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  • MCI Electronics logo animation marking the invention of the disposable contact lens

    Disposable Contact Lens Invention

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    Disposable contact lenses have become a popular alternative to traditional contact lenses in recent years, with their convenience and ease of use making them a favourite among contact lens wearers. While many people may be unaware of the origins of disposable contact lenses, they can be traced back to Scotland…

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  • MCI Electronics logo featuring an Easter egg and a peeking chick

    Happy Easter

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    Easter is a holiday that is celebrated by millions of people around the world. While it is often associated with religious traditions and beliefs, there are many non-religious aspects of Easter that make it a fun and meaningful holiday for everyone. For many people, Easter is a time to gather…

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  • Animation showing different views of an obsolete Advantech HMI touch screen - MCI repair.

    Obsolete Touch Screen Repair

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    A prominent packaging company needed an urgent repair of the main touch screen from their HHS multi head glue system as production had stopped. They said that a ‘bang’ was heard from the screen following by a burning smell. Despite being obsolete, MCI was able to repair the unit quickly,…

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  • Illustration featuring "Neville the engineer" harnessing the power of electricity

    Harnessing the Power of Lightning

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    As industrial machinery becomes more complex and sophisticated, it requires skilled electrical engineers to maintain and repair them. At our company, we take pride in having some of the best in the business – including one engineer who stands out for his unique approach to repairs. Meet Neville, our lightning…

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  • Animation showing various stages of the repair of a Ferrocontrol power unit.

    Power Unit

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    The customer asked us to have a look at a Ferrocontrol power unit which they brought into the workshop for MCI to repair. Here you can see one of MCI’s engineers checking the control panels in the machine at the customer’s factory. If you have any issues with your control…

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  • MCI Electronics logo animation marking the clocks going forward

    British Summer Time

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    It’s that time of the year again in the UK when clocks go forward by an hour, marking the start of British Summer Time. This year, the clocks will change at 1 am on Sunday, March 28th. The transition heralds the arrival of longer days, warmer weather, and the promise…

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  • MCI Electronics logo animation marking the first day of Spring

    First Day of Spring

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    The first day of spring is one of the most anticipated days of the year. Especially here in the UK, where we had extreme snow just last week! The first day of Spring marks the end of a long, cold winter and the beginning of warmer weather, longer days, and…

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  • MCI Electronics logo celebrating St Patrick's Day

    St Patrick’s Day

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    Like so many of us here at MCI, you are probably going out tonight for St Patrick’s Day celebrations. If you are not from the UK or the USA, you may be wondering where St Patrick’s came from. Well, St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday that is…

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  • Animation showing a wheeled excavator

    Wheeled Excavator

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    Remember the post yesterday about the repair of the control unit? Well, we at MCI couldn’t resist showing you the wheeled excavator that the control box fits into. Have a good working week, everyone!

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  • Animation showing the before and after photos of a railway control board with a blown chip

    Railway Controller

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    MCI received a railway controller from a customer. A chip in the board had clearly blown and the integrated circuit was in need of repair. We believe that an external overload probably caused the fault. MCI replaced the chip and the controller was fixed. If you are having problems with…

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