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PRECI-DIP DURTAL SA · CH-2800 DELEMONTWWW.PRECIDIP.COMInnovation: another word for normalityGood growth thanks to new productsAs expected, 2004 brought back goodgrowth with an increase of almost 16% insales in comparison with 2003. The changewas most welcome after an unusually longperiod of slow economy.The increase is due to our product rangesfor the telecommunications market withan important share of customised productsand to the new MIL-C-39029 contact line fordefence and aircraft connectors. In contrast,the overall demand for IC-socket contacts,as well as for the finished socket and stripproduct lines was slightly decreasing.It’s easy to draw a lesson from this situation.In the world of technology things move fastand innovation is just another word for normality.In this spirit, ISO14001 certificationhas been obtained in March last year andright now we are about to launch the productionof the first lines of lead free products.Needless to say that our productioncapacity for MIL contacts is presently beingincreased, in order to respond to the growingdemand and, simultaneously, to becomemore competitive.Technology, however, is only one facet ofthe situation. Markets are extensively influencedby political and social factors. In addition,natural or man-made disasters or epidemiescan have a strong impact on economy.Moreover, in Europe, with ten new membersand an important potential for migration ofworkforce or even production units, thereare many unanswered questions.Even though the capital markets havemoney to invest, the interest rates are lowand the stock exchange tends upward –economy seems to hesitate. Leading industrialcountries have found back to growthand one should think that all the lights aregreen for a general upswing. On the otherhand, there are enough unsolved problemsin the globalised environment to leave roomfor a considerable amount of incertitude...When I said that innovation ist just anotherword for normality, I should have added thatthe same goes for incertitude. But, after all,we have to, and we can, live with it. The bestway to move forward in spite of all obstaclesis to rely on safe values: flexibility, fastresponse, quality, competitivity... The goal,in one word is and stays: customer satisfaction.Under all circumstances.Sincerely,Pierre Lehmann, CEONB: After 16 years of successful activity,Jean-Paul Donzé has resigned from hisposition as Director of Sales and Marketing.He has decided to leave the world of connectorbusiness to go on early retirement andto spend his time on personal projects. I’dlike to express my gratitude to Jean-Pauland whish him all the best and satisfactionwith his new life.I also welcome Alain Bourderau, 34, whohas already taken over. More details maybe found on page 6.info and products online : www.precidip.comCONNECT US !Preci-Dip Durtal SARue Saint-Maurice 34, P.O.Box 341CH-2800 Delémont / SwitzerlandPhone: +41 (0)32 421 04 00Fax: +41 (0)32 421 04 01E-mail: sales@precidip.comSwiss Connect is a free newsletter published by Preci-Dip Durtal SA and is available on paper andPDF file. For detailed product information please contact your Preci-Dip dealer (see address on bottomof page 8) or call Preci-Dip Durtal International Division at CH-2800 Delémont (Switzerland).2

PRECI-DIP DURTAL SA · CH-2800 DELEMONTWWW.PRECIDIP.COMPrinted documentsIndispensable tools for engineering, purchasing and salesInternet is an extremely valuable source ofinformation. One might think that postingsomething on the Internet would makehardcopys unnecessary. However, experienceshows that this is not the case. Thereare many practical reasons to this.We invest a considerable amount of time andmoney in our printed documentation. Onceat hand, the user is freed fom the necessityto spend time and money by making printoutsfrom the Web. Printed documents alsoare valuable tools for the engineering, purchasingand sales divisions and allow a betterquality presentation. See below the listof the documents presently available with asummary of the corresponding topics:Company brochure (language: English)Description of production unitMachinery and production capacityServices offeredShort description of our product linesSpring-loaded contacts and connectors(shortform, languages: English, German,French, Japanese)- Technology information- Technical Data of existing spring-loadedcontacts- Examples of practical applications- Customised productsContacts to MIL-C-39029, QPL (shortform,language: English)- Description of reversed-clip technology- Technical data with indication of MILcolour codePress-fit technology (shortform, language:English)- Description of compliant pin technology- Technical data and PCB requirementsPlease do not hesitate to ask for your freeprinted copy of any or all of the abovedocuments by means of the convenientorder form attached to this issue ofSwissconnect. (PDF downloads are availableon the Web: www.precidip.com).Interconnect components (170-page maincatalogue, language: English)Our new catalogue reflects our philosophyto distinguish three main groups of products,namely: Standard products, contacts,customised products. Also, we stay consistentin the basic layout and the overallstructure of the document in order to facilitatethe use of any new issue.Many convenient features of the InterconnectComponents catalogue make yourproduct search quick and easy:Index register:Our main catalogue has registers for six productcategories: 1. Spring-loaded connectors /2. PCB Connectors / 3. DIL Sockets / 4. PGA,BGA, PLCC Sockets / 5. Contacts (screwmachinedprecision contacts, spring-loadedcontacts, MIL contacts) / 6. Custom Designconnectors.Quick selector Chart / Front page of a categoryWhen opening a category, the quick selectorchart on the left hand page will lead youdirectly to the product page by means ofeasy-to-identify icons, and a few selectedproduct data. The right hand page is theactual front page and provides you withtechnical data and information valid for allthe products of this category.Product pageProduct pages have a similar layout, so thatyou may always find the same type of informationat the same place:Product series number(s)Product designationTechnical dataHigh quality illustrationOrdering information(platings, productidentification)Lead to matinginterconnectionproducts"New" icon helpsto locate newproducts quickly"Tape & Reel“ iconfor availability withT&R packagingDimensionaldrawingOrderingpart numberProductdescription3

PRECI-DIP DURTAL SA · CH-2800 DELEMONTWWW.PRECIDIP.COMAwards by Bishop, Nokia, AMCTop performance confirmed by three new awards dedicated to Preci-DipBishop: Preci-Dip ranks first in quality,second overall among 40 manufacturersBishop & Associates annually conduct surveysto detect the performance of the 40most important European connector manufacturers.The Bishop 2004 European surveywas based on a questionnaire with 16 itemssent to engineers and purchasing managersthroughout Europe.In addition to the usual quality/price/deliverytime issues, the questionnaire also dealswith subjects relating to technical expertise,turnaround for new designs, customer service,etc.Preci-Dip used to be ranked among the TopTen already in 2002 and 2003 and we areparticularly proud of being No. 1 in qualityand 2 overall in the 2004 survey.Nokia: Preci-Dip ranks first in December2004 Score Card:The Score Card of major mobile phone manufacturersplaces Preci-Dip first in qualityand service, second in price and technologyand first overall among 9 suppliers ofspring-loaded contacts. The former ranks– 5th in November 2002, 3rd in June 2003,2nd in December 2003 – clearly illlustratePreci-Dip’s continuous improvement.AMC Centurion: Excellent Supplier AwardOn Monday, 5th July 2004, the 2003 ExcellentSupplier Award was handed over in Beijingto Alain Bourderau of Preci-Dip DurtalSA by Peter Sahlén of AMC CENTURIONCO.LTD., world leader in antenna modulesand supplier of major mobile phone manufacturers.Preci-Dip was awarded for "...its strong commitmentin business development, quickFrom left to right: Christian Olsson, SourcingManager and Peter Sahlén, General Managerof AMC CENTURION China, at the occasionof presenting the Award to Alain Bourderau,Key Account Manager of PRECI-DIP.response and feedback, continuous support,very good involvement from management,excellent quality and service. Regularbusiness and project meetings and technicalseminars as well as new technological solutionsare seen as the backbone of this fruitfulbusiness relationship".New appointment at the Sales and Marketing, Logistics DivisionMr. Alain Bourderau replaces Mr. Jean-Paul DonzéEffective from February, 1st 2005, Mr. AlainBourderau is taking over the responsibilityof the Sales and Marketing, Logistics Division.He replaces Mr. Jean-Paul Donzé whoresigned from this position after 16 years ofsuccessful activities.Mr. Alain Bourderau has been workingfor Preci-Dip Durtal SA as a Key AccountManager for three years. Previously, hewas working as a Communication & MarketResearch Coordinator at Seiko EpsonHeadquarter in Japan for almost four years.He holds two Masters’ degrees in BusinessAdministration (MBA) and Engineering(Dipl.-Ing., MSc.) and a Bachelor of Sciencein Mathematics and Physics. French,he can speak English, German and a littlebit of Japanese.The vision of Mr. Alain Bourderau for thefuture remains in the continuity of the longhistory of Preci-Dip Durtal SA. "I feel confidentthat Preci-Dip will keep up with thepace of the continuous changing markettrends and needs and will remain at the topof performance for the benefice of our customers".6

PRECI-DIP DURTAL SA · CH-2800 DELEMONTWWW.PRECIDIP.COMNew designs for improved performanceCustomised products can be the right answer to design problemsUltra-low spring-loaded connectorThis customised 3-way connector wasdesigned in view of obtaining a minimumspace requirement in height. It is equippedwith ultra low spring-loaded contacts of 2.70and 2.55 mm height which is the lowest profileever made by Preci-Dip.In order to assure reliability and electricalperformance, center position and guidinglength have been optimised. Also, the insideof the barrel and piston as well as the helicalspring – in order to back up the electricalcircuit – are gold plated.The connector comes with SMD terminations,an insulator body made of PCT is suppliedwith Tape & Reel packaging.Reduced cost with image sensor socketsThese sockets are designed to protect valuableimage sensors during PCB assemblyand processing. They are available for standardfootprints or custom configurations ina great variety of applications in the field ofelectronic imaging.Screw machined contacts with multi-fingercontact clips guarantee reliable qualityconnections. Through-hole or SMD terminations,as well as carrier-type disposableinsulators are available.The image sensors are inserted after the solderingprocess, which eliminates the dangerof damage by heat or flux contamination andthe need for glass cleaning operations.Customised display socketsIn addition to the products of the standardseries 110-.., 116-... and 299-..., we offercustomised sockets for LED displays. Thesesockets can be designed to accept either singlecharacter or multi-character alphanumericdisplays.Depending on the application, socket heightcan vary between 2.5 and 40 mm. Stabilisingpegs will keep the component in uprightposition during soldering. Terminations canbe through-hole or SMD.Display sockets are used in applications suchas household applicances, POS terminals,beverage, food or ticket vending machines,control panels for automated industrialequipment, measuring equipment, etc.Ultra low profile 3-way connector withspring-loaded contacts and SMD terminations,T&R packaging.Image sensor sockets with screw machinedprecision contacts reduce cost, avoid sensorcleaning operation.Sockets for LED displays are customised tocomply with specific design requirements.YOU WANT PRECISE CONNECTION SOLUTION ...CONNECT US !For additional information and documentation, contact your local Preci-Dip partner:8