Why do so many circuit cards, and sometimes entire pieces of equipment, continue to be thrown away? A technician or engineer armed with the right diagnostic tools and training can diagnose the issue, replace the broken down and generally inexpensive components and save other components in the device from being dumped along with the circuit board.
“Repair generates 85% fewer emissions compared to sourcing a new electronic circuit board.”
Investing in the right diagnostic equipment and training can turn local teams into repair heroes, capable of testing, maintaining, and repairing electronics in-house, reducing costs by up to 90% when repairing locally, compared to sourcing replacement parts from the OEM.
Local repair setups require a modest investment in equipment, training, and infrastructure. Most businesses that are part of the ‘Repair, don’t waste’ movement recover the investment in 6 to 12 months, sometimes much sooner and with the first few repairs and the mitigation of obsolescence.
Repair Vs Buy New reduces emissions by 85%. The U.N estimates that the world will produce 57 million tonnes of E-waste this year. This waste is valued at 55 billion dollars in materials only. In-house repair and e-waste reduction add huge value to businesses committed to energy transition and net-zero policies.
Since January, I have fixed 105 high-value circuit boards and saved the company over $525,000. They’ve even given me a nice pay rise!
Repairing electronic boards, complex or simple, will always be cheaper than buying a new one. It greatly reduces downtime too if you have the right tool for the job.
Repairing is investing in a greener future for our children. With the right equipment and training, you can repair anything.
The losses from just one hour of any machine that is not in operation are a huge deal. Having the means to diagnose and repair it locally is key in times of component shortage and supply chain issues.
We are able to diagnose and repair over 90% of the circuit boards from modern locomotives. Programmed devices rarely cause us issues as they are usually well protected by other components.
I am pleased with the BoardMaster acquisition by VLT. It’s a fantastic, exceptionally versatile tool. A great ally to diagnose faults in electronic boards with precision.
I am a firm believer that real sustainability is not only achieved by producing energy with renewable means but also by extending the life cycle of the very components that generate that green electricity!
I believe more than 95% of faulty boards can be repaired. Easily!
It is worth the effort when you take into consideration the rising costs of materials and extensive lead times.
It’s always motivating to see the entrepreneurial spirit in the aerospace industry. Your waste reduction philosophy tells a compelling story, and one that we’d like to see succeed to improve operational and cost effectiveness.
