How to Properly Test Your Coil Cord Design
Coil cords, curly cords, coiled cords – all of these monikers refer to the same versatile product of wound cable, perfect for space-saving and decluttering a given application. Coil cords are also exceedingly durable, as well as obviously flexible, able to withstand thousands of extensions and retractions. But getting from initial concept to finished product…
Read MoreThe Cable Engineer’s Ultimate Guide to Wire Harness Assemblies
When you’ve been a top cable engineer in custom harness assemblies for several decades, you begin to build up a vast knowledge bank of innovative manufacturing steps, process controls, and even tooling capabilities; all of which contribute to a better product and better customer experience. In today’s Livewire spotlight, we’ll capture everything we’ve learned for…
Read MoreThe Insider’s Look at the Cable Assembly Manufacturing Process
There are decidedly many steps that comprise getting a cable assembly from concept into production. At Meridian, we design over 70% of the products we manufacture which gives our team an edge when we’re solving the types of complex problems our clients bring our way every day. Today’s spotlight is pointed squarely at the process…
Read MoreUtilizing Flex Cable vs Ribbon Cable in Cable Assemblies
Flex cable and ribbon cable both go by many names but each is employed the world over to power an untold number of electronic devices and systems. The capabilities of these two types of cable have their own set of pros and cons which make each uniquely suitable for a particular project. Today, the Livewire…
Read MoreWhat is a Cable Assembly Engineer and What Do They Do Exactly
An engineer for custom cable assemblies wears many hats. Cable harness engineers are the brilliant minds behind some of the most complex cable systems in the world. And yet, each and every custom cable project starts with a single strand of wire. To become a cable design engineer takes many years of schooling, testing, and…
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 MoreOvermolded Cable Assembly Guide: What It Is and Why You Need It
Overmolded cable assemblies are icons for the strength and resiliency they add to a cable assembly. Cable overmolding is used to protect the assembly to endure some of the toughest conditions Planet Earth (and beyond) has to offer. As leaders in the design and manufacture of the modern overmolded cable assembly, Meridian helps our clients…
Read MoreAnalyzing the Costs to Hire a Wire Harness Engineer
Wire harness engineers may seem like an expensive aspect of a wire harness fabrication project and you may be thinking, is an engineer really necessary for my wire harness build out? However, these professionals have the training, experience, and often the advanced certification required to be able to produce a wiring harness that ensures absolute…
Read MoreLooking 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 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.…
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