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.
Read MoreTopics: Electronic Pins, Contact Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, Manufacturing, Overmolding, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Ventilators have a long history of saving lines, from their conception in the early 1800s to their current use, saving many lives throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. One machine adopts the role of the lungs, taking oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide for patients who cannot breathe on their own.
Read MoreTopics: Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, Medical, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Manufacturing companies rely on various forming methods to manipulate the size and shape of metal. While there are several such methods in the industry, swaging is one of the oldest used. Similarly, metal stamping is another well-known industrial process used for metal forming and has evolved over time.
Read MoreTopics: Custom Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, Swaging, Quality Standards, Stamping
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is the process of designing components for ease of manufacturing high-quality products at a lower cost. This is done by lowering complexity, optimizing performance, and redefining the product.
Read MoreTopics: Custom Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
IATF Certification is an important factor when considering automotive parts manufacturers. IATF Certification 16949 is the standard for Automotive Quality Management Solutions (QMS). To meet these criteria, a company must pass many stringent requirements and several audits.
Read MoreTopics: Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, Automotive, Automotive Quality Management Solutions (QMS), IATF Certification
