Four strategies to strengthen subassembly sourcing
20 October, 2016 by Ed Sullivan*Selecting subassembly manufacturers with specific capabilities can speed turnaround, improve product performance and functionality, and increase an OEM's bottom line.
Making a splash in water-resistant digital devices
26 August, 2016The trend in consumer electronics has always been to make them faster, smarter and with ever-expanding capabilities. But waterproofing has become the new focus of global electronics manufacturers and most brands are rushing to include this benefit to ensure they are not left behind in this ultracompetitive market.
LPMS Beta 300 low-pressure moulding machine
01 June, 2016The LPMS Beta 300 is a low-pressure moulding machine for small-, medium- or high-volume production. It enables the efficient encapsulation of various electronics including PCBAs, cable connections, connector terminations and other items.
Thomson Miniature Metric Rolled Ball Screws
04 May, 2016Miniature Metric Rolled Ball Screws from Thomson deliver smooth and quiet operation with a good load capacity, making them suitable for laboratory, medical and mechatronic applications.
Aerotech QNP-Z z-axis nanopositioning stages
29 March, 2016Aerotech has introduced a series of Z-axis piezo nanopositioning stages for extreme-precision research and industrial requirements. The QNP-Z stages provide the resolution, linearity, repeatability and high dynamics required for the most demanding applications, from microscopy to optics alignment.
Texas Instruments bq50002 wireless power transmitter analog front end
10 March, 2016The bq50002 is a highly integrated wireless power transmitter analog front end that contains all of the analog components required to implement a WPC-compliant 5 V transmitter. It integrates a full-bridge power driver with MOSFETs, a variable-frequency oscillator, a two-channel communication demodulator, a linear regulator and protection circuits.
Screen Process Circuits polycarbonate decals
26 August, 2015Utilising a polycarbonate decal is a stylish way to add a professional appearance to a product directly. Screen Process Circuits will screen print the user's desired logo, image or graphic on the subsurface of the polycarbonate.
STANLEY Engineered Fastening Spiralock micro threaded inserts
07 April, 2015Electronics engineers now have access to enhanced electronics performance - including fastener resistance to vibrational loosening, drop shock and high heat - due to the self-locking Spiralock internal thread form design in micro threaded inserts.
LPMS Beta 600 low-pressure moulding machine
06 August, 2014The LPMS Beta 600 low-pressure moulding machine is suitable for medium- to high-volume production of small parts. Features include a user-friendly PLC control system, two independent temperature control zones, safety light curtains and safety tank cover, equipped ejection system and ease of use.
Jablocom Essence GDP-06 3G desk phone
03 June, 2014The Jablocom Essence GDP-06 3G desk phone provides the format of a standard office landline desk phone but connects using a 3G SIM. The phone works on 3G 900/2100 networks.
Quadra surface mount assembly solution
19 July, 2013The Quadra surface mount assembly solution from TWS Automation is suitable for low-volume, high-mix SMT assembly.
Lindstrom 80-Series diagonal and side cutters
29 December, 2012The Lindstrom 80-Series diagonal and side cutters are suitable for the traditional electronic users.
Engineers pave the way towards 3D printing of personal electronics
23 November, 2012Scientists are developing materials which could one day allow people to print out custom-designed personal electronics such as games controllers which perfectly fit their hand shape.
Sintrones VBOX-3100 mobile digital video recorder system
21 August, 2012The VBOX-3100, an Intel D525 dual core mobile digital video recorder system by Sintrones, has been released.
Harwin EZ BoardWare SMT spring contact range
21 August, 2012Harwin’s EZ BoardWare SMT spring contacts (also known as grounding/RFI contacts, spring or shield fingers) can be assembled to PCBs and used as grounding or shielding contacts or for general electrical connections between PCBs or similar.
