What Cogent Technology does

Cogent Technology is a UK-based Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CMO) founded in 1985 by John Pratt, headquartered in an 80,000 sq ft smart factory in Felixstowe, Suffolk. The company provides turnkey electronics manufacturing services spanning PCB assembly (SMT, through-hole, and mixed technology), device build, box build, cable assemblies and wiring harnesses, electromechanical assembly, clean room assembly (two Class 7 rooms validated to ISO 14644), and comprehensive test and inspection — including power checks, XJTAG, AOI (via Mycronic 5K SPECTRO 3D systems), and product conformance testing. A proprietary central nervous system called MaPs (Monitoring and Planning System) underpins operations by integrating QMS, change control, concession authority, capacity planning, training matrices, and Device History Record (DHR) generation into a single platform that auditors have described as best-in-class.

Cogent's customer base spans regulated, high-reliability end markets, with medical devices as the lead vertical — Cogent has held ISO 13485 certification since 2006 and has been an FDA-registered manufacturing site for over 10 years, making it one of the few UK CMOs to have successfully undergone FDA inspection. Other primary verticals include aerospace, defence, marine, and CleanTech. GTM is enterprise-direct, supported by project managers from quotation through series production, an open book pricing policy, and tiered service levels (Fast Track, NPI, Series Production). Revenue mechanics are project-based with multi-year contracts on series production, supplemented by NPI/prototyping work, medical device consultancy, service and repair, and — following the November 2025 EO hardware acquisition — direct sales of Mini Pro 3 and Genius 2 EV charging products.

Since January 2024, Cogent has operated as a wholly-owned independent subsidiary of CamdenBoss within the Heathpatch Group, with the existing executive team retained for continuity. The business combines deep regulatory credentials, four decades of manufacturing know-how, and proprietary operational software to serve as a single-source CMO partner for medical, industrial, and clean technology OEMs globally.

Name

Cogent Technology

Legal name

Cogent Technology Limited

Website

https://cogent-technology.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cogent Technology is a UK-based, ISO 13485-certified Contract Electronics Manufacturer serving medical, aerospace, defence, marine, and CleanTech OEMs with turnkey PCBA, box build, electromechanical assembly, and Class 7 cleanroom services from its 80,000 sq ft Felixstowe facility, operating as a subsidiary of CamdenBoss/Heathpatch Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Felixstowe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CMO) Services: Core revenue stream from PCB Assembly (PCBA), Box Build, Electromechanical Assembly, and Cable Assemblies. Services span from fast track prototyping through NPI to series production. Revenue is project-based with open book pricing.
2. Medical Device Consultancy: Consultancy services supporting devices through approvals, audits, and legislation to help clients achieve ISO 13485 compliance and FDA/regulatory approvals. Part of BSI ISO13485 steering committee.
3. Service and Repair: Full service and returns facility for proactive or reactive instances, including post-market surveillance reporting and logistics organization. Extends the life of deployed devices.
4. NPI / New Product Introduction: Structured NPI process providing DFMEA, PFMEA, DFM analysis, hot house planning, and engineering product pack creation to bring new products to commercial readiness.
5. Product Sales (Acquired EO Business): Following the acquisition of EO's commercial and residential hardware platform, Cogent now sells Mini Pro 3 and Genius 2 solutions directly to recognised brands serving domestic and commercial users.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cogent Technology is a UK-based Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM/CMO) providing turnkey electronics manufacturing services including Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Plated Through-Hole (PTH) and mixed technology PCB Assembly, full Device Build and Box Build, Cable Assemblies, and Class 7 Clean Room Assembly. Services span the full product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI) and Project Engineering through to Series Production, complemented by Medical Device Consultancy, regulatory support (ISO 13485, FDA), Test and Inspection, and post-market Service and Repair. Manufacturing is delivered from an 80,000 sq ft facility in Felixstowe for clients across medical, aerospace, defence, marine, and CleanTech sectors.

Product overview

Cogent Technology is a UK-based Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM/CMO) offering a comprehensive portfolio of manufacturing services for life-enhancing devices. The core offering consists of PCBA (PCB Assembly) services using Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Through-Hole (PTH), and mixed technology, complemented by Device Build, Electronics Box Build, and Cable Assemblies services. Supporting these are Clean Room Assembly (Class 7), comprehensive Test and Inspection services, Project Engineering & Productionisation (NPI), Series Project Transfer, and Medical Device Consultancy. A proprietary MaPS (Monitoring and Planning System) platform underpins operations providing centralised monitoring, quality management, and KPI tracking. The company recently expanded into CleanTech hardware through acquisition of EO's Mini Pro 3 and Genius 2 charging solutions. Services span from concept through NPI to series production, serving medical, aerospace, defence, marine, GreenTech, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PCBA (PCB Assembly) Printed Circuit Board Assembly services including Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Plated Through-Hole (PTH), and mixed technology assembly, from prototype to volume production. Serves medical, industrial, aerospace, and CleanTech clients.
• Device Build Full device build, assembly, testing and commissioning services delivered to IPC-630 and J-Std standards and ISO 13485 requirements, serving medical, industrial, and scientific sectors.
• Electronics Box Build Electromechanical assembly and system integration services including enclosure assembly, cable harnessing, potting, encapsulation, and full product build from PCB to market-ready product.
• Test and Inspection Comprehensive PCB and electronic functional testing including power checks, programming, XJTAG, AOI, calibration, and product conformance testing.
• Cable Assemblies & Wiring Harnesses Manufacturing of cable assemblies and wiring harnesses ranging from basic one-wire assemblies to complex custom build cable harnesses.
• Clean Room Assembly Two Class 7 clean rooms validated to ISO 14644 providing GMP-compliant manufacturing spaces for medical device assembly.
• Project Engineering & Productionisation (NPI) NPI services including PFMEA, DFMA analysis, hot house planning, and process documentation to bring new products to commercial readiness.
• Series Project Transfer Manufacturing transfer services enabling clients to relocate series production to Cogent's UK facility with dedicated project management and open book pricing policy.
• Medical Device Consultancy Supporting medical device clients through approvals, audits and legislations including regulatory support for MDR and FDA 21CFR820 compliance, helping clients achieve ISO 13485 compliance.
• Service and Repair Full service, returns facility and post-market surveillance support including logistics organisation and device fleet maintenance, extending the life of deployed devices.
• Mini Pro 3 Commercial and residential EV charging hardware solution acquired from EO, now sold directly by Cogent Technology to recognised brands serving domestic and commercial users.
• Genius 2 Commercial and residential EV charging hardware solution acquired from EO, now sold directly by Cogent Technology to recognised brands serving domestic and commercial users.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,500 EVA ventilators manufactured in 12 weeks during the UK Ventilator Challenge
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EO (Hardware Manufacturing Business Acquisition)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 3 November 2025Cogent Technology acquired EO's commercial and residential hardware platform and manufacturing business. Now selling Mini Pro 3 and Genius 2 charging solutions directly to recognised brands serving domestic and commercial users. Gordon Watling (CEO) noted this future-proofs their offering to match changing customer requirements.
• CamdenBoss LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2024Cogent Technology was acquired by CamdenBoss as part of the Heathpatch Group in January 2024. Cogent operates as an independent subsidiary maintaining operations at Felixstowe while CamdenBoss operates from Mildenhall. Charles Course (Group CEO of Heathpatch & CamdenBoss) joined Cogent's Board as Chairman. The acquisition provides ongoing investment and support for capabilities enhancement, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Team Consulting (EVA Ventilator Design)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2020Team Consulting designed and developed the EVA ventilator working closely with Cogent's Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams. Design was based on an established ventilator made in the UK by Diamedica Ltd. Cogent was contracted for rapid manufacturing during the UK Ventilator Challenge.
• UK Government / NHS (Ventilator Challenge)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Approached by UK Government as an ISO13485 Medical Device manufacturer to support the UK Ventilator Challenge. Predicted 30,000 ventilators required; Cogent contracted to manufacture 13,500 units within 12 weeks.
• Heathpatch GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeathpatch Group is a dynamic collective of companies in advanced manufacturing, technology solutions, agriculture, and hospitality. Cogent Technology is one of several companies in the group, alongside CamdenBoss, Global Machinery Solutions Ltd, Mauldons Brewery, Nedging Hall Estates, and Brett Vale Farming Company. Group headquarters: Dairy Farm Office, Semer, Ipswich, IP7 6RA.
• Diamedica Ltd (Ventilator Design Base)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe EVA ventilator design was based on an established ventilator manufactured in the UK by Diamedica Ltd. Used to minimize supply chain risk and allow fastest possible delivery.
• PCML Group, Propak, GTK, Farnell, UPS, Brafe Engineering (Supply Chain)minorOthersSupply chain partners supporting the ventilator manufacturing project. Listed as providing 'fantastic support' during the rapid scale-up.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sanmina: Global tier-1 EMS provider with a strong medical and industrial portfolio. Operates the comparable mix of PCBA, box build, and cleanroom assembly, and competes for similar medical device OEM contracts.
• Jabil: Global tier-1 contract manufacturer with a dedicated Healthcare division. A broad incumbent offering PCBA, device build, and cleanroom assembly across medical, aerospace, and industrial verticals, with significantly greater scale than Cogent.
• Flex: Global tier-1 contract manufacturer with a substantial medical and cleantech manufacturing footprint. A broad incumbent offering end-to-end design, manufacturing, and aftermarket services across multiple high-reliability verticals.

Direct peers

• Integer Holdings: US-listed global medical device contract manufacturer and OEM. Direct competitor in the medical CMO space, particularly for complex Class II/III devices, with comparable focus on regulatory-driven manufacturing for MedTech customers.
• Chemigraphic: UK-based CEM specializing in complex, high-reliability electronics for medical, industrial, and aerospace customers. Direct competitor in the UK mid-market segment with a comparable regulated-manufacturing value proposition.
• Axiom Manufacturing Services: UK-based contract electronics manufacturer with similar profile to Cogent, providing PCBA, box build, and cable assembly. Closest like-for-like UK mid-market peer competing for the same MedTech and industrial OEM programs.
• Benchmark Electronics: US-listed contract manufacturer with a meaningful medical device franchise. Direct competitor for complex, regulated electronics manufacturing and a comparable mix of aerospace/defense and industrial customers.
• TT Electronics: UK-headquartered electronics manufacturer serving medical, aerospace, defence, and industrial customers. Closest geographic and vertical peer to Cogent, with overlapping capabilities in PCBA, box build, and regulated manufacturing.
• Variosystems: Switzerland-headquartered global CEM with a strong medical device and industrial focus. Comparable mid-sized competitor offering PCBA, box build, and regulatory-compliant manufacturing for similar MedTech OEM customers.

Others

• Nordson Medical (Nordson TEST & Inspection): Global supplier of precision dispensing, test, and inspection equipment used heavily in medical device manufacturing. Adjacent ecosystem participant supplying the type of capital equipment Cogent deploys, rather than a direct CEM competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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