King Pin | Bead Electronics Blog

Design for Manufacturing: Adding Value and Reducing Costs

Posted by Bead Electronics on Feb 8, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Design for manufacturing (DFM) is an engineering practice in wide use today. It's the designing of products so that they're easier and more cost-effective to manufacture, while still functioning the way they should.

Read More

Topics: Contact Pins, Bead Industries, Quality Standards, Manufacturing, Overmolding, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Interconnect Options for Manufacturing Designs

Posted by Bead Electronics on Jan 9, 2024 8:00:00 AM

When it comes to manufacturing products that people use every day, durability is key. Consumers want products that are innovative and easy to use. They also want the things that they invest in to have longevity. Manufacturers have an obligation to create high-quality products and to accomplish this, they rely on components customized for their applications. Even the smallest part, like electrical connectors, are customized to boost both profits and customer satisfaction.

Read More

Topics: Electronic Pins, PCB Contact Pins, Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Hollow Contact Pins, Swaging, End to End Contact Pins, Bead Industries, Quality Standards, Manufacturing, Overmolding, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Low-Cost Mated Pair, Pin Insertion, Crimped Pins, Coil Winding

Exploring Solder Cups on Hollow Pins

Posted by Bead Electronics on Nov 27, 2023 12:00:37 PM

Pins play a crucial role in various industries, offering a diverse range of applications and possibilities. With the ever-evolving landscape of pin technology, it's essential to explore different options to optimize your projects.

Read More

Topics: Contact Pins, Custom Connectors

Bridging Innovations with Custom Connector Pins in Wearable Technologies

Posted by Bead Electronics on Oct 31, 2023 10:50:06 AM

Wearable technology has rapidly propelled the consumer electronics and aerospace industries into a new era. From health-focused smartwatches to revolutionary AR glasses utilized in aviation training, wearables are interwoven in myriad sectors, including military, gaming, and medicine. Their transformative impact on performance and efficiency is unparalleled.

Read More

Topics: Contact Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Custom Connectors

The Versatility of Hollow Pins in Assemblies

Posted by Bead Electronics on Sep 25, 2023 11:56:48 AM

At Bead Electronics, we are constantly evolving to answer the intricate questions of our clients and assist them in understanding the diverse applications and potential of hollow bead pins. Recently, we received a thoughtful query about the nature of these pins and how they could be secured within an assembly.

Read More

Topics: Contact Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Hollow Contact Pins

guide to plating for connector pins and contacts
New call-to-action
Download eBook
Download Sale Sheet