Bead Electronics

Swaging 101

Posted by Jill Mayer on Jul 1, 2013 3:40:00 PM

Swaging is a cold-formed manufacturing process that involves using a tool, such as a die, to bend cold metal to a required shape.

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

Bead Electronics Awarded Grant to Improve Swaging Dies

Posted by Jill Mayer on Apr 1, 2013 11:42:00 AM

Bead Electronics was recently awarded a $75,000 grant through the State of Connecticut's Manufacturing Technical Assistance Program (MTAP) to help develop a more efficient method for producing swaging dies. The work will be conducted in collaboration with the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), and the success of the program will make Bead more competitive and help us win new business for the future.

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Topics: Electronic Pins, Contact Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, Swaging, Community

Bead Electronics Sees More Leads for Custom Contact Pins

Posted by Jill Mayer on Sep 6, 2012 3:22:00 PM

Over the past three months, Bead has seen a 200% increase in online leads for custom contact pins. These leads, driven from both organic search and referral sites, are proving to be qualified prospects whose custom needs range from PCB pins to automotive contacts to telecom pin assemblies.

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Topics: Electronic Pins, Contact Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Custom Connectors