Cable Assembly vs. Wire Harness

Cable Assembly vs. Wire Harness

Cable assemblies and wiring harnesses are used in many situations where multiple wires or cables need to be run between different locations. While both cable assemblies and wire harnesses serve a similar purpose, there are distinct differences between these products. Here’s how to know whether you need a cable assembly or a wiring harness: It… Continue Reading

The Benefits of Flexible Circuits

Flexible circuits got their start around World War II as a replacement for wire harnesses. Basically, flexible circuits are an array of conductors bonded to a thin dielectric film. They’re used in all sorts of industries, including for automotive, medical, telecom and commercial purposes. What are some of the benefits of flexible circuitry? The Advantages… Continue Reading

What Are Circuit Boards Used For?

Northpoint Technologies is a company known for things like touch screens, silicone switches, flex circuits, and wiring harnesses. This is a long way from the electronics of old, when vacuum tubes were used and components had to be soldered together by hand to things like terminal strips and tube sockets. Technology itself has come a… Continue Reading

The Evolution of Touchscreens

Not too long ago, most pre-millennials would not have fathomed there could be a day where they would carry around the world around in their pocket and use a touch screen to hear and experience so many incredible people, places and things. Many people grew up with computer screens that were simply filled with green-colored… Continue Reading

The Benefits of Touch Screens

The Benefits of Touch Screens

Today touch screens are ubiquitous, but for many of us, they’re still a relatively new technological development. Some people may remember using touch screens in their infancy a couple of decades ago at places like Epcot Center in Disney World or at science museums. At the time, people were amazed you could touch a screen… Continue Reading