Meridian Cable
The IATF 16949 Certification: An Overview of the Companies that Value the Designation
We’re excited to have just announced that Meridian Cable Assemblies has recently obtained a gold standard certification in the automotive industry. After a lot of hard work, Meridian has met the requirements for obtaining the IATF 16949 certification (also simply known as the IATF certification). To fully understand the importance of this recent achievement, we…
Read MoreMeridian Cable Assemblies Achieves IATF 16949 Certification
Meridian Cable is proud to announce that we have met the rigorous demands to achieve the well-respected IATF 16959 certification. This standard applies to automotive quality management systems and is only provided to those who demonstrate true quality in everything they do. From customer service to reducing defects in products, the team at Meridian is…
Read MoreThe Automation of Complex Wire Harness Designs
Automation now accounts for vast amounts of modern manufacturing. Many if not most of the products we purchase have been assembled with the help of an automated process. But, are there certain functions and designs for which human experience and expertise are still required? Of course. Doctors still care for patients, though aided by computers.…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Wire Harness Connectors Guide
Wiring harness connectors come in an array of sizes, shapes, and materials in order to produce the best results in a given application. Our cable engineers utilize different wiring harness types in custom wiring harnesses every day to perfect their designs in terms of continuity, integrity, and safety. In today’s LiveWire spotlight, we’re honing in…
Read MoreThe Buyer’s Guide to OEM and Cable Harness Engineering Solutions
Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and Original Parts Distributors (OPD) depend on quality parts that are up to exact specifications. With many different cable harness engineering solutions, the team at Meridian helps OEMs source the very best components to use in their cabling systems. Today’s Livewire News spotlight is focused on how Meridian meets the needs…
Read MoreTop Tips & Tricks for Crimping Wires in Wiring Harness Manufacturing
Crimping wires as part of the wire harness manufacturing process may seem like a no-brainer step where any crimp will do. However, we’ll show how this seemingly simple process can absolutely make or break your project and the best methods used by the best manufacturers in the business to ensure a perfect crimp, every time.…
Read MoreAn Up Close and Personal Look at a Fully Automated Cable Crimp Terminal Machine
At Meridian, we get to play with a lot of cool toys in our day-to-day. In fact, we have over 5,000 existing tools and components to build the perfect custom ribbon cable assemblies for the task at hand. One seriously powerful machine at our disposal is a fully-automated cable crimp terminal machine. This beast helps…
Read MoreThe Cable Guru’s Guide to Flat and Ribbon Cable Assemblies
If you’ve ever popped open your PC, you’ve no doubt seen a host of flat or ribbon cable assemblies connecting your computer’s various components. This uniquely-suited cable assembly provides a host of possible applications, especially where space constraints are a factor. In today’s spotlight series, we’re covering everything you need to know about this humble…
Read MoreWire Harness Projects: The Technical Skills Needed to Complete the Assembly
From the get go, a wire harness project can be fairly complex. Once the client has laid out their needs to our in-house engineers and designers, work begins to create the perfect solution for the unique situation. From simple hand tools through fully automated manufacturing equipment, our team employs the best techniques available in wire…
Read MoreQuality Control: How to Test a Custom Cable Assembly
Custom cable assemblies can be fairly complex; with branches of connectors, terminations, and specialty components made just for the task at hand. The same sophisticated system that can help power industrial control systems, advanced medical instruments, and even a fighter jet, is only as good as each and every component that goes into the system.…
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