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Interpower Corporation's "Made in the U.S.A." is More Than Just a Slogan
Posted on 4/19/21 9:00 AM
“Made in America,” “Made in the U.S.A.,” are iconic phrases implying craftsmanship, quality, and entrepreneurial spirit on a prolific scale. Prolific production of goods and services demands a robust logistics infrastructure to build and maintain a global presence.
Topics: cord set, Accessory Power, USA Made Products, shipping, manufacturing
Importers of Electrical Cord Sets and Components From China May Continue Experiencing Gridlock
Posted on 3/15/21 10:28 AM
Stacks of shipping containers continue to rise skyward at many U.S. seaports, especially on the Pacific Coast. While COVID quarantines and lockdowns that began in early 2020 are responsible for much of the slowdown, some costal states remain cautious in opening up commerce in a safe but timely manner as many lockdown rules remain in place.
Topics: designing for export, shipping, covid-19
The Long and Short of Cord Length
Posted on 1/25/21 9:13 AM
When it comes to cords and cord length, is bigger better or is less more? It all depends on the application of your electrical design.
Topics: electrical safety, voltage drop, hospital-grade cords, medical requirements
Barcodes: The Labels That Keep on Tracking
Posted on 1/5/21 7:41 AM
Barcodes have come a long way since their first patent was approved in 1952. From the workhorse of the 1-D barcode to 2-D and QR codes, it is not an overstatement to say the barcode has revolutionized how companies, institutions and agencies manage inventories. And a whole lot more.
Topics: safety, barcodes, value-added, product tracking
The Value of Socket Strips
Posted on 12/22/20 7:57 AM
A socket strip is a stand-alone electrical product containing several power sources (sockets) to provide equipment electrical connectivity by way of a country-specific AC input cord. Socket strips allow one or several machines to receive power in one or multiple strips.
Topics: product design, modules, designing for export