Microelectronics UK 2025 brought together engineers, researchers, and product leaders at ExCeL London for two days, focused on the future of semiconductors, embedded systems, and photonics.

YC is an R&D manager with Ardencraft who has spent over 20 years working in Chinese manufacturing. The discussion was a little unplanned, just two colleagues talking through what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what still surprises people who visit for the first time.

DFM helps teams think beyond the drawing board and into how something will be produced.

This post explains how we did that. It also covers how to choose the right test method based on your product stage, production size, and team setup. Whether you are building one prototype or producing thousands of boards, we believe this approach will help. We will also talk about team communication and the quiet benefits of test jig monitoring that make a difference in practice.