Merlin Flex Ltd has continued its investment into the manufacture of its long flex capability with a new oil-heated vacuum lamination press with a bonding area of 1800mm by 750mm. This new investment enhances the company’s current capability of supplying Flexible Circuits up to 1.8 metre in one continuous length… Read more
Hartlepool, UK – 14th May 2026 – Merlin Flex Ltd today announced it received a Silver Tier Award from BAE Systems’ Partner 2 Win program. The award recognizes Merlin Flex Ltd exceptional performance and contributions to the BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector supply chain in 2025. Mark Merifield, Managing Director… Read more
✨ We’re excited to announce that Merlin Circuit Technology will be exhibiting at the Aerospace Wales Showcase Expo 2026! ✨ Taking place on 24 March 2026 at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, this flagship event brings together leaders from the aerospace, defence, space, and advanced manufacturing sectors for a full day of… Read more
Merlin Circuit Technology is proud to announce that we have once again achieved JOSCAR registration This accreditation demonstrates our ongoing commitment to quality, compliance, and excellence in serving the defence, aerospace, and security sectors. We’re delighted to continue building trusted partnerships with our customers and suppliers, backed by the assurance… Read more
The Merlin PCB group has invested in CIMS Galaxy 25µ AOI machines, one for Merlin Flex in Hartlepool and the other for Merlin Circuit Technology in Hawarden. Both machines are the latest technology from CIMS and substantially increases the in-line inspection capability at both facilities. From thin flexible materials to… Read more
Merlin Circuit Technology are proud to announce that it has passed our latest NADCAP audit (2nd year Merit status) This achievement would not have been possible without Merlin’s dedicated team and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to quality within the Aerospace and Defence sectors. Read more
Merlin has been manufacturing HDI products for more than 15 years, firstly with mechanical drilled micro vias and subsequently laser drilled vias with an ESI 5330 Laser Drill. This is an established technology that has developed and increased in volume over the years, with the increase in demand for these… Read more
Merlin Circuit Technology is proud to announce we’ve been granted JOSCAR accreditation! This recognition reinforces our commitment to quality, reliability, and excellence in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Read more
Merlin Circuit Technology has invested in the latest LPI coating system installing the AHK Atomizer. The AHK spray coating system delivers enhanced capability with improved uniformity of coating on the PCB surface and greater encapsulation of copper features. The unit is fully enclosed with HEPA filtration reducing FOD while maintaining… Read more
Merlin Flex has continued with its investment programme with the installation and commissioning of a Schmoll XXL large format drilling machine. This investment is part of the company’s capability improvements on long flex manufacture and allows for circuits to be drill/routed up to 3 metres long in a single length.… Read more
