“Repair generates 85% fewer emissions compared to sourcing a new electronic circuit board”.
Source PSA Group
The cost of repairing a circuit board is about 10% of buying a new one, so why are we throwing them away so easily?
Learn about the right tools and training for the job
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.
Benefits
01.
Local Net-Zero Repair
Investments in training and the right diagnostic technologies can turn local teams into repair heroes, capable of testing, maintaining, and repairing electronics in-house. Costs can be reduced by up to 90% when executed close to the point of use, compared to sourcing replacement parts from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
02.
Return on Investment
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.
03.
Sustainable Impact
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.
Panagiotis Tsepnidis
Epilson Logic Owner
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.
Claudio Marins
Electronic service engineer, VLT Carioca.
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.
Ricardo Rodrigues
Besserdruck Owner
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.
Héctor Jaime Obregón
Wind Lead Electrical Engineer - GE Renewable Energy
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!
Sankalp Mandlik
Tech Consultant
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.
Kanat Mamonov
Engineering Manager at Alstom
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.
