Winter & Smith.

Electronics Manufacturing.

Electronics manufacturing in Kent

Winter and Smith have been manufacturing electronics equipment for over 50 years and specialise in low to medium volume manufacture for a large variety of customers, in at their Kent based facilities.

Choose in-house PCB manufacturing for quicker deadlines and no outsourcing. 

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Full box build solutions

We do everything, and supply a product ready for shipment to the end customer.

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Assembly only

Clients supply the parts, and we assemble the product using them.

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Circuit board assembly

We build and test boards, and ship them to our clients to fit inside equipment they are building.

Electronics manufacturing in Kent

Our manufacturing services can be tailored to uniquely suit your requirements:

Many customers also like to take advantage of our custom test jig design services, where we can design a bespoke piece of equipment that tests all of the features of their hardware. Some of these are also linked to custom PC software, to automate and log the testing process (One system even incorporates a label printer, to print the test results for each product tested).

We also come across a fair amount of messy wiring. With our in-house PCB design and manufacturing facilities, we can turn your mess of wires into a neat and tidy interconnection solution.

We have fully RoHS compliant manufacturing facilities in Kent, and are capable of both Surface Mount (SMT), Through Hole assembly and complete product builds.

The electronics manufacturing journey

Follow the journey of a PCB board, from concept to completion; right here in our Kent based shop.

bare PCBs
Order & procurement
Once an order is placed, we source all required components and bare PCBs.
Solder paste application
Lead-free solder paste is applied using a laser-cut mask, similar to screen printing.
Surface mount assembly
Components are placed using Neodem K1830...
Surface Mount
... and a TWS Quadra DVC.
SMT
Manual SMT placement
Non-standard or non-reeled parts are manually positioned using a Fritsch SMD vacuum pick-and-place machine.
Inspecting PCB
Inspection & adjustment
Boards are double checked with an Icon HD inspection camera to correct alignment issues before soldering.
PCB Oven
Reflow soldering
Boards go through a TWS850 reflow oven, following a controlled heat cycle to solder surface mount components.
Through Hole
Through-hole assembly
Connectors and other through-hole components are manually soldered using assembly jigs.
final checks
Final inspection & testing
A last quality check ensures boards meet standards before moving to testing.

Electronics manufacturing facilities in Kent:

  • Full Box Build Solutions: From concept to completion, we handle everything, delivering products ready for shipment to your end customers.
  • Assembly Only: Provide your components, and we’ll expertly assemble your products with precision and care.
  • Circuit Board Assembly: We manufacture and test PCBs, supplying them for integration into your equipment.

Kent manufacturing facilities

  • Neoden K1830 fully automatic pick and place machine
  • TWS Quadra DVC, camera controlled fully automatic pick and place machine
  • Fritsch manual SMT assembly machine
  • Two TWS Reflow ovens
  • Fritsch solder paste application table
  • 4 off TCS/4 manual through hole assembly jigs
  • Ersa HR1000A SMD rework station
  • High magnification board inspection camera system
  • Full electronics test facilities
  • Full prototype test jig manufacturing facilities. (Including the development of Rigs that interface with PC software)

Quality assurance and testing

We prioritise quality at every production stage. Our custom test jig design service ensures that each product meets rigorous standards, with automated systems for efficient testing and logging. Additionally, we offer EMC testing and consultation to address any compliance issues.

Learn more about our workshop here.

3D printed circuit boards in Kent

At Winter & Smith, we take innovation a step further by 3D printing circuit boards before manufacturing them. This gives our customers a tangible preview of the product, helping them visualise the size, layout, and connector access before the final build.

It’s all about giving our clients confidence in the design and ensuring everything fits and functions exactly as planned, long before production begins. It’s just one more way we go the extra mile to deliver precision and clarity throughout the entire process.