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Made-to-Order Assemblies
Posted on 4/25/22 3:04 PM
A made-to-order (MTO) assembly is a product created per customer specifications, whereas a stock item is manufactured from predetermined specifications and placed in inventory.
Topics: made to order, MTO, special orders, cable made to order, power cord made to order
Interpower Product Development & Marketing Facility in Ames Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Posted on 3/28/22 8:51 AM
Interpower Product Development & Marketing Facility in Ames, Iowa U.S.A. Product Development In 2020, Interpower celebrated its 45th anniversary as an electrical cord set and component manufacturer. In March of 2022, the Interpower facility in Ames, Iowa, celebrated its 20th year as a Product Development and Marketing facility.
Topics: product development, Interpower Ames, power system manufacturing
Southern California Ports Shipping Update
Posted on 2/21/22 8:54 AM
Topics: designing for export, international power components, shipping, manufacturing
Accessory Power: Key Systems for Power Integration & Exportation
Posted on 1/31/22 1:08 PM
With numerous country-specific configurations of plug and socket patterns being used worldwide, the prospect of exporting overseas may seem daunting. Accessory Power Systems are electrical passports to global markets, offering end users the versatility of connecting to country-specific power by using just one country-specific plug on a cord set, which is rated per the standards of the agency representing that country.
Topics: product design, designing for export, Accessory Power, Jumper Cords, adding marketability, Accessory Power System
Crimping Your Conductors Without Cramping Your Quality
Posted on 12/14/21 9:48 AM
Topics: product design, designing for export, power cord, conductor crimping, crimps