a reality.
Our Sectors
Medical
MARINE
INSTRUMENTATION
INDUSTRIAL
NAVIGATION
AUDIO
LEISURE
Workmanship & Training
Simtek EMS Ltd is committed to providing employees with training tailored to suit the needs of our customers. This includes technical apprenticeships for both school leavers and mature employees.
Formal training for electronics manufacturing techniques, workmanship standards and quality control is performed in conjunction with and certified by the internationally recognised IPC organisation.
Workmanship & Training
Simtek EMS Ltd is committed to providing employees with training tailored to suit the needs of our customers. This includes technical apprenticeships for both school leavers and mature employees.
Formal training for electronics manufacturing techniques, workmanship standards and quality control is performed in conjunction with and certified by the internationally recognised IPC organisation.
In-house Procurement – electronic manufacturing services uk
Sourcing and procurement of all components is undertaken in-house to ensure that costs are controlled and that the customer gains true value. Supply sources are under constant revue to ensure cost effective solutions are not compromised by either quality or performance.
Local, national or offshore suppliers are used dependent upon specifications laid down within the customer’s requirements. If it is the case that a more cost effective offshore component source is available, then Simtek have contacts, experience and trading history in these areas.
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