Since March, the entire SHINE team has worked countless hours on COVID-related products. These projects have ranged from startups to existing products that were redesigned to meet COVID-related requirements. SHINE has been involved with machines that test the strength of syringes, cables, and electro-mechanical assemblies for ventilators and, most recently, cable assemblies for ultra-low temperature [...]
COVID-19 accelerated a digital transformation that will last beyond the pandemic. As employers continue to digitize operations, employees are navigating new technologies and learning new ways to work. The change and uncertainty that this entails is something that successful companies won’t ignore. During the early days of the pandemic, employers focused on protecting workers’ health. [...]
COVID-19 has disrupted global supply chains, but business fundamentals haven’t changed. Your company still needs electronic interconnects at competitive prices. You also need vendors who can meet delivery dates and quality standards. Over time, your business will continue to validate new suppliers and work to mitigate risk. These are basic business functions, but are you [...]
What are the words that best describe your company? And are these the same words you would use to describe your company’s leadership? Leaders, of course, aren’t just found in the C-Suite. They’re in every part of your organization, including customer-facing roles such as sales, service, and accounting. The way we train leaders matters, both [...]
“Due to COVID-19, manufacturing will experience five years of innovation in the next 18 months,” writes Anna-Katrina Shedlesky in a recent article for Forbes. Shedlesky, the CEO of a company that shows manufacturers how to reduce waste, tracks technology trends that can save you time and money. Efficiency and productivity were priorities before COVID-19, but [...]
Custom cable assemblies need cables with metallic conductors that can effectively carry an electrical load throughout a product’s lifetime. If you choose the wrong type of conductor, corrosion or oxidation may occur. Cable conductors made of the wrong materials can also break or otherwise fail in the field. That’s why it’s important to select a [...]
Appliance plugs are three-conductor power connectors used in consumer electronics, portable medical devices, healthcare products, and household appliances. In the United States, UL 498 from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has been the accepted standard for appliance plug testing, performance and safety. In Canada, it’s CSA C22.2 no. 42 from the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Europe, which [...]
IPC-WHMA-A-620 Revision C remains the only industry-consensus standard for custom cable assembly and wire harnessing. Jointly developed by the Wiring Harness Manufacturers Association (WHMA) and the Institute of Printed Circuits (IPC), Revision C is the current version of the A-620 standard that debuted in January 2002. Since then, Revision A (2006) and Revision B (2012) [...]
Do you need heavy duty connectors (HDCs) for harsh industrial applications? Maybe you need HDCs that can withstand high humidity, high temperatures, or electromagnetic interference (EMI). Maybe you need heavy duty connectors that withstand water, saltwater, particles, vibration, or impact instead. As ConnectorSupplier.com explains, cable assembly designers have some key questions to ask and answer. [...]
Do you need to design electronic products that are lighter, smaller, and more robust? In a recent article, ConnectorSupplier.com described connector and cable assembly considerations for medical devices and equipment. These products need to meet especially challenging requirements, but the following considerations apply to other industries as well. Safety Durability Special materials Form, fit and [...]
