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Emitech recognized as a Certification Body (CB) under the CB Scheme
Pascal Bonnenfant, head of Emitech Certification.
Since 2014, Emitech has had its own international certification service called Emitech Certification. It has now been recognized as an NCB (National Certification Body).
As an ISO 17065-accredited product certification body, Emitech Certification has initially become a Notified Body for CE marking. As such, it issues certificates of conformity under the RED 2014/53/EU directive for radio communication equipment, and the EMC 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility) directive. This involves assessing the conformity of a product for which there are not yet any harmonised standards, extending the validity of a test report to an entire range of products, validating the integration of subassemblies by partial tests or a voluntary approach by a manufacturer. Emitech Certification supports manufacturers who want to market their products internationally. It takes care of the technical and administrative formalities, arranges for local tests to be carried out if necessary to obtain approval, and chooses the most suitable procedure. The CB Scheme (CB Scheme) is thus the most efficient way to approach export markets in more than 50 countries throughout the world. Within the framework of the CB Scheme, Emitech's international certification service has just been recognised as an NC B (National Certification Body). It can now manage its network of CBTL s (Certification Body Testing Laboratories), and deliver, based on their reports, the CB certificates recognized in the member countries.
The CB scheme, a process of mutual recognition of test results between participating countries
The CB scheme is an international certification program for the exchange and acceptance of product test results from recognized participating laboratories, "CBTL s", and National Certification Bodies, "NC Bs" in more than 50 countries around the world. The goal of the CB Scheme is to constantly harmonize electrical product safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements at international level, while also taking national deviations into account.
Thanks to mutual recognition of CB certificates between countries, the tests performed are recognised in these member countries. This makes it easier to place products on the market abroad and opens the way for manufacturers to obtain certification marks (NF, etc.).
NCB recognition is a strategic step
Within this context, four of Emitech's laboratories have already been recognized for several years as CBTL s in the categories for medical, laboratory, multimedia and information processing equipment. A CBTL has to depend on a single NC B. Since April 2020, Emitech's certification service has been recognized as a National Certification Body under the NC B scheme. This means that this service can now issue CB certificates from its own CBTL laboratories.
Emitech supports its customers in a global approach to marketing their products abroad. As this process is fully controlled under the framework of the CB Scheme it is largely autonomous and its reactivity is augmented. This recognition is part of the strategy to internationalise Emitech's service offering, established when Emitech created its certification service.
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LEMO’S NEW HARPOON: PRESS-FIT CONTACTS FOR ELBOW AND STRAIGHT PCB SOCKETS
LEMO connector is well known for its Push-Pull connector. LEMO’s new harpoon earthing pins enable pre-installing easily various receptacles/ socket. The advantage of these new press-fit contacts is the gain of time while doing the pre-assembly, no need to place the washers and screw 4 times the M1.6 screws. Simply align the connector and push firmly. This pre-assembly will enable the assembly house or final customer to turn the PCB board upside down and run the parts through the reflow soldering oven. This solution is planned for elbow and straight PCB sockets of 0B & 1B series. The current design works specifically with 1.6mm thickness boards.
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Forerunner.
Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.
The Sensor People have been setting technological standards in industrial automation for more than 50 years. This is how we ensure the success of our customers in an industry that is ever evolving. We have been a forerunner from the start, and we are working on standardizing industrial communication. Among other things, we make sensors that are capable of transmitting data to control systems and the cloud via IO-Link and OPC-UA.
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THE SOURIAU 8STA SERIES, A BENCHMARK FOR HIGHPERFORMANCE CONNECTORS IN THE WORLD OF MOTORSPORT
Its compact size and low mass, coupled with its incredible robustness and resistance to shock and vibration have made SOURIAU's 8STA the connector of choice for racing teams at the highest level of the sport looking for the state-of-the-art to improve the electrical performance of their machines. These connectors are commonly used on steering boss systems, temperature and pressure sensors, data acquisition and electronic control systems and inside fuel tanks.
The BXT motors deliver considerably higher torques than those usual in this drive class.
Miniaturization: a design challenge
The 8STA series is a range of connectors derived from aerospace standards, where high-density, lightweight and reliable solutions must be able to withstand high levels of shock and vibration. For smaller spaces such as racing cars, the challenge was to miniaturize these connectors while maintaining the same electrical, mechanical and environmental p e r f o r m a n c e c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s . Manufacturing miniature connectors requires a high level of skill and expertise; processes must be very clearly defined and strictly controlled to maintain the precision necessary to repeatedly produce and deliver high quality products, especially when it comes to very small injection moulded plastic components.
Electrical performance characteristics such as signal transmission and insulation resistance are key aspects, as long-term reliability of data and power distribution can make the difference between a Did Not Finish (DNF) and winning the race. The choice of materials is also critical because each application may have different requirements such as resistance to fuel, lubricants or other fluids. Finally, the mechanical design means that the connectors must withstand more than 500 mating cycles and remain secure under high vibration. They must also be user-friendly for the technician who may have very limited time to couple and uncouple them during a pit stop.
New materials and designs
Racing teams are constantly looking for innovative designs that would give them a competitive edge. Weight distribution has a significant impact on how a car performs on the track: every gram saved on components where weight is not needed can be redistributed where it will bring performance improvements. disconnect version of the 8STA series,
For this reason, the trend in connector design is therefore towards increased miniaturisation and higher contact density.
A connector that meets all requirements
SOURIAU has developed a size 01-03 connector, less than 2 cm long and with three #26 contacts (0.5 mm diameter). This revolutionary development has taken miniaturization to a new level and is the basis for further improvements, meeting market requirements for size and weight reduction while maintaining high integrity of mechanical and electrical performance. With miniaturization, visual and mechanical protection to prevent mistakes in mating the wrong connectors together is also becoming increasingly important. This is why colour coding and mechanical coding options are a standard feature of the entire 8STA range.
SOURIAU has always worked closely with its customers and partners to promote
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both of which started as customer specific products and have now become standard components of racing car harnesses.
SOURIAU guarantees the availability of its products and the rapidity of its deliveries which, especially for highly competitive racing teams, are of paramount importance.
