Birmingham-based Brandauer (www.brandauer.co.uk), one of Europe’s largest independent stamping and presswork specialists, headed to Munich last week to exhibit at Productronica 2017.

The company showcased Elopin, a press-fit product that allows the solderless connection of terminal pins to a PCB. It recently completed a ‘first’ prototype project with a major international sensing company and is currently quoting for 10 new projects.

Rowan Crozier, Brandauer CEO, says that ‘needle eye’ technology lends itself to automation and will offer customers in the automotive sector greater efficiency and robustness in interconnects.

“Our special-products division can work with clients to meet their bespoke requirements, producing a prototype push-fit terminal in just 15 days.

At the show, the firm showcased its expertise in lamination and micro-stamping — two areas that offer massive growth potential due to their potential involvement in the electrification of vehicles, aerospace manufacturing and miniaturised components.