The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued its final rule regulating methylene chloride, a chemical solvent long used in manufacturing and fine wire stripping. The ban on most commercial uses is due to come into effect in the United States in April 2026. The decision is prompting medical device makers to turn to laser-based technology as a cleaner and safer alternative. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in April 2024 a sweeping ban on most uses of methylene chloride, a chemical long used in industrial applications including precision wire stripping. The move, described by the agency as a necessary step to protect workers and consumers from “unreasonable risk of injury to human health,” will effectively phase out nearly all commercial and industrial uses of the solvent by 28th April 2026.&...

Spectrum Technologies Ltd is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at MEDICA 2025, the world’s leading medical trade fair, taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 17–20 November 2025. Spectrum Technologies will be located in Hall 16, Stand J03, Location 12, as part of the Welsh Government Pavilion, where the company will showcase its latest laser wire stripping and precision processing technologies for the medical device manufacturing sector. As the world leader in advanced laser wire processing systems, Spectrum Technologies provides automated solutions for wire marking, stripping, and handling, supporting the production of complex wiring systems and assemblies. In the medical field, Spectrum’s laser ablation systems deliver precise, reliable, and contamination-free wire processing, ideal for the demanding standards ...

Spectrum Technologies Ltd is proud to announce that it has won the Manufacturing Innovation Award at Insider’s Made in Wales Awards 2025, recognising the company’s continued excellence and innovation in advanced laser manufacturing technology. The Made in Wales Awards 2025 ceremony took place on 23 October 2025 at the Cardiff Marriott Hotel, celebrating the outstanding achievements of Welsh manufacturers and technology companies, and highlighting their products, innovations, and contributions to the economy over the past 12 months. Spectrum Technologies was represented by Wayne Thomas, Managing Director, and David Treharne, Director of Engineering, who accepted the award on behalf of the company. This latest recognition reflects Spectrum Technologies’ commitment to advancing manufacturing technology through its industry-lea...

Spectrum Technologies has been officially presented with the King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2025, recognising its outstanding global growth.  On 9 October 2025, Spectrum Technologies Ltd proudly hosted the official award ceremony for the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2025 at its headquarters in Bridgend, Wales. The award was formally presented to Dr Peter Dickinson, Chairman and CTO of Spectrum Technologies, by Lord Lieutenant Peter Vaughan, QPM, CStJ, His Majesty The King’s representative of Mid Glamorgan, in recognition of the Company's outstanding growth and success in international markets.  The ceremony was attended by a number of distinguished guests, including Cllr Huw David, Mayor of Bridgend; Richard Harris, Head of Trade, IBW, Welsh Government; Claire...

The Nova Mini-Max+ is a measure and cut system designed for the precise processing of wire and cable used in the manufacture of complex electrical harnesses across a wide range of specialist applications. Fully computer controlled, the Nova Mini-Max+ utilises the Spectrum Technologies CAPRIS® Nova operator interface to provide intuitive system operation, flexible job management and seamless integration with customer manufacturing environments. Network connectivity enables production jobs to be downloaded directly to the system, while completed job data and customisable production reports can be uploaded automatically for improved production tracking and traceability. Designed to deliver accurate and repeatable cut-to-length wire processing, the Nova Mini-Max+ provides a compact and efficient solution for modern wire preparation ...