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Which Communication Devices Need Special Connectors?

Posted by Bead Electronics on Aug 6, 2021 11:30:00 AM

Many of the connectors that have been used over the years were developed in Bell Labs by Paul Neill, at Amphenol by Carl Concelman, or both. But, it was Octavio Salati who filed his patent in 1945 for the BNC connector. The humble BNC connector went on to influence RF, television, satellite, and microwave connector solutions for generations.

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Topics: Electronic Pins, Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, Communication

Custom Insert Molding for DFM

Posted by Bead Electronics on Mar 17, 2021 9:00:37 AM

Insert molding is key across industries, integral in the production of electrical switches, vehicle dashboards, power tools and surgical appliances. For any product that is intended to connect with another through the use of a connector pin or alternative insert, insert molding is the process used to add that metal mating pieces to a plastic design during the manufacturing of that particular part.

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Topics: Electronic Pins, Contact Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, Manufacturing, Overmolding, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Electronic Contact Pin Manufacturer Achieves Updated ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Posted by Bead Electronics on Oct 13, 2017 11:39:00 AM

Electronic Contact Pin Manufacturer, Bead Electronics, has been awarded the newly revised ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Quality Management System.

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Topics: Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, Manufacturing

Bead Receives Manufacturing Innovation Funds, Upgrades Equipment

Posted by Bead Electronics on Mar 14, 2017 3:49:00 PM

Bead Electronics was awarded another grant from the Manufacturing Innovation Fund Voucher Program, a partnership between the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and The Connecticut Center for Advance Technology (CCAT).

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Topics: Electronic Pins, Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, Manufacturing

Bead Electronics Inducted into American Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Posted by Bead Electronics on Oct 7, 2016 10:14:00 AM

Bead Industries, parent company of Bead Electronics and Bead Chain, was inducted into the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame on October 6.

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Topics: Electronic Pins, Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, Community, Manufacturing

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