Miniaturisation means manufacturers need surface mounting technology to deliver more than ever before. That’s why we created STH terminal blocks and connectors. Small products require miniature components. The smaller the components get, the greater the need for robotic (rather than human) positioning. Traditionally, compact high precision terminal blocks required some manual intervention, but manual intervention
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When might flexible connectors have the edge over rigid (and vice versa)? There’s not always a clear demarcation between applications, products or industries better suited to rigid interconnect systems and those better suited to flexible. Applications for both technologies have a wide overlap, and both enable a shift from a single PCB in a 2D
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Simplify your process management and supply chains with our latest service. Supply chains are complex beasts. Manufacturers will often source cables and connectors from two different suppliers and then send to a third for assembly. You don’t need us to tell you the risk of delay that builds into your processes. The effort involved in
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“Our clients ask us to improve their products or design products from scratch. Hitaltech components and enclosures help us do that.” For cost efficiency. For production simplicity. In this way, we support their design team’s capabilities. Discover why Electronics Subcontractor DVR chose Hitaltech. Why Electronics Manufacturers Choose Hitaltech “We help our clients bring new products
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What is a floating connector? What advantages do floating connectors offer during the assembly process, and why should you consider them for your applications? Read on to find out more about floating board-to-board connectors, floating blind mate connectors and more, from Hitaltech. What is a floating connector? Floating connectors are electromechanical PCB-to-PCB connectors. Their spring-like
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With so many shapes, sizes and variations, how do you choose the PCB terminal block that’s right for your application? In this Hitaltech guide, we’ll be delving into all the essential need-to-know information on how to choose the best terminal blocks for you and how to use terminal blocks. How to select a PCB terminal
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The more connected our homes and business become, the greater the need for simple, stylish control. Hitaltech’s range of iTouch enclosures combine flexibility, customisability and subtle style in three enclosure variants, each of which is ideally suited to applications including smart building automation and HVAC control. Every product in the wall-mountable or hand-held iTouch range
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If you haven’t yet test driven the new Hitaltech website, it’s time you discovered how much easier it makes selecting and buying components. Because we carry so many products, we’re well aware of the potential for confusion and overwhelm in selecting the right cable, terminal block or enclosure. So we set out to design a
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Automated electronic systems are a key part of today’s smart motorway technology, playing a vital role in keeping us safe and on the move. At Hitaltech, we supply a wide range of products, providing perfect interconnect solutions to IoT challenges in the transport industry. In this article, we’re looking at the importance of screwless terminal blocks
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What is Anti-Lock Braking? Anti-lock braking systems have been keeping us safer in our cars since the early 1980s, though their design and production predate this quite significantly. Their primary function is to prevent a vehicle’s wheels from ‘locking up’ when brakes are applied and therefore skidding on a surface, causing a driver to lose
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For more than 30 years, Hitaltech, the connecting technologies and enclosures specialist, has helped organisations deliver better quality products whilst removing much of the time, cost and compromise from product development. Now, Hitaltech’s added value electronics sourcing service enables every electronics manufacturer to tailor the service it receives from Hitaltech, reducing costs, improving quality and
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Choosing EV charging is a great way to reduce your impact on the environment. As the world aims to phase out combustion engine vehicles and move towards using green energy, EV charging will become increasingly widespread. Of course, more EV charging stations will need to be produced as a result, and Hitaltech offers the ideal
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Product and component sourcing can be extremely challenging when looking for the right quality, price and processing. Achieving a good level of all three factors is essential to running a successful and efficient supply chain. So, what is a sustainable supply chain and how can you ensure supply chain due diligence? Keep reading as Hitaltech
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The digital revolution has led to many advancements in technology, including smart home sustainability. That means anyone can now control appliances in their home with a touch of a button on their smartphones, voice commands through smart assistants and more. Does home automation provide energy efficiency though? Continue reading to find out more, as well
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Smart control for home automation has become an extremely popular addition to many households in the modern world. With the growth of the Internet of Things and the digital revolution, there has been a staggering increase in the need for smart home heating controls and home automation systems. When manufacturing these smart systems, choosing the
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DIN rail enclosures are an important component in many industrial and building automation applications. They provide a protective casing for electrical devices and components, while ensuring a solid and reliable attachment to the DIN rail. Continue reading to find out more about the various different types of DIN rail enclosure as well as typical DIN
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As technology evolves and different industrial and manufacturing industries adopt it, automation is growing to become more important as time moves on. Automation can be found in many industries now, playing a huge role in processes and applications of all kinds. Building automation is just another that is benefitting from the evolution of technology and
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“Hitaltech’s broad range of technical, manufacturing and logistics disciplines have proved really valuable.” Personal service. Responsiveness. And a willingness to get involved in the whole product lifecycle. That’s why SmartElectri chose Hitaltech. Making ‘smart’ smarter Collectively, the founders, Chris and Andrew have over 50 years combined in the electrical metering space. Two years ago, they
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‘Office manager’ is a very short title for such a wide-ranging role. We catch up with Hitaltech’s resident product encyclopaedia to find out what’s involved. How has your job evolved at Hitaltech? I started in 2007. I was a sales administrator processing orders for customers, which involved ordering stock, dispatching orders, invoicing, dealing with the
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Andy Fitzer explores what makes Hitaltech customers stay Hitaltech customers. Read any of our case studies and you’ll find one constant: we want to add value wherever we can, whether it’s bringing new products to market, or helping with updating a range. We want to be helpful. Our philosophy is primarily to help product designers
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