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Bead Electronics’ Next-Generation Swaging Press

Posted by Bead Electronics on Dec 23, 2025 3:35:04 PM

In precision electronics manufacturing, small improvements in process capability can create outsized gains in performance and cost efficiency. That’s why Bead Electronics’ recent investment in a next-generation swaging press represents more than a production upgrade. It’s a meaningful advancement in the engineering, manufacturing, and delivery of custom contact pins, with meaningful gains in speed and flexibility.

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Topics: Bead Electronics, Swaging, Manufacturing

How the Right Louver Pin Can Reduce Material Costs by More than 60%

Posted by Bead Electronics on Dec 17, 2025 4:22:56 PM

When you manufacture HVAC louvers at scale, the small components add up fast. Louver pins may seem like simple hinge elements, but their material usage and assembly behavior directly influence your production cost, assembly speed, and overall performance.

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Topics: Custom Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, Hollow Contact Pins, Manufacturing

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

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