Looking for a Wire Harness Engineer? Top Things to Think About
Being a wiring harness engineer may not seem all that glamorous until you start to think about the truly groundbreaking modern electronics that these professionals help power. Cutting-edge medical equipment, state-of-the-art military hardware, telecommunications satellites, and more all rely on some truly gifted engineering in order to fit within the parameters of their environments. Meridian’s…
Read More about Looking for a Wire Harness Engineer? Top Things to Think AboutTop 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 More about Top Tips & Tricks for Crimping Wires in Wiring Harness ManufacturingWhat to Look for When Comparing Wire and Cable Harness Manufacturers
When you start looking for the perfect solution to your unique cable and wire harness needs, it can be a bit daunting trying to decide between different manufacturers. Just looking over websites might only give you a partial picture as to the capabilities of one firm over another. So what do you use to compare…
Read More about What to Look for When Comparing Wire and Cable Harness ManufacturersAn 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 More about An Up Close and Personal Look at a Fully Automated Cable Crimp Terminal MachineThe 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 More about The Cable Guru’s Guide to Flat and Ribbon Cable AssembliesThe Ultimate Guide to Different Cable Colors and Their Purposes
At Meridian Cable Assembly, we are asked all the time if the colors for different wires and cables follow any industry standard. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a worldwide trade association, does, in fact, issue guidance for standardization in electrical design, but the key point is that their standards don’t actually get…
Read More about The Ultimate Guide to Different Cable Colors and Their PurposesWire 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 More about Wire Harness Projects: The Technical Skills Needed to Complete the AssemblyQuality 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.…
Read More about Quality Control: How to Test a Custom Cable AssemblyEverything You Need to Know About the SMA Connector
The SMA connector is an incredible workhorse, offering a wide variety of applications from which it can provide the perfect solution. Because of its versatility, the SMA connector is used in every industry from telecommunications to medical. In today’s spotlight series, we’ll hone in on the venerable SMA RF connector, which provides a critical function…
Read More about Everything You Need to Know About the SMA ConnectorThe Ultimate Guide to Wire Harness Manufacturing Terminals
In today’s spotlight series, we’ll look at an easily overlooked but absolutely vital component of the wire harness manufacturing process – the humble terminal. We’ll explore how terminals provide the perfect match for conquering the connection needs of the project and are just an important consideration for our wire harness design team as any other…
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