Advertorials Contract manufacturers ahead of the curve on ESG
For decades UK contract electronics manufacturers have been embracing excellence as a way to provide both value and satisfaction to customers.
Here’s why
Customer value is achieved by identifying and also fully understanding a customer’s requirements. Delivering exceptional customer value is achieved when you can fulfill or satisfy those requirements on time, right first time and every time.
More than ever, our customers’ customers are demanding products and services that are sustainable and rightly so. However, achieving optimum customer value, is about much more than cost. So how do we align our strategy as contract electronics manufacturers with those of our customers? Again, it comes back to working with our customers to achieve the optimum price, what we often refer to as the total acquisition cost.
This means aligning our processes, people and culture with the overall vision, not just of success, but with a clear purpose of achieving business and manufacturing excellence.
Trojan Electronics
OKW Updates Its Cable Glands Range – Including New Pressure Compensation Glands
New PRESSURE COMPENSATION cable glands from OKW protect electronics from condensation in sealed enclosures. OKW has also added black (RAL 9005) as a standard colour to many other cable glands and grommets in the range.
The new PRESSURE COMPENSATION CABLE GLANDS (IP 68) use a ventilated membrane to stop temperature and pressure changes from causing condensation in hermetically sealed enclosures. Water entry pressure for the membrane is > 0.2 bar; RQ = 57 l/h (theoretical air flow rate at 0.07 bar). The new cable glands are available in sizes M12, M16 and M20. They are moulded from light grey (RAL 7035) or black (RAL 9005) polyamide (PA). Clamping blades provide strain relief.
Meanwhile, OKW’s popular M16 and M20 QUICK FIX cable glands (IP 68) are now available in black (RAL 9005) as well as light grey (RAL 7035) PA. They are suitable for 1-4 mm housing wall thicknesses.
OKW’s normal M12, M16 and M20 cable glands are now also moulded from black (RAL 9005) or silver grey (RAL 7001) PA as standard. They feature superior pull relief and IP 68 sealing to 5 bar (with sealing ring).
OKW’s IP 67 grommets for Ø 5-10 mm and Ø 6-13 mm cables are now also available in black (RAL 9005) and light grey (RAL 7035) V-0 TPE as standard. They are suitable for wall thicknesses of 0.5 to 3 mm.
OKW ENCLOSURES LTD 01489 583858
sales@okw.co.uk https://www.okw.co.uk/en/Plastic-enclosures/Cable-glands-strain-relief.htm
Colour sensor opens new opportunities in industrial monitoring
Omron Electronic Components Europe has announced the introduction of its B5WC Colour Sensor, which enables monitoring of equipment, plant, and industrial processes through detection of small colour changes. Specific applications are being developed through co-creation with industry partners. The colour sensor uses a white LED to emit light and receive reflected light according to the colour of detected objects. The colour sensor separates received reflected light into red, green, and blue, then outputs RGB data as voltage values using the I2C interface.
Applications range from monitoring of lubricant deterioration in robot arms and elevators, through drinks dispensers, to object detection on production lines. Omron’s new B5WC promises an innovative solution to these issues. For example, the colour sensor monitors oil deterioration in hydraulic equipment used in industrial machinery - in real time using colours to monitor the condition of the oil. Providing maintenance at optimal timing is vital for manufacturing plants. Minimal production losses within manufacturing sites contribute to carbon neutrality. Development of sensing technology and optical design technology enables simpler integration into the equipment thanks to compact size, just W:40mm x D:8.4mm x H:15.9mm. Plus, integrating I2C communications into the sensor streamlines embedding in the equipment. The new sensor helps customers to remotely monitor equipment deterioration in real-time, leading to the visualization of the equipment and the reduction of person-hours required for inspection and maintenance. It offers solutions to the problems faced by the industrial machinery and hydraulic equipment industries through highly efficient and systematic maintenance.
OMRON Electronic Components Europe B.V. +31 235 681 296
info-components-eu@omron.com
www.cieonline.co.uk https://components.omron.com/eu-en
sales@trojanelectronics.co.uk Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2023 - one month to go
Merging production and mechanical engineering with electrical and electronics technology, Southern Manufacturing & Electronics is the UK’s largest annual engineering exhibition of components, machinery, automation, software, metrology, storage systems, workshop equipment, subcontracting services and much more. It includes a specialist aerospace and automotive theme, AutoAero. The must-see event will open its doors from 7th to 9th February at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Hundreds of companies from across Britain and Ireland will be participating, as well as many
international firms. For convenience, technology trails grouping firms with similar expertise will guide visitors around the event. In addition to the exhibition and demonstration areas, there will be a seminar programme focusing on technical, managerial and environmental issues. Shuttle buses from the railway stations, car parking and show entry are all free. Visit
www.industrysouth.co.uk for more information and tickets.
European Trade & Exhibition Services
www.industrysouth.co.uk
Smiths Interconnect introduces new Custom Grid Array technology for medical applications
Cost-effective and smaller alternative to coaxial RF contacts
Smiths Interconnect, a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave, optical and radio frequency products announced the introduction of a new contact technology for the medical market segment, the Custom Grid Array. The new Custom Grid Array technology offers a contact layout using spring probe and target contacts to deliver the same RF performance as cabled coaxial solutions, with improved signal integrity. Interconnect solutions for medical applications must provide high performance and ensure the highest level of safety. At the same time, there is a pressing market need to make them even smaller, more robust, and more cost-effective. “The Custom Grid Array technology adds an important design option to our offering for the medical customers”, said Mark Kelleher, Vice President and General Manager of the Connector Business Unit at Smiths Interconnect. “The use of a spring probe based Pin Grid Array allows the designer to customize the number of ground pins used to optimize connector performance for specific frequencies and coil designs saving size, weight, and cost while maintaining the performance of a coaxial channel where needed”, he added.
Smiths Interconnect Components in Electronics
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