Cuenet Technical Services became fully operational in May 2014 and has since developed into a specialist electronics business providing both electronics design and repair services.
Cuenet is based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, and is managed by Paul Wood, HNC EEE / HND Radio. Paul has more than 40 years of practical, hands-on experience in electronics, covering design, prototyping, fault-finding, repair and the construction of electronic equipment.
This experience spans analogue and digital electronics, embedded systems, RF and radio electronics, PCB design and component-level repair.
Electronics Design & Prototyping
Cuenet provides bespoke electronics design and prototyping services for individuals, businesses and other organisations.
Projects can range from a small modification or interface between existing equipment through to the design and construction of a complete working prototype.
We can become involved at any stage of a project. You may already have a design that needs developing or testing, require help with a particular part of the electronics, or need a complete hardware and software solution developed from an initial idea.
Our flexible approach means that we are also able to tackle unusual engineering problems where standard off-the-shelf solutions aren’t suitable.
Repair & Servicing
Paul’s involvement with electronics repair began as a teenager, when he built his first guitar amplifier at the age of 14 using a disused Tannoy speaker from his school.
At 16, he built a valve-based oscilloscope using a circuit from his school library. This early interest developed into repairing amplifiers for local musicians and working with amateur radio equipment, including radio transceivers and CB equipment.
In 1985, Paul obtained his full UK amateur radio licence. He later studied electronics at South Shields Marine College, achieving HNC and subsequently HND qualifications.
Since those early days, electronics technology has changed dramatically. Modern repair work requires an understanding of everything from traditional valve and analogue circuits through to surface-mount devices, microcontrollers and complex digital systems.
Cuenet has continued to develop alongside these technologies. We regularly carry out repairs at PCB and component level, including SMD components, and aim to repair equipment rather than simply replacing complete circuit boards wherever practical.
We also maintain parts sources and accounts with a number of manufacturers and suppliers, allowing us to source genuine OEM components where available. These include parts for manufacturers such as Marshall, Yamaha, Orange and Blackstar, along with specialist valve suppliers for commonly used types including 6L6, EL34, EL84, 5881, GZ34 and ECC81/82/83.
Experience & Previous Projects
Over the years, Cuenet has worked on a wide variety of electronics design, prototyping and repair projects.
Examples include:
Power Electronics Ltd — development of software and barcode systems for British Telecom.
TradeBE — development of a dual precision timer system for laboratory use.
Transit Electronics Ltd — PCB SMD rework, component replacement, prototyping and testing of energy conservation equipment.
Design Revel Ltd — development of a radio-based distance measuring system for locating animals and birds in the wild. Paul also holds joint ownership of a patent associated with this design.
New World Designs — development of a computer-controlled camera system for bullet-time image capture.
Northern Productions Ltd — professional PA sound and lighting repairs and servicing.
Avid Electronics — prototype development of a Dynamotor energy converter.
Sunderland Hospital Radio — bespoke remote IP audio stereo switching equipment.
Sound Solution Services — PA speaker, mixer and lighting repairs.
Local bands and musicians — amplifier, PA and audio mixer repairs and servicing.
Schools and academies throughout the North East — musical equipment repairs.
Music shops — guitar amplifier, PA, mixer and effects repairs.
This is only a selection of previous work. Cuenet has been involved in many other electronics design, repair and prototyping projects over the years.
