Our Story

Having spent his childhood developing his passion for electronics, Paul Mullen created Panik Technology.

He quickly acquired an enviable reputation for delivering electronic design services to inventors, emerging businesses, and corporations across the South West and beyond.

After 21 years, Paul makes the decision to sell Panik Technology and goes in search of his next venture, a business that offers a complete product development experience.

Cubik Innovation is established, and the business takes up residence at the Bristol & Bath Science Park, a hub of science, technology, and innovation in South Gloucestershire.

With a team of three, Cubik Innovation Ltd officially opened its books on Monday 3 September 2012.

Cubik Innovation is awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification for its Quality Management System (QMS), demonstrating our commitment to continually monitoring, managing, and improving the quality of our products and services.

Following a successful 18 months, Cubik takes on a second laboratory space at the Science Park.

The team sets to work building an ESD controlled manufacturing facility and recruits a team of production engineers. Cubik begins to batch build and ship products, offering customers a complete end to end service.

In recognition of Cubik’s extraordinary growth and contribution to Bristol’s technology sector, Cubik is awarded Start Up Business of the Year at the Bristol Post Business Awards 2015.

Having experienced a significant period of growth, Cubik relocates to Verona House in Fishponds, Bristol.

The 4,750 square foot office is specially designed to accommodate a greater production space for prototype and batch manufacture, reflecting the growing demand in the UK.

Cubik increases its production resources by upgrading from a Versatronics RVs to the latest in batch manufacturing from Germany, with a Fritsch PlaceALL 510.  

We added a second YESTEK AOI and Assconn Quicky 450 Vapourphase oven giving us the capability to offer larger batches and faster lead times.  

After winning Start Up Business of the Year in 2015, Cubik returns to the BristolPost & BristolLive Awards as winners of the Best Engineering and Manufacturing Business, establishing Cubik as a leading consultancy in the South West tech industry.

Sam Beard is appointed as Operations Director and joins Paul as co-director of Cubik Innovation.

The change in directorship signifies an important change in the company’s structure and the future of the business.

Internal promotions result in a full management team for the first time in Cubik history. The change in structure gives the business greater stability and helps set clearly defined goals that will drive the business forward.

Ian Binder joins the team as Business Development Manager.

Cubik invests in a Fritsch PA520 pick and place system, adding a third production line to the manufacturing line up.

Able to place up to 4,000 components per hour and with intelligent software and up to 200 kitting slots, the new addition increases productivity and efficiency.

In September, the team celebrate a decade of Cubik Innovation.

Sam Beard takes over from Paul Mullen as Managing Director of Cubik Innovation.

Paul takes on the new role of Founder and Technical Consultant, and will continue to provide support and guidance to the Senior Management Team.

Cubik finds their new 'Home' at New Work Trust (NWT) in Kingswood.

To complement Cubik Innovation's design and manufacturing services, Paul launched Cubik Electronic Product Support (EPS), enabling the group to offer dedicated product compliance and support expertise.