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News Release from: Connect-2 Technology | Subject: Production of specialist wiring assemblies
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 15 September 2005
New machinery expands wire termination
capability
Connect-2 Technology has further strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the recent purchase of two new "state-of-the-art" wire termination machines.
Connect-2 Technology has further strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the recent purchase of two new "state-of-the-art" wire termination machines which have enabled the company to undertake part of an MoD contract for the production of specialist wiring assemblies The assemblies are an integral component for the latest "high-tech" battery technology providing power for the Ministry's Bowman battlefield communications systems programme
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The company commissioned the design and manufacture of unique semi-automatic equipment from a specialist manufacturer in Switzerland to provide the highly accurate and consistent terminations required for the assemblies.
"The specified terminal used within the connector housing was originally designed for 'hand' assembly only".
"However, as the volume of the project is over 600,000 terminations a year we had to develop a method of partially automating the procedure to guarantee both consistent reliability and the efficiencies demanded by the contract", commented Connect-2 Technology's Sales Director Geoff.
Nossiter.
Capital equipment investment is ongoing as the company further expands its range of capabilities and services as an experienced and highly successful contract electronics manufacturer for the supply of cable assemblies, wiring harnesses and looms, wire kits, electronic subassemblies, small wired panels and box-builds.
Founded in 1995 Connect-2 Technology has successfully transformed itself from a basic cable assembly manufacturer to become an ideal strategic manufacturing partner with a proven track record capable of attracting prestigious contracts.
Its UK manufacturing facilities provide prototype, low and medium production volumes, and additional Far East facilities provide medium and high volume production offering customers scope for ongoing cost reduction.
Nossiter continued: "In what is now a highly competitive electronics market it is vital that we constantly evolve to adapt to the demands of our customers".
"The company's directors are committed to progressive expansion ensuring that Connect-2 Technology provides the benefits of a genuinely flexible service ensuring it is the strategic manufacturing partner of choice for existing and potential customers".
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