In today's episode Chris Hawn, Engineering manager for Fiber Optic and Components and Fabio Espinoza, Costa Rica’s plant manager, will talk a bit about the current situation of Costa Rica’s manufacturing sector and Smiths Interconnect's plant in the country. They will also discuss the current challenges with the electronic system development and what Smiths Interconnect ...
Maintaining and servicing charging piles is essential for ensuring their reliability and longevity. 1. Regular Inspections Visual Checks: Inspect the charging pile for any physical damage, loose connections, or signs of wear. Functional Tests: Periodically test the charging functionality to ensure that the unit is operational and delivering the correct voltage and cur...
High-voltage drivers are widely used in various industries, including power, manufacturing, and chemicals. Due to the complexity of the working environment and heavy loads, high-voltage drivers place higher demands on core components such as PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly). In this article, we will explore the role of PCBA in high-voltage drivers concerning its app...
With the popularity of electric vehicles, charging piles serve as a critical infrastructure, and their power conversion efficiency directly affects charging speed. Therefore, improving the power conversion efficiency of charging piles is important. This article will explore how to enhance the power conversion efficiency of charging piles by optimizing PCBA design, along ...
What do PCB and PCBA mean? What are the differences between PCB and PCBA? Most people are familiar with the terms circuit board, PCB board, and PCB. In fact, these three terms refer to the same thing. However, generally those who are not in the electronics industry may be a little unfamiliar with the term PCBA. It may also be confused with PCB. Although there is only on...
Finder's OPTA Programmable Logic Relay range now includes OPTA CODESYS®, compatible with the world's first independent development environment for PLCs, designed for programming using the IEC 61131-3 international industrial standard. Compliance with this international standard makes CODESYS® (COntroller DEvelopment SYStem) a popular software development environment in t...
Continuously improving the economic development level of our country/region, improving the local environment, promoting the development of local social undertakings and improving people's quality of life are the goals that Tecoo strives for. In order to achieve these goals and promote sustainable development, Tecoo strives to strike a balance between economic development...
In the process of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) manufacturing, PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) first article inspection (FAI) is a crucial step to ensure product quality and maintain stability throughout the production process. By conducting FAI, potential issues in the production process can be identified, helping to avoid unnecessary losses. As a company specializi...
Energy Transmission Fiber: A Key Tool for High-Energy Laser Output Following atomic energy, computers, and semiconductors, lasers are another major achievement of the 20th century. With excellent directivity, monochromaticity, coherence, and high brightness, lasers are widely used in industries like manufacturing, agriculture, communications, entertainment, healthcare, ...
Smiths Interconnect is thrilled to announce that its DaVinci 112 high-speed test socket received the prestigious Best Test Measurement Award of the Year at the Global Electronics Achievement Awards (GEAA) ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Shenzhen. This annual event honors industry leaders and companies making significant contributions to global electronics inno...
With the rapid development of the electric vehicle market, charging piles have become an indispensable part of our daily infrastructure. However, safety issues during the charging process have also attracted increasing attention. Whether in public charging piles or home charging equipment, ensuring the safety of users and equipment is the top priority. At TECOO, not only...
With the rapid development of the electronics industry, PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards), as crucial components of electronic devices, often impact the overall operation of products. As PCB designs become increasingly complex and integrated, not only do chips shrink in size, but they also feature more pins. Under such circumstances, traditional manual visual inspection beco...
PCB cloning refers to the reverse engineering of a circuit board based on the existing physical electronic product and circuit board, utilizing reverse research and development techniques. The primary objective is to accurately reproduce the technical documents of the original product, including PCB files, Bill of Materials (BOM) files, schematic files, and so forth. Sub...
As the foundational core of electronic devices, the choice of processing technology for circuit boards significantly impacts product performance, reliability, and environmental friendliness. In recent years, lead-free technology has garnered widespread attention in the circuit board processing sector due to its notable environmental benefits and enhanced product quality....
Variable frequency drives (VFDs), which regulate motor speed by adjusting frequency and voltage, play a vital role in enhancing energy efficiency and performance in both household appliances and industrial equipment. While the basic principles remain similar, significant differences arise in areas such as design, control precision, power range, environmental adaptability...
In the age of digitalization and urbanization, smart cities are no longer a distant vision, but are increasingly becoming a reality. The city of Ulm is one of the leading cities in Germany that uses intelligent networking to make people's everyday lives easier and is also committed to sustainability Intelligent intersections and connected mobility Smart cities face the...
Aunilec has specialized in emergency power solutions and energy efficiency for over 25 years, producing central emergency lighting systems and inverters. We are excited to introduce our new energy-saving products designed for industrial applications, public buildings, and shopping malls, offering capacities of up to 2600 kVA and reducing electricity bills by 5% to 10%. ...
Aunilec, an expert in electrical backup solutions and energy savings, celebrated its 25th anniversary on June 6-7, 2024. Our team remains at your service from our headquarters located at 35 boulevard Bellevue, 57310 Guénange, France, or via email at info@aunilec.fr. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTVlk6lwznA
The Electronics Industry Awards recognize the industry’s most cutting-edge products and solutions, celebrating excellence and innovation across multiple sectors. Smiths Interconnect's Resistive Power Dividers stood out among the year’s top innovations, further solidifying our commitment to delivering exceptional quality and technological advancement in the aerospace and ...
In the PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) manufacturing process, inspection is crucial. It not only ensures product quality but also enhances production efficiency, preventing defective products from progressing to subsequent stages and causing unnecessary rework or waste. As a professional electronic service provider, Tecoo strictly manages each inspection stage in t...
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system that connects various physical devices through networks, enabling them to communicate with each other, exchange data, and achieve intelligent management. With the rapid advancements in IoT technology, an increasing number of smart devices and systems are seamlessly integrated into our daily lives and work. Among these smart device...
With 13 different cross-sections and around 80 accessory fittings per size, PFLITSCH’s Industrial-Trunking enables greatly differing volumes of cables to be routed reliably in industrial environments. The closed cable trunking sections, made of sheet steel, aluminium or stainless steel, protect the cables over the entire route and have removable or hinged covers that are...
Europa, one of Jupiter’s 95 moons, was famously referenced in Arthur C. Clark’s book ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ and is a major candidate to support life, due to the presence of a saltwater ocean capped by a layer of ice on its surface. In this respect it is very similar to conditions on earth – also an ocean world. Smiths Interconnect, which produces highly engineered conne...
A data center in the Saône-et-Loire (region of France) called on our services to secure their company's data by purchasing two Tiger 360 KVA gensets. These generators set are equipped with a source inverter. The installation was carried out by our partner from the 2AST group, ENERGIE PLUS.
Recently, clients from Rwanda arrived in Ningbo to conduct an on-site inspection of twelve GGD low-voltage switchgear cabinets ready for delivery. These equipment pieces are destined for use in a power infrastructure project in Rwanda, a matter of great importance to the clients. After a day of thorough inspections and testing, the clients expressed satisfaction with our...
Smiths Interconnect is proud to announce that DaVinci technology has been shortlisted for 2024 IET Excellence & Innovation Award in the Emerging Technology of the Year category. Our DaVinci High-Speed IC Test Socket offers a breakthrough solution in testing semiconductor IC chips.
We are back with Season 2 of our Smiths Interconnect 360° Connectivity Podcast! In today's episode Joydip Sanyal, Product Line Manager for Connectors and Giacomo Gennari, Design Engineer for Connectors, will be diving into discovering the new addition to the proven Hyperboloid contact family, the Hyperboloid Green Connect.
In September of 2024, a group of 103 grade-2021 students and teachers majoring in electronic and information engineering from school of Information and Intelligence of Hunan Agricultural university came to Hunan Dwin Science Park for a one-week field activity. During the field activity, students toured the company's exhibition hall, R&D center, and the production worksh...
Manufacturer of the Year Manufacturers, including OEMs, sub-contractors, and EMS companies with operations in the UK qualify to enter for this award. It will go to the manufacturer that has demonstrated the most impressive level of commercial success and executed new business projects in global markets over the past 12 months. Power System Product of the Year: Hypertac ...
INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR set FOR A SUPERMARKET Continuity of operations is crucial for a supermarket. That’s why this shop has enhanced its ability to provide a flawless shopping experience by installing a Gelec Energy generator set. This preventative measure ensures that, in the event of a power outage, critical elements such as refrigerators, lighting, and cash reg...
The global power industry is the first industry that needs decarbonization. The International Energy Agency's Net Zero Emissions Plan states that the power industry must achieve net zero emissions by 2040; Ten years ahead of the goal of achieving a net zero economy by 2050. In 2022, wind and solar energy accounted for a record high of 12% of global electricity, and all c...
In the realm of advanced electronics, the demand for reliable, high-performance connectors has never been greater. Among the numerous options available, Multiple Connectors stand out for their versatility and robustness. These connectors play a critical role in ensuring stable and efficient connections in various high-tech industries, particularly in applications where C...
Over the last few years, Grupel has been on an upward growth trajectory. The company, which specializes in the production and retail of power generators and energy solutions, has invested in the digitalization of its operations, as well as in the acquisition of state-of-the-art machinery and the expansion and modernization of its facilities, of which it is an exemple a n...
To choose the power generator that best suits your needs is a task that requires some consideration and analysis, because there are several specificities to take into account. These equipments are the ideal solution to tackle grid failures, caused by technological malfunctions or even bad weather, because they are reliable energy sources that can operate continuously or...
Grupel has supplied an 880kVA genset for the works on the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona (Spain). A very special project to guarantee the continuity of operations in the construction work on the tallest tower of the emblematic building, called the Tower of Jesus Christ, which will be 172.50m high. The generator set with a Grupel brand engine and alternator will operate on...
Smiths Interconnect is excited to be finalists for the prestigious Electronics Industry Awards in 3 categories. These product catagories include the NXS Series Connectors and Resistive Power Dividers for Aerospace Military Defense Product of the Year, and the D04 Connectors for both Interconnection Product of the Year and Medical Product of the Year. These nominations h...
