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Exploring Solder Cups on Hollow Pins

Posted by Bead Electronics on Nov 27, 2023 12:00:37 PM

Pins play a crucial role in various industries, offering a diverse range of applications and possibilities. With the ever-evolving landscape of pin technology, it's essential to explore different options to optimize your projects.

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Topics: Contact Pins, Custom Connectors

Bridging Innovations with Custom Connector Pins in Wearable Technologies

Posted by Bead Electronics on Oct 31, 2023 10:50:06 AM

Wearable technology has rapidly propelled the consumer electronics and aerospace industries into a new era. From health-focused smartwatches to revolutionary AR glasses utilized in aviation training, wearables are interwoven in myriad sectors, including military, gaming, and medicine. Their transformative impact on performance and efficiency is unparalleled.

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Topics: Contact Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Custom Connectors

Fit a Square Pin into a Round Hole: The Different Types of Pin Features

Posted by Bead Electronics on Aug 24, 2023 8:00:00 AM

There’s the old adage of fitting a square peg into a round hole to describe something that doesn’t quite fit in a particular place. But Bead’s engineers have established that sometimes, a square pin can be the perfect solution for ensuring durable and lasting connectivity when placed into a hole.

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Topics: Electronic Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Bead Industries

Understanding Electrical Connectors in Sensors for Lighting

Posted by Bead Electronics on May 10, 2023 11:42:27 AM

Sensor-based lighting systems have transformed the lighting engineering sector by providing more efficient and sustainable solutions. To achieve optimal performance, the choice of electrical connectors is crucial. The connectors act as the critical link between the sensors and the rest of the system.

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Topics: Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Bead Industries, Lighting

Component Plating and Its Impact on Manufacturing Costs

Posted by Bead Electronics on Mar 24, 2023 11:54:53 AM

Major, direct impacts on manufacturing costs fall into a few common factors like supply and demand, testing, certifications, or labor. The one that we're going to talk about falls under manufacturing processes— specifically pre-plated projects. Whether pre-plated projects are your thing, or post-plated projects, the order of operations in industrial plating matters and affects your bottom line.

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

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