Swiss automobile manufacturer Rinspeed is presenting its new “metroSNAP” concept vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week in Las … [Read More...]
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High-power connector designed for industrial machinery
Hirose has launched a rugged high-power connector for industrial environments. Available in a lightweight plated plastic resin or a Zinc die cast … [Read More...]
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Radiall completes acquisition of Timbercon
Radiall America Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Timbercon Inc., a fiber optic interconnect specialist based in Tualatin, Ore. “We are excited to welcome Timbercon to the Radiall Group. By combining our activities, … [Read More...]
TE Connectivity named among ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ by Fortune
TE Connectivity Ltd. has been named to Fortune magazine's list of the World’s Most Admired Companies for the third year in a row. The annual survey, conducted by Fortune and Korn Ferry, is given to top executives, directors and financial … [Read More...]
Stäubli to highlight connectivity solutions at DesignCon 2020
Engineers and decision-makers in the electronics industry will be able to learn about a wide range of Stäubli’s connectivity solutions during DesignCon 2020. Scheduled for January 28-30, DesignCon 2020 will be held in the heart of Silicon … [Read More...]
Binder USA debuts new products for the Smart Factory and IIoT at ATX West
Binder USA LP will exhibit its latest products for Industry 4.0 at the Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West, February 11-13th, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Throughout the show, binder will unveil exciting new products, such as the 670 … [Read More...]
PIC Wire & Cable receives Innovation Award for MACHFORCE connector
PIC Wire & Cable, a division of The Angelus Corp., received a 2019 Military & Aerospace Technology Innovator Award in recognition of its new MACHFORCE connector's unique design and contribution to solving high-speed data interconnect … [Read More...]
Lightweight rectangular plastic connectors for motors and smaller loads
The industrial sector is using ever smaller machines at the same time as the modularization of plants and systems continues to progress. What is needed are compact, modular and robust connections for connecting small loads. Harting is responding to … [Read More...]
Heilind Electronics introduces Amphenol SV microwave 2- and 4-Port SMPS edge launch connectors
Heilind Electronics recently introduced the manufacturer’s 2- and 4-port SMPS edge launch connectors. These products enable the transmission of extremely high frequencies (DC up to 100 GHz) while maintaining the smallest form factor. The connectors … [Read More...]
Hirose connectors named Innovation Award Honorees for CES 2020
Hirose’s FX26 series and BM46 series connectors have both been selected as Innovation Award Honorees for CES 2020, the Consumer Electronics Show held annually in Las Vegas. FX26, a floating board-to-board connector with high heat resistance up … [Read More...]
Harting takes Gold in 2019 LEAP Awards for Connectivity category
Winners of the LEAP Awards have been announced for the second annual awards competition. In the Connectivity category, Harting's ix Industrial – Mini Ethernet Connector has taken the gold. This is the most recent award of many for this technology by … [Read More...]
LEMO opens a new facility in Netherlands
To support the unprecedented growth of its Benelux business, LEMO has invested in a new, purpose-built, hi-tech and eco-friendly facility near Amsterdam. LEMO opened its Dutch subsidiary in 2005 initially to cover the Benelux market. Meanwhile, … [Read More...]
ix Industrial connector wins the “Innovative Product Award“ in China
The Harting Technology Group has been awarded this year’s “Innovative Product Award“ in China for its ix Industrial connector. The award was bestowed by the "MM modern manufacturing" publication, the counterpart to the specialist magazine “MM … [Read More...]
Freedom connectivity options expand with nine new products
Nine new products now add to the capability of the Fischer Freedom series to serve as a technology platform in connectivity, setting new standards in usability, integration capability and versatility. The new sizes allow the Freedom series to be an … [Read More...]
Molex opens state-of-the-art optical R&D facility in New Jersey
Molex has announced the grand opening of a new research and development facility in Bridgewater, N.J. The building completion represents a significant investment by Molex in the future of optical wavelength solutions for telecommunications … [Read More...]
ERNI reduces lead times for multiple connector product lines
ERNI Electronics Inc., Richmond, Va. has substantially improved manufacturing lead times for a variety of its interconnect product lines. Production lead times are down to a couple of weeks for many selections. Various changes to optimize production … [Read More...]
Eaton will acquire Souriau-Sunbank Connection Technologies for $920 million
Eaton Corp. is expanding its aerospace and interconnect presence, as it announced last week that it has committed to acquire the Souriau-Sunbank Connection Technologies business of TransDigm Group Inc. for $920 million. Headquartered in … [Read More...]
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