INDUSTRIES
Consumer Electronics
Thinner. Lighter. Stronger.
The complexity and reduced size of consumer electronics grows daily. Whether it’s standard micro fasteners or custom parts, PEM® fastening solutions are design-engineered to play a critical role with reliable and consistent product performance.
Discover PEM® Fastening Solutions for Consumer Electronics
Laptops
Keyboard Attach, Component Attach, Speaker Trackpad, Fan PCB mounting, Machined Boss Replacement, Weld Fastener Replacement, Screw Replacement
Wearables/Smart Phones & Tablets/Gaming & VR
Component Attach, PCB Attach, Weld Fastener Replacement, Screw Replacement
IOT
Component Attach, PCB mounting, Weld Fastener Replacement, Screw Replacement
consumer electronics
By the Numbers
9%
Global CE fastener market growth
Global CE fastener market is expected to grow at a 9% CAGR over the next 5 years.
7%
Global consumer electronics market growth
Global consumer electronics market is expected to grow at a 7% CAGR over the next 4 years.
20,000
Unique PEM® part numbers
Nearly 20,000 unique PEM part numbers produced annually.
Discover the Difference with PEM® and microPEM® Fasteners
PEM® and microPEM® fastening solutions for consumer electronics is a winning combination that delivers better performance and a competitive advantage. You’ll find our products everywhere – from laptops and virtual reality to mobile phones and wearables.
One Single Part Number, Anywhere in the World
Micro-Size Parts Available Off the Shelf
PEMedge® Value Add Services
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Related Solutions
The Power to Connect
See how PEM® delivers engineering innovation with global services and capabilities that expand beyond the consumer electronics market.
PEM® Tack Fasteners
Meet the Tack family of fasteners, only from PEM®. Designed for thinner applications and a sleek cosmetic profile, Tack fastening solutions are a smarter, lighter, stronger alternative to traditional screws.
TackSert® Broaching Fasteners
Suitable for installation into plastics, metal castings, and other brittle materials. Ideal for use in circuit boards.
TackPin® Self-Clinching Fasteners
For high strength sheet-to-sheet attachment that reduces assembly costs.
FlexTack™ Fasteners
Belleville washer shaped head draws panels together to adapt to panel tolerance variations. Attaches top sheets as thin as 0.1 mm / .004”.
TackScrew® Fasteners
Alternative to micro screws, eliminating many of the costs associated with threaded hardware.
Datacom and Telecom
PEM® is always finding ways to push innovation for customers in the datacom and telecom space. Meeting changing industry demands – and the need to do more with less – is possible with PEM®’s engineering expertise and ability to be a collaborative solutions partner.
Think Inside The Box®
- Fit more technology in a smaller space
- Get the right solution in less time
- Gain greater cost savings through efficiency
consumer electronics
Case Study
micropem® fasteners
175 PEM® Parts Help Make the Most Powerful, Versatile Laptop a Reality.
When innovation calls, PEM® fastening solutions answer. That’s exactly what happened when our customer, a leading global technology company, set out to design their most revolutionary 3-in-1 laptop product to date.
PEMEDGE® Services
Gain a market edge.
PEMedge® Services give you a full suite of expertise to improve your product’s cost, quality, time to market, and overall performance.
APPLICATION ENGINEERING
- Application Review
- Custom Design/Product Development
- Customer Drawings
- Catalog Samples
- 3D Models
- Prototype Development Center
Testing Service
- FEA Analysis
- Mechanical Testing
- Tensile and Compression Strength
- Micro Hardness
- Fastener Joint Cross-Sectioning
- Corrosion and Plating Testing
Teardown Service
- Complete Product Disassembly
- Assembly Structure Assessment
- Identify Alternative Fastening Solutions
- Alternative Fastener Replacement/Testing
- Teardown Report
- Identify Efficiencies/Implementation Plan
FASTENERCLASS™ MASTER CLASS
- Free Customized Training Sessions
- Learn from Global Experts
- Live, web-based, and pre-recorded training options available
Standard Classes Include:
- Theory, Best Practices, Application Exploration
- Intro to Self-Clinch Theory
- Proper Fasteners for Stainless Steel Panels
- Surface Mount Fastener Technology (SMT) vs. Broach
Virtual Tech Support
- Connect with a live senior PEM® Engineering expert – you choose the date/time
- Get advanced consult for your application and design questions
- Review drawings and 3D models
- Discuss technical cleanliness needs
- Explore product teardown opportunities
Have a question?
Talk to an Engineer.
See what’s possible.
Connect with a PEM® engineering expert today and discover a reliable, cost-effective fastening solution for your challenging applications.
Or call any of the direct phone numbers listed below:
U.S.: 1-866-236-4063
Europe: 353-91-751714
China: 86-21-5868-3688
Singapore: 65-6-745-0660