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SmartHeat Vs Arrows
Traditional etched-foil heaters require sensors to ensure the heater reaches its setpoint, and require a controller to manage the heater and maintain a fixed wattage. SmartHeat allows customers to skip this hardware because the patented polymer-based heater’s resistance is dynamic and increases with the temperature of the heater, automatically throttling power as it approaches the setpoint.
Engineer’s Corner Podcast #3: Common Pitfalls in Flex Circuit Design
Minco has been building flex circuits for our customers for decades and we’ve encountered countless challenges along the way. We see some of these pitfalls during the design process, others involve problems with documentation, and still others are mechanical issues with the design.
Common Pitfalls When Specifying Flex Circuits
Minco has been building flex circuits for our customers for decades and we’ve encountered countless challenges along the way. Some of these pitfalls are encountered during the design process, others involve problems with documentation, and still others are mechanical issues with the design.
Introducing Minco’s 2019 Interns
One of the tasks that Minco Marketing intern Katya Kaslow was given was to produce a video starring the company’s 2019 interns.
Minco Releases its 2019 HVAC Design Guide
If you need a sensor, you need to download Minco’s HVAC Design Guide, newly released for 2019. It’s the ultimate resource for selecting and accessorizing the perfect sensor for your HVAC application.
Engineer’s Week at Minco Products
Minco is an engineering firm first and foremost, and in fact our Engineering department consists of about one-sixth of our 650 employees. Because of this, we always take time to observe National Engineer’s Week (NEW), which falls on February 18-22 in 2019.
Protecting Lead Wires Against Physical and Electrical Threats
Sensor leads often live in pretty tough neighborhoods. Physically, they may have to negotiate tight corners, sharp edges, vibration, and impacts of various sorts. Electrically, they may be surrounded by all sorts of components and wiring operating at significantly higher voltages than the sensors.
Minco Helps Customers Lead and Thrive in Competitive Markets
In today’s competitive markets, manufacturers are always looking for ways to cut costs, slash time to market, and improve product performance. But while component buyers are price sensitive, they also look at measures like total cost of ownership, reliability, performance, and customization.
Engineer’s Corner Podcast #1: SmartHeat SLT™ Heaters
The marketing team at Minco is excited to share our latest project: The Engineer’s Corner podcast. We sat down with five experts to discuss one of our most fascinating products: SmartHeat SLT™ self-limiting heaters.
Integrated Solutions Make Flex Circuits Even Better
During Minco’s 62 years of operation, we have come to master a diverse — but related — set of competencies. Our Temperature Sensing and Control Solutions team makes sensors and transmitters. Our Thermal Solutions group builds heaters, and Flex makes circuits.
SmartHeat Vs Arrows
Traditional etched-foil heaters require sensors to ensure the heater reaches its setpoint, and require a controller to manage the heater and maintain a fixed wattage. SmartHeat allows customers to skip this hardware because the patented polymer-based heater’s resistance is dynamic and increases with the temperature of the heater, automatically throttling power as it approaches the setpoint.
Engineer’s Corner Podcast #3: Common Pitfalls in Flex Circuit Design
Minco has been building flex circuits for our customers for decades and we’ve encountered countless challenges along the way. We see some of these pitfalls during the design process, others involve problems with documentation, and still others are mechanical issues with the design.
Common Pitfalls When Specifying Flex Circuits
Minco has been building flex circuits for our customers for decades and we’ve encountered countless challenges along the way. Some of these pitfalls are encountered during the design process, others involve problems with documentation, and still others are mechanical issues with the design.
Introducing Minco’s 2019 Interns
One of the tasks that Minco Marketing intern Katya Kaslow was given was to produce a video starring the company’s 2019 interns.
Minco Releases its 2019 HVAC Design Guide
If you need a sensor, you need to download Minco’s HVAC Design Guide, newly released for 2019. It’s the ultimate resource for selecting and accessorizing the perfect sensor for your HVAC application.
Engineer’s Week at Minco Products
Minco is an engineering firm first and foremost, and in fact our Engineering department consists of about one-sixth of our 650 employees. Because of this, we always take time to observe National Engineer’s Week (NEW), which falls on February 18-22 in 2019.
Protecting Lead Wires Against Physical and Electrical Threats
Sensor leads often live in pretty tough neighborhoods. Physically, they may have to negotiate tight corners, sharp edges, vibration, and impacts of various sorts. Electrically, they may be surrounded by all sorts of components and wiring operating at significantly higher voltages than the sensors.
Minco Helps Customers Lead and Thrive in Competitive Markets
In today’s competitive markets, manufacturers are always looking for ways to cut costs, slash time to market, and improve product performance. But while component buyers are price sensitive, they also look at measures like total cost of ownership, reliability, performance, and customization.
Engineer’s Corner Podcast #1: SmartHeat SLT™ Heaters
The marketing team at Minco is excited to share our latest project: The Engineer’s Corner podcast. We sat down with five experts to discuss one of our most fascinating products: SmartHeat SLT™ self-limiting heaters.
Integrated Solutions Make Flex Circuits Even Better
During Minco’s 62 years of operation, we have come to master a diverse — but related — set of competencies. Our Temperature Sensing and Control Solutions team makes sensors and transmitters. Our Thermal Solutions group builds heaters, and Flex makes circuits.
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Watch Minco’s New Video FAQ
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Stator Temperature Sensors with wide Hazardous Area Certifications
Minco’s S1 stator temperature sensors have broken barriers with their wide range of hazardous area certifications.
Introducing Minco’s New X-Ray Drill
Minco’s recent acquisition of a new x-ray drill improves our ability to create smaller feature sizes while demonstrating our commitment to expanding our multi-layer flex and rigid-flex capabilities.
Standard or Custom Temperature Sensors: Which are Best?
As with most difficult questions, it depends. Fortunately, Minco has you covered in either case with a wide range of sensor options including RTDs, thermocouples, thermistors, and digital IC sensors.
Monitor Temperature in Ultra-Low Freezer Applications
Temperature measurement in applications as low as -120°F presents challenges on multiple fronts. With Minco’s extensive experience using our wire-wound platinum RTD (resistance temperature detector) technology, paired with 4-20mA transmitters for simple and reliable signal transmittal, the following challenges of low temperature measurement can be overcome.
Improving Downstream Supply Chain Flexibility
When used in hazardous locations, equipment must incorporate certified temperature sensors which are tested and approved to operate safely within, and not introduce an ignition source into, hazardous environments. The challenge in specifying certified sensors is the wide range of certifications needed for different world areas.
World of Wheels: Social Distanced Fun at Minco Products
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Minco still finds a way to put on fun events for its employees. On September 24th Minco’s “party squad” put on the event titled “World of Wheels, which allows employees to bring in and display any sort of machine as long as it is on wheels.
Russian Certification Requirements for Temperature Sensors
Certification requirements for Russia can be confusing to the uninitiated. Fortunately, Minco has the necessary experience and certifications to understand and provide TR CU certification (EAC mark), Metrology (= Pattern Approval) certification, Technical Passports and Poverka part verification certificates.
Minco’s Bolt-On Sensors Offer Expanded Options
Bolt-on temperature sensors are designed for easy installation in industrial and commercial environments. The sensors can be mounted on machines, against process pipes, or embedded directly into a machined part.
Minco’s 2020 Intern Video
This year, Minco decided to not only continue our internship program, but expand it as well. Every intern has a pivotal part in their department, having a hands-on experience that helps our business processes.
Engineer’s Corner Podcast #6: Integrated Solutions
Minco Products consists of three product groups demanding separate areas of expertise and differently equipped factories. However, when we have an opportunity to create solutions that combine heaters, sensors, and flex circuits, we’re able to help our customers simplify assembly and speed time to market.
Interact with Minco at the Virtual PCB West Exhibition
Like other trade shows in the time of COVID-19, the PCB West exhibition will be different this year. We’ll be gathering virtually September 9-10 to showcase our latest flex circuit capabilities and technology advancements.
