Modeling a Cellphone Drop Test with Explicit Structural Dynamics
When not being held, our cellphones are rarely more than an arm’s reach away. With so much handling, dropping them is a common occurrence. According to a survey by Allstate, around 78 million Americans reported damaging their cellphones in 2023, with cracked screens accounting for 67% of that damage (Ref. 1). Your phone may be unscathed…
Three ways precise flow control used in semiconductor processes
Looking for solutions that meet the demanding requirements of semiconductor manufacturing? Discover how precise flow control makes the difference in critical processes. Read more [Picture source: Bronkhorst on linkedin.com]
Braiding technology that saves lives
Sometimes it’s a tiny implant that saves a life: a stent that ensures blood flow. Manufacturing these small lifesavers is a highly precise, technically demanding process. Admedes and B&R, the Machine Automation Division of ABB, reimagined stent production – and developed a braiding machine that sets new standards. Read more
Tecnotion TD series – engineered for ultra tight spaces
Meet the TD Series linear motors. Iron-core performance engineered for ultra-tight spaces. Three compact versions, TD36, TD55, and TD82, delivering outstanding peak forces up to 1611 N. Lightweight coils reduce magnet-plate length, while the hybrid cable simplifies…
Cleanliness is a mindset that can be trained
“Training suppliers’ staff regularly can ensure optimal production cleanliness.” Over five posts, our specialists discuss trends and developments for 2026. This week, Koen Mentink and Heleen Van der Sloot Floors from Hittech Bihca share their insights as a tier-1 supplier. Read more
If you are building a product that must run for years, connectivity choice and RF performance are usually the first risks
That is why the TOP-team works with Quectel, and why we focus on design-in support from requirements to validation. Read more [Picture source: TOP-electronics on linkedin.com]
Forexx sluit aan bij Brainport Partnerfonds
“De Brainportregio biedt een uniek ecosysteem van bedrijven, waaronder veel van onze klanten, die elkaar versterken. Op die plek is Forexx de ideale verbinder tussen technisch talent en de bedrijven. Wij willen graag helpen de uitdagingen in de Brainportregio mee op te lossen en op die manier ook onderdeel zijn van iets dat groter is dan onszelf. Om op deze…
De trends en ontwikkelingen voor 2026 in de kunststof verspaningsmarkt
De kunststof verspaningsmarkt blijft volop in beweging. Technologische innovaties, strengere eisen en veranderende klantvragen zorgen ervoor dat bedrijven zich continu moeten aanpassen. Waar de markt in voorgaande jaren vooral experimenteerde met nieuwe technologieën en werkwijzen, verschuift de focus nu naar structurele implementatie en schaalbaarheid. In deze analyse brengen we de belangrijkste trends en ontwikkelingen voor 2026…
Industry 4.0 vs Digital Transformation: How Japan Is Moving Beyond Efficiency
The digital transformation (DX) has become one of the central initiatives in Japan’s manufacturing sector, driven by a strategic framework set out by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). This push raises a broader question: What guidance could Japan’s DX strategy offer to European manufacturers facing similar pressures? Read more
Power is everywhere. From a tiny hearing aid battery to a 1U server PSU or an EV charger
The challenge is not only to deliver power, but to make it reliable, efficient and maintainable over the full product lifecycle. TOP-electronics connects proven power technologies on every level of designs. We support the development of power architectures, from board level to system level, with proven technologies and long-term partners. Read more…