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MCD Elektronik wishes a Merry Christmas
Know-how, creativity and passion are the ingredients for MCD's Measurement Systems as well as the 'Christmas Test System' made of gingerbread! At this point, a huge thank you for the strong cooperation and the trust in MCD, which made a lot of incredible projects possible in 2016. With this in mind, the whole MCD Team wishes a...read more
MCD trainees take part in INNOTEC Azubi-Cup 2016
Two trainees of MCD Elektronik, Luisa Haug and Jonas Pfrommer, take part in the INNOTEC Azubi-Cup of the Steinbeis-Transferzentrum Unternehmensentwicklung. In this business game which is carried out in cooperation with the Hochschule Pforzheim, MCD's trainees have to take over the CEO's role of a distribution company for...read more
Digital advent calendar starts tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, MCD Elektronik will be offering a digital advent calendar for 2016. Every day until christmas there will be little presents or digital surprises behind the doors of the advent calendar for MCD's facebook fans. The digital advent calendar is accessible here on the website, as well as on the company account in...read more
Electronica Trade Fair 2016 Review
The No. 1 leading electronics industry get together was held in Munich last week, the Electronica 2016. Of course the measurement technology specialist from Birkenfeld was present as an exhibitor to show the latest innovations of components, measurement systems and applications of electronics. According to the slogan...read more
New Corporate Video presented
MCD Elektronik is very proud to present a new corporate video just in time for the Electronica 2016. Under the slogan "Sharp senses for perfection" the company from Birkenfeld constitutes, how to explore MCDs fields of activity with all senses and how their test systems use these human senses for test procedures....read more
Electronica 2016 - MCD is prepared!
After weeks of particular planning and preparation the electronica 2016 finally starts. The world's leading trade fair for electronic components, systems and applications is located at the area of Neue Messe Munich. The whole trade fair team is looking forward to interesting visitors to present the latest news and...read more
Extensive interview conducted for the journal ATZ
Last Friday MCD Elektronik had the great honor to welcome Mr. Markus Schöttle, vice editor of the journal ATZ (Springer Verlag).In an extensive and informative company tour with CEO Bruno Hörter and MCD Marketing Manager Verena Hörter latest test techniques were demonstrated in a live performance by employee Julio...read more
Aniversaries and new additions to MCD
A lot of movement took place at MCD at the beginning of September: First off, we would like to congratulate Ms. Laura Kuhn and Mrs. Manuela Müller on their anniversaries at MCD. Ten years ago they both began their successful training as "wholesale and foreign trader with the additional qualification in international...read more
Paddle Switch Tester leaves Birkenfeld
This automatic test station with integrated transport system was developed for a customer from the automotive sector. Electronic hand levers placed at the steering wheels of automobiles, so called paddle switches, are tested with this rotary table. The test process of this system includes not only the electronically supported...read more
Triple reinforcement for MCD Elektronik
There is no sign of the infamous summer depression here at MCD because August is starting out with "Triple Manpower".Once again, the whole team looks forward to welcome two, already known faces: Reinhold Szegedi (right side) and Steven Schuss (middle). Mr. Szegedi had already worked for MCD Elektronik from 1997 - 1999...read more
Successful Summer Party
After MCD Elektronik was already surprised by sudden snowfall in April, it was time to take control and celebrate an 'Oktoberfest in Summer'. So it happened that many MCD employees and their families hit the road to the 'Heuchelberger Warte' (Location near Heilbronn) in Bavarian costumes and good moods. As compensation for a...read more
MCD is pleased with successful ISO-recertification
MCD Elektronik has conducted consistent quality management for years. To improve the high standard of quality and meet the demands of customers MCD Elektronik performs a certification of all operational procedures for the quality management systems according to ISO 9001:2008. Therefore, in the last week it was all about the...read more
New Non-Signaling test system tests up to 4 PCBs
Single PCBs used in infotainment systems are tested with these three fixtures and the relating double racks from MCD Elektronik. The functional tester, developed for an automotive supplier, combines various connection tests of the PCBs. These include voltage, current and frequency measurements, as well as the testing of USB...read more
PCB test system for dentistry devices developed
Designed for the testing of PCBs which are used in LED curing lights from dental technology, this fixture with a mobile ULC rack was developed. Up to four PCBs can be simultaneously inserted in this fixture which allows a short handling period. Three of the four PCBs are automatically tested for their current and voltage...read more
The Secret to Perfect Coffee
At the trade fair Productronica 2015 MCD Elektronik developed a special concept to display the wide range and the precision of their measurement systems. It was the aim to offer an excellent coffee to the fair visitors, as well as to inform about the test systems. Therefore, these systems where integrated into the coffee test...read more
Further Participation in Hightech Event
The transport boxes are packed, the exhibition pieces are approved and the presentation has been tested several times: MCD Elektronik's team is ready for the 22nd "Hightech at the Olympic Tower" in Munich. Besides the 30 participating companies, Business Development Manager Labib Feidy and Software Engineer Marcel...read more
Test and repair fixtures for board testing delivered
In order to test mainboard PCBs, three FCT fixtures with an associated repair fixture were developed and delivered. With these fixtures customers from the automotive sector have the possibility to test and indentify potential errors on the PCBs directly. While the FCT fixtures are testing the electrical connections, the...read more
Review NEPCON Trade Fair 2016
From the 26th to the 28th of April one of the largest and leading electronic trade fairs in the Asian market took place at the NEPCON China 2016 at the Shanghai Expo Exhibition Convention Center. Among with other well-known manufactures from the measurement and electronics industry, MCD Elektronik represented itself again with...read more
Welcome to MCD Elektronik
We warmly welcome two new team members, Mr. Marcel Weidlich and Mr. Heinrich Bayer. Mr. Weidlich will amplify the application sector as a trained information electronics technician. The development department received energetic support with Mr. Bayer who is a software engineer. We wish both a good start and a successful...read more
Copy and verification station for HDD hard disks delivered
For the duplication and verification of HDD hard disks this station has been produced and delivered for a well-known automotive supplier. Already a few years ago MCD developed such stations into a standard structure, which goes into the second edition with this delivery. Instead of drawers, so-called desktop stations are now...read more
Rush of visitors at NEPCON China
To visit and actively shape of one of the largest and leading electronic trade fairs in Asia is always a new challenge and a great pleasure for MCD Elektronik. On Day 1 and 2 of NEPCON 2016 we were already able to welcome many interested visitors to our booth C1O1 in Hall 1 of the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Center. Half...read more
Business Development Team visits China
MCD's Business Development Team has just arrived in Shanghai to attend NEPCON China 2016. Together with our Chinese colleague Long Wen, MCD will be representing for the third time. The NEPCON China is one of the largest and leading electronic trade fairs in the Asian market.The preparation for this important exhibition has been...read more
Automatic conveyor belt with testing cell
To ensure the complete and correct mounting of dispatch boxes for automotive mirror-casings, this fully automatic conveyor belt system was developed. This optical test system consists of a seven meter long conveyor belt, two lifting tables and a testing cell with triangulation sensors and clamping cylinders. The testing...read more
Functional Test System for domestic water pumps
A new programming and testing device was developed and successfully delievered in shape of a functional tester (FCT) for a well-known, German manufacturer of innovative water and heating pumps. This customer provides domestic water pumps, which are able to detect, via a sensor at the forward pipe, when hot water is requested...read more
Presence on the Asian Market
This year MCD Elektronik presents itself at the NEPCON fair in China for the third time. Business Development Manager Labib Feidy and his chinese colleages Heng He and Long Wen will represent MCD from 26. - 28.04.2016 in Shanghai. Preparations are already in full blast. All exhibits are now packed and on their way to China....read more
A newborn at MCD
We sincerely congratulate our colleague Frank Schumacher and his wife Corinna for the birth of their littel daughter Ela Rosalie (7lb 12,5oz). She was born on the 22-03-2016 at 0:49am. The entire MCD team wishes Ela Rosalie and her parents all the best of health and happiness for the future. read more
Career guidance with MCD Elektronik
We welcome our intern Ms. Pauline Blazek and look forward to supporting her in her career guidance. During Ms. Blazek's one-week internship she will get to know the entire MCD management area. Earlier this week, she was able to get first impressions and experiences in procurement, stock receipt and the MCD reception. More...read more
