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Designing Custom Connections Can be Easier than Selecting a Standard Connector

Posted by Bead Electronics on Jan 16, 2024 8:00:00 AM

How do you go about identifying the ideal connector for your design? Going the custom route certainly has its advantages, as does opting for an off-the-shelf connector. If you’re working with both, you may also run into a problem where your connectors are incompatible, so how do you get your custom connectors to work with standard ones?

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Topics: Custom Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Bead Industries, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

The Benefits of Overmolded Electrical Connectors for Automotive Manufacturing

Posted by Bead Electronics on Dec 12, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Overmolding, also known as injection molding, is an important process employed in electrical connectors used in automotive manufacturing. Overmolding allows the wire and connector to be combined, seamlessly enhancing the assembly features. There are a number of benefits to overmolding when it comes to the electrical connectors used in vehicle construction.

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Topics: Electronic Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, Automotive, Insert Molding, Overmolding

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.

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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.

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

Fit a Square Pin into a Round Hole: The Different Types of Pin Features

Posted by Bead Electronics on Aug 24, 2023 8:00:00 AM

There’s the old adage of fitting a square peg into a round hole to describe something that doesn’t quite fit in a particular place. But Bead’s engineers have established that sometimes, a square pin can be the perfect solution for ensuring durable and lasting connectivity when placed into a hole.

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Topics: Electronic Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Bead Industries

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