This year from March 4-8, San Antonio, Texas is going to be a popular destination for more than just the San Antonio Spurs or the Alamo. These dates are set aside for the premier global event for everything related to power electronics, APEC 2018. Held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, this 44,995 sq….
Manufacturing & Magnetics – An Important Industry Outlook
With 2017 officially closed, now is the time to look towards industry predictions in the new year. Industry Outlook Predictions Projections for 2018 show positive outlooks for three of the main industries MPS serves. The renewable energy sector, both globally and within the U.S., will always be at the forefront of debate and conversation. Renewables (in…
MPS’ “Best Of 2017” Mechanical Components Feature
As 2017 comes to a close, we’re highlighting some of our best products that we’ve shared with you over the past 12 months! These great features (& more!) will be available for your specifications come 2018 too… Don’t miss out! If you’re looking for a high-power inductor with a quick turnaround time for design approval,…
How to Tell if Your High Current Inductor is Really High Current
You’ve selected an inductor, but how can you tell if a high current inductor truly is high current? It’s crucial to confirm that the inductor you’re using matches the specifications you need and that they are capable of performing accurately. Certain manufacturers use data sheets to mention the saturation current on the inductor “can be…
Help the Manufacturing Industry Celebrate National Manufacturing Day!
As the first Friday in October, National Manufacturing Day 2017 will happen on October 6th. As a prominent electronics component manufacturer, MPS Industries is happy to spread the word about NMD. This year the event promises to be a day full of education and encouragement for all attendees. What MFG DAY Means for the Industry…
MPS Shows Sales Increase as 2016-2017 Fiscal Year Comes to an End
As we reach the end of the fiscal year, our MPS Industries team has exciting news of our sales increase over last year. Our success in magnetic components manufacturing is attributable to both customers and employees alike. A big “thank you” to all of those who have supported and contributed to MPS this past year….
Simplify Your Power Conversion Process this “National Simplify Your Life Week”
The first week of August is “National Simplify Your Life Week.” As industry leaders in magnetic component manufacturing, it is our team goal to provide our customers with nice, clean, and easy-to-mount packaging solutions. Customer feedback continually reassures us that our method works, keeping both your mechanical and electrical engineers in tip-top shape and spirits….
MPS Puts a Spotlight on Safety This June
MPS Industries, Inc. is happy to spread word of the annual National Safety Month this June. The initiative, run by the National Safety Council (NSC), is supported by thousands of businesses and organizations across the country. National Safety Month aims to promote workplace safety and reduce common risks of death and injury on the job,…
Sales Drives Engineering, Engineering Drives Sales
It’s one thing to be a generic electronic component manufacturer, churning out the same identical transformers, inductors, and magnetic components on a day-to-day basis. There’s certainly a market for that – plenty of applications use off-the-shelf parts. But for custom components, you need a manufacturer who can combine a task-oriented sales force and a smart,…
MPS Contributes to Clean Year Round
With Earth Day quickly approaching, our MPS Industries team is taking the time to assess how our magnetic components contribute to the global movement for clean, renewable energy sources. The annual day for celebrating green initiatives lands on April 22. Our Year’s Vision MPS Industries recently shared our expansion plan for 2017: extending our product…