Rory Dear is the Managing Director of Datasound Laboratories Ltd (DSL), a UK specialist in PCB assembly, industrial computing, and electronic design. With over 20 years of experience, he has driven DSL’s growth, providing bespoke engineering solutions backed by a five-year warranty, no costly NRE charges, and a free Design Health Check. Passionate about embedded systems and customer support, Rory ensures clients—from startups to global enterprises—receive expert guidance from concept to production.
The separation of the PCB design and manufacturing functions is typical in most OEMs, where PCB assembly is outsourced rather than undertaken internally. Outside of especially lar