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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Improving energy efficiency with home automation
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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Enclosures for Smart Controls in Home Automation
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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Types of DIN rail enclosure
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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An introduction to building automation
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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SmartElectri
“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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Meet the Team – Neil NORCLIFFE
‘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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“A product development company; not a sales company”
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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How to connect two PCB boards
If you’ve ever opened up a piece of electrical equipment, the chances are you’ve found a printed circuit board (PCB). This thin, flat component is quite often the heart of the electrical piece of equipment you’re looking at. Did you know that you can connect two together? Continue reading to learn how to connect two
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Which smart metering products do you need?
With the rise of digital innovation and electric vehicles, there has been an increase in the demand for smart metering products. As such, the manufacturing of smart meter components must be increased. If you’re a manufacturer of smart meter components but aren’t entirely sure which ones you need, you’re in luck. Continue reading our helpful
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What is the Industrial Internet of Things?
The industrial internet of things (IIoT) has become a driving factor in the use of smart sensors and actuators, helping to enhance manufacturing and industrial processes. But what is the industrial internet of things, and how does it work in manufacturing? Continue reading Hitaltech’s guide below to find out more. What is the Industrial internet
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Fundraising? Tracy walks the walk
After a pandemic-enforced pause, Hitaltech accounts manager Tracy Rimmer is back raising money for a wide range of charities. Walking’s a great way to stay fit. Depending on where and when you walk, it can be a great way to raise money for some brilliantly deserving causes too. Earlier this year, Tracy was joined by
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What’s behind the new Hitaltech website?
If you’re a regular visitor to these pages, you may notice some big changes. Now, finding the right connectors and enclosures is easier than ever before. A new website wouldn’t usually be something to shout about, but the new Hitaltech site is such an upgrade on the previous version that we’re excited to be able
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Essential considerations for EV charging station design
With the growing demand for electric vehicles on the roads around the world, the need for more and better EV charging stations is increasing. Car manufacturers are pumping more money, time and resources into electric vehicles than ever before, so EV charging station manufacturers must do the same. It’s not just as simple as putting
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Essential Considerations in Smart Meter Design
The smart grid is the next evolution of the utility framework that companies are aiming to use as they strive for a true “end-to-end” smart grid. The latest innovation in the quest for an all-round smart grid for utility companies is the smart meter. To discover more about smart meter components and smart meter enclosures,
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Understanding Smart Meters – What are they and how do they work?
Thanks to a nationwide roll-out, every home in the UK should be offered the chance to have a smart meter installed in their home by their energy provider by 2025. By the end of 2021, almost 28 million households had a smart meter installed. So, what are smart meters, how do they work, and what
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Open System Solutions Case Study
Building controls and underfloor heating and cooling systems manufacturer, Open System Solutions (OSS), needed a plastic enclosure for their new portfolio of room thermostats and sensors. Our role at Hitaltech was not only to provide them with exceptional products, but also deliver them with outstanding service and a quick turnaround. What did Open System Solutions
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Ask the experts – How do Electric Vehicle Chargers Work?
The electric car market is growing all the time, with electric vehicles (EV) representing 18.5% of new cars registered in the UK in 2021. With almost 200,000 new electric vehicles on the road in 2021, it was by far the most successful calendar year for the industry to date. And with more than 30,000 charging
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Which Applications do Board to Board Connectors Suit?
Board-to-board interconnect systems play an important role in many applications, because they provide signal connections between two printed circuit boards. There are different types of board-to-board connectors that are widely used in manufacturing. Continue reading to discover the different types, including flexible interconnect systems, and their uses in a range of applications. What is a
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Using Flexible Interconnect in Electric Vehicles
With the continued growth of electric vehicles on the road, electric vehicles are using more and more components every day. As such, the supply has to meet the demand, and manufacturers are reaping the rewards of using various EV components. Continue reading to discover how flexible interconnects are used in electric vehicle chargers. How do
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