PCB SOURCING Manufacturing services are expanded
Providing Tier 2 and Tier 3manufacturerswith improved profitability by transforming simple component outsourcing into cost-reduced fully assembled products, Knight Electronics now offers an expanded range of global outsourced manufacturing services through itsOEM Services Division. In addition to providing component part and sub-assembly services for North American-basedmanufacturers, Knight Electronics provides complete procurement, manufacturing, assembly, test and shipping services formanufacturers producing a variety of products in small- tomid-size volumes. A recent example involved a high-end
camera equipmentmanufacturer, who initially contacted Knight Electronics regarding a recurring field failure in their top-of-the-line model broadcasting camera, traced to a DC fanmotor. After diagnosing, redesigning, and replacing the existing fan component, Knight Electronics concluded after further analysis that they couldmore economically source an additional 158 components on a sub assembly bill ofmaterials, as well as assemble, test and package the product for international shipment. Using their original suppliers, the camera OEMwas experiencing lead times of 6 to 9
weeks for themajority of the components on the bill ofmaterials, resulting in a 12- to 16- week lead time for the finished product. Knight Electronics engineers reviewed drawings and prints to confirmthemost efficient processes were specified to ensure the quickest and easiest assembly. In order to meet a trade show deadline for new product introduction, Knight Electronics was able to tool,manufacture, assemble, test and ship product for the show in 6 weeks.
www.knightonline.com More surface-mount component options
C&K Components, a supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches and smart card interconnect devices, nowoffers its micro-miniature, snap-acting detect switch in
four newsurface-mount options. Designated theMDS Series, the detect switch is available in vertical and right-angle PCBmount and through- hole versionswhich nowinclude surface-mount options of leftwith pins, leftwith no pins, right with pins and rightwith no pins. TheMDS Series is ideal for use in telecom,medical, consumer, and other applicationswhere detecting the presence of amechanical device is required. TheMDS with the surface bracket ensures a
robust right-angle engagement with handle mechanisms or enclosures. C&K offers designers the ability to have an SMT surface
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EXCESS INVENTORY SOLUTIONS THAT GENERATE MAXIMUM ROI:
NSC delivers comprehensive procurement and excess inventory solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contract manufacturers (CEMs), and repair facilities worldwide.
To ensure that customers receive maximum value for their excess inventory, NSC utilizes a variety of time-proven techniques, tools and resources to improve cash flow and create
A COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
NSC is committed to providing “Stellar Service” to its customers. For added peace-of-mind, that exits our facility is carefully inspected to the original manufacturer’s specifications and verified for authenticity utilizing a stringent inspection process developed in accordance with
We offer sophisticated in-house as well as third party testing services to verify product quality and authenticity.
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plate or an SMT surface plate with alignment posts, opening fromthe right or left. The small-packageMDS Series is RoHS-
compliant and provides a 200mohms contact resistance. The snap-acting tactile feel switches offer a long total travel of 2.9mmand a contact rating of 0.3A@6VDC. Themechanical and electrical life is 10,000 operations while copper alloy and silver plating ensure durability with an operating force of 65g and an operating temperature of -25°C to +70° C.
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