Recent Posts
Hospital-Grade Cords—Fighting the Good Fight
Posted on 9/14/20 4:46 PM
Whether it’s a hospital in a city or a clinic in a small town, reliable power is critical to medical facility patients, families and staff. Interpower Hospital-grade plugs can be molded or hand-wired in several colors. The color of choice for many hospitals and clinics, however, is the clear, see-through Interpower hospital plug. The clear plug allows medical staff to see if plug wiring and other components remain intact.
Topics: product design, testing, hospital-grade cords
Design Strategies with Fuses
Posted on 9/1/20 3:50 PM
When designing a new electrical or electronic equipment product, an important aspect of your design will be how to implement circuit protection. How do you ensure the safety of both the equipment and the equipment operator in the event of a circuit overload?
Topics: electrical safety, fuses, product design
New Product Designs
Posted on 8/17/20 1:36 PM
Researching & Identifying Markets
Topics: product design, designing for export, product development
Designing for Compliance
Posted on 7/20/20 1:34 PM
In the beginning stages of a new product’s design, engineers and product developers usually know how their products will be marketed. That decision determines which national or international standards need to be followed, and which safety agency they will work with in obtaining approvals for their products.
Topics: designing for export, compliance standards, adding marketability
Accessory Power: Making Product Exporting a Cost-effective Reality
Posted on 7/6/20 4:22 PM
Accessory Power systems are literally passports to global markets offering end users the versatility to connect to country-specific power mains.
Topics: designing for export, IEC, Accessory Power, Accessory Power System