Why using multiple connections when you can get ALL IN ONE? For a program upgrade of an aircraft mobile beverage maker, together with our principal Cristek INTERCONNECTS LLC, we have worked closely with our customer on a design where we have combined multiple contact sizes within one MIL-STD-83513 Standard Micro-D-51-Way-Housing.By creating a customized insulator with mixed contact arrangement covering [...]
Air Force bids farewell to all Dutch F-16s After 45(!) years of use, the aircraft is taken away The Royal Netherlands Air Force will bid farewell to all Dutch F-16s from Volkel air base on Friday. After 45 years of use, the aircraft is taken away. At least six aircraft will make a final farewell tour over [...]
Cole and IPP IPP has been working with Cole Instrument Corp. for more than 15 years now. Cole is based in sunny California and, like IPP, has been around for more than 50 years. Their years of experience and specialization in the production of high-quality switches used in many different applications combined with our technical advice and assistance [...]
Cristek Twist Capsule Leveraging their high-density connector design, harness and flex assembly development, and precision machining expertise, Cristek's emerging product line is primed for significant future investment and growth. The twist capsule is an application specific design which combines structural components (stator and rotor) with a stable and firm interconnect construction throughout (connectors, cable, flex circuitry, etc.). [...]
Will the Elephant leave the room for AUKUS countries? Over the years, discussions on MIL-spec products manufactured in the US have been overshadowed by the elephant in the room: ITAR. While IPP's portfolio doesn't fall foul of ITAR, the possibility of our customers becoming entangled in its complex web has been a persistent concern. [...]
LEAN & MEAN But the customer is king! Lean manufacturing, Kanban, Supply chain management, Total Quality Management, Continuous improvement, Demand forecasting, Inventory management—these are all terms we've been inundated with in recent years, but they have often been reinvented and repackaged since the Industrial Revolution. The problem is universally recognizable: the customer waits [...]
Exhilarating field test of optical tracking system A truly electrifying experience! Recently, we joined our valued customer Chess Dynamics for an exhilarating field test of their optical tracking system, featuring IPP's P-102 laser rangefinder. Our European Service Center Manager Slawomir Porczyk and Dan Willis, Area Sales Manager, supported the test with great enthusiasm. The experience was [...]
May the best team win! Scoring Goals in Defence & Aerospace: lessons from EURO 2024 for high-performance global partnerships At IPP, we're eagerly anticipating the UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany, celebrating the 2 finalists: England & Spain! With colleagues spread across Europe (and Australia), we share the enthusiasm for football and its core values [...]
When it comes to aerospace innovation, there is no room for compromise Unparalleled quality, performance, and reliability At IPP, we are committed to providing high-quality components to the aerospace industry to ensure reliability, safety, and performance. Our standout partner Cole Instruments offers a range of rotary switches and encoders known for their exceptional quality and durability, [...]
Staying alert in the face of cyber threats At IPP, we are committed to ensuring the security of our customers' data. This week, we received news about a serious cyber incident affecting one of our long-standing business partners. Fortunately, IPP remained unaffected, but this event serves as a reminder of the importance of remaining alert [...]
