Heat Shrink Tubing Jim Camillo October 1, 2012 Made of thermoplastic or elastomeric material, this tubing provides an extra layer of protection to wire harnesses.Read More
Connectors for Energy-Efficient Lighting Ronald Weber October 1, 2012 The right connector can make a big difference in the performance of LED-based lighting.Read More
Automating Control Panel Assembly Patrick Boyer October 1, 2012 New automation technologies can save control panel manufacturers thousands in assembly costsRead More
Harness Shop Expands September 26, 2012 PORTLAND, OR—Wire harness manufacturer AmFor Electronics has added 10,000 square feet space to its assembly plant here. Read More
Big Three Explore Aluminum Wiring Pros and Cons Austin Weber July 2, 2012 Engineers must address six challenges before aluminum use in vehicles will surpass copper.Read More
A New Standard for Harness Assembly John Sprovieri July 2, 2012 Myriad changes are expected in the soon-to-be-released third revision of the IPC-WHMA-A-620 standard for wire harness assemblies.Read More
Assessing Crimp Quality Jim Camillo July 2, 2012 These tests make sure that each crimp meets—or exceeds—performance specifications. Read More
Ergonomic Workstations Transform Cable Manufacturer John Sprovieri July 2, 2012 A process re-evaluation and new technical furnishings inspire assemblers at a Southern California cable manufacturer.Read More
Hot Crimping for Joining Magnet Wires Jim Camillo April 2, 2012 Hot crimping technology features specially designed welding heads that quickly attach terminals to wire from 30 AWG to 350 MCM. Read More
Sparking Innovation Ed Jacques April 2, 2012 A new scientific study reveals the best method for maintaining a good connection between the coils and the spark plugs.Read More