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Modern Technology in the Cabin: An Up Close Look into Airlines

Posted by Bead Electronics on Jun 10, 2021 8:00:00 AM

Did you know that the global demand for aircraft cabin lighting is expected to rise by $797 million? From the cabin crew to the seating to the Wi-Fi, a great in-flight experience for air travelers needs a combination of factors. However, lighting is one part of the cabin that plays a major effect on your travel experience, even if you are not aware of it.

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Topics: Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Aerospace, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Pin-in-Paste vs. True Grip Pins

Posted by Bead Electronics on May 17, 2021 11:24:08 AM

Traditional pin-in-paste processing methods used by printed circuit board (PCB) assemblers are being overtaken by a new hybrid alternative innovation: the True Grip Pin.

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Topics: PCB Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, PCB Design, Insert Molding, True Grip Pin, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Pin-in-Paste

Wave Solder, SMT, and Press-Fit: Everything You Need to Know

Posted by Bead Electronics on Apr 15, 2021 6:00:58 PM

Have you opened up an electronic device and found all this network of small components? Ever wondered how they work? You find these minute components on the circuit boards of your cellphone, laptop, and microwave, etc.

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Topics: PCB Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, PCB Design, Wave Solder, Press Fit, Surface Mount Technology (SMT)

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)

Solenoid Valves Used In Medical Applications

Posted by Bead Electronics on Mar 8, 2021 10:42:31 AM

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.

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Topics: Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, Medical, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

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