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PCB Mounting Techniques: Comparing Through-Hole, Surface Mount and Press-Fit

Posted by Bead Electronics on Aug 15, 2024 8:14:53 PM

Found in everyday devices such as smartphones, computers, TVs,  and home appliances, Printed Circuit Board Assemblies or PCBAs play a pivotal role in electronic manufacturing.  Electrical components are mounted onto the PCB using a variety of techniques. 

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Topics: Bead Electronics, Manufacturing, PCB Design

Custom vs Off-The-Shelf Industrial Connector Design Paths

Posted by Bead Electronics on Jul 30, 2024 2:51:37 PM

Connectors are essential to industrial manufacturing, ensuring that controls and sensors work as intended. Choosing the right connector can be the difference between your company’s smoke detector saving the life of a family or a line of faulty products needing to be recalled.

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Topics: Custom Connectors, Manufacturing, Industrial

Solving Key Manufacturing Problems: Top 4 Challenges in 2024

Posted by Bead Electronics on Jul 2, 2024 11:00:00 AM

From pandemics to trade wars to actual wars, manufacturing has seen its share of problems over the past few years! The reality is every manufacturer is struggling with many of the same problems.

Naming every problem would be impossible in one article. However, based on the current manufacturing trends, we'll go over four major challenges every manufacturer faces today.

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Topics: Bead Industries, Community, Manufacturing

Gold Plating Alternatives for Electronics Manufacturing

Posted by Bead Electronics on Jun 27, 2024 3:00:00 PM

While gold plating is often considered the gold standard in electronics manufacturing, the recent surge in prices is causing many manufacturers to look for more cost-effective alternatives.

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Topics: Bead Electronics, Bead Industries, Manufacturing

The Versatility of Hollow Pins in Assemblies

Posted by Bead Electronics on Apr 16, 2024 8:00:00 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

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