MC Electronics, LLC Earns Prestigious Supplier Delivery Excellence Award From Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Security And Inspection Products Group.

Hollister, CA – January 30, 2013 – MC Electronics, LLC today announced that it was honored with Varian Security
and Inspection Products Groups 2012 Delivery Excellence Award. The award was presented to MC Electronics in
recognition and appreciation of outstanding delivery performance.

“MC Electronics demonstration of on time delivery excellence and responsiveness resulted in enabling Varian SIP to
more effectively manage material flow, optimizing inventory levels, production capacity, and manufacturing
excellence,” said Marc Stevenson, Production Manager for Varian SIP. Mr. Stevenson further noted that MC Electronics had a “perfect delivery score through FY’12.”

“The entire MC Electronics Team is deeply honored to be recognized by Varian SIP,” said Angie Trujillo, Vice
President of MC Electronics. “We have won numerous awards for Quality, Service and Delivery with Varian in the
past. It is always an honor to be recognized amongst our peers as a Top Strategic Supplier for Varian. I would like to
thank our Production and Program Management Teams at MC Electronics and all of Varian Medical Systems for this award which would not have been possible without their continued support of our performance initiatives.”

The award was presented at Varian SIP’s annual supplier summit in Las Vegas, Nevada earlier this month.

About MC Electronics, LLC

Founded in 1982, MC Electronics, LLC is a leader in Electronics Manufacturing Services and Solutions. Servicing our customers worldwide from our Northern California and Juarez Mexico manufacturing and warehousing facilities, MC Electronics provides full integration of electronic products ranging from wiring harnesses/cable assemblies to turnkey system assembly/sub-assembly. From prototype design/support to product production release, our team of manufacturing experts strive to enhance our customers’ success and surpass their expectations every time.

For additional information, please contact:

Marco A. Benazzo – Director, Sales and Business Development – 831.637.1651 ext. 136 – marco.benazzo@mcelectronics.com

SOURCE MC Electronics, LLC

These boxes can be used to control all sorts of systems. Whether you’re developing an elaborate machining process, designing components for a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment, or simply brainstorming engineering possibilities, these assemblies can be quite useful.

Tips for “best practices” for engineering electro-mechanical assemblies

1. Understand the purpose of the device early in the process.

What is the ultimate function of the larger system, in which the assembly will be embedded or will otherwise support? When crafting/augmenting a complex and sensitive assembly process, you and your engineering team — and any other companies who work with you — must be “singing from the same hymnal” so to speak.

2. Plan and control, plan and control, plan and control.

Engineering is by its very nature an iterative process. That is, the best solutions are often found by trial and error. But a scattershot approach is inefficient, and a lack of planning can throw your project way off schedule. You and your engineering team and other support players must do the equivalent of “walk and chew gum at the same time.” You must plan thoroughly: model, use GANTT charts and other planning tools, etc. But you ALSO should be open to innovation and adaptation within the parameters of the project. The best electro-mechanical assembly engineering, in other words, is both an art and a science.

3. Working with a tested team can make a world of difference for your project.

 Whether you’re designing an ultrasensitive new assembly line process, or you and your engineering team are just starting the research and development phase, the team here at MC Electronics can help you. Learn more about our powerful processes, credentials, and capabilities at www.mcelectronics.com.

Manufacturing customized cable harnesses requires following a detailed, highly organized set of processes. Whether you are a contractor who needs specialized cable assemblies to help you wire up a new building, or a construction engineer looking to build a “better mousetrap” that’s less vulnerable to moisture, vibrations, and other factors, the team here at MC Electronics can deliver.

While loose cables and wires can work in certain industrial contexts, there are some extremely powerful advantages to using cable assemblies. These advantages hold whether you’re wiring a new building or building a complex machining process to optimize your factory.  Here are three advantages:

• First of all, complex machining systems often contain massive amounts of wires that, if spread out, could stretch practically across all of California. You need some way to contain the chaos — not just to make it easier for your engineers, but also to speed up installation time and optimize your space.
• Secondly, harnesses can be bound together and contained in flame retardant sleeves, so you can reduce the potential for shorts and electrical fires.
• Once cables are fixed in place, you can eliminate/reduce nuisances like excessive vibration.

All that said, automating cable harness production can be a difficult task, given the highly nuanced specifications needed. Fortunately, our team has the quality control manuals, procedures and total quality management methods necessary to complete mission critical jobs precisely according to spec and budget.

We are certified as compliant with ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2008 standards, so you’re guaranteed consistency and quality. Find out more about how we can meet your cable harness needs by visiting us at www.mcelectronics.com, or give us a call to discuss your project at 831-637-1651.

Also read: Cable Harness Assembly Disasters: 3 Things That Could Go Wrong

3 Things That Could Go Wrong

Perhaps you mass-produce cable harness assemblies for medical applications or aerospace. Or maybe you need a solid harness assemble to deliver agricultural services. In any case, you rely on good systems and processes to deliver results. If small things go wrong with your cable harness assembly process, your inventory flow may be massive disrupted. This in turn can lead to quality problems and schedule backlogs.

Here are 3 issues that can happen during the journey from “dock to stock.”

1. Contamination.

To make advanced, delicate, and sophisticated assemblies, you need to protect materials from contaminants, such as dirt, dust, pollen, etc. Contaminants weaken structures, abrade sensitive surfaces, and may lead to other structural deficiencies. 

2. Innovation delays.

If you are in a business where you constantly need to innovate and change the “recipe” for your cable harness assembly, you need a manufacturing process capable of handling your needs. For instance, your engineers might devise a structural change to a cable harness that you need to implement right away to fulfill a client’s special request. Or you might want to build a harness assembly to operate in extra-normal temperature or pressure conditions. The longer it takes to install the manufacturing changes, the more money you are potentially leaving on the table.

3. Lack of consistency.

To succeed in business, you must replicate your successes and feel comfortable experimenting…with engineering solutions. 

Ideally, your cable harness manufacturing partner should have ISO 9000:2001 certification, practice total quality management, and document mission-critical procedures and systems. You need this redundancy and care because, if you don’t have it, you are cannot effectively replicate your results. If you lack a methodical, automated, crystal-clear map of the manufacturing process, it’s going to be very difficult for you to identify hidden constraints and bottlenecks in your model.

Avoid these three red flags by trusting the team at MC Electronics with your cable harness assembly needs.

Our staff has over a century of combined assembly experience. For over three decades, we’ve manufactured superior products and delivered excellent services. We focus on meeting quick turnarounds, storing KanBan items for shipping overnight, implementing total quality management and in-house training, documenting our QC manuals and procedures, and providing excellent customer service.

Find out more about how we can help you with your electro-mechanical, harness, and co-axial assembly needs at www.mcelectronics.com, or call us to discuss your project at ph: 831-637-1651.

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