One of the core requirements of flexible production is the ability to quickly install machines and modules, reconfigure them at will and operate them without disruption. With its Han ES Press HMC series, Harting has developed an interface that can be installed quickly without tools and is robust enough to be connected and disconnected ten-thousand […]
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All-in-one hybrid push-lock connector solution for manual mating
ODU, Camarillo, Calif., has launched to the US market the new revolutionary all-in-one hybrid ODU-MAC Push-Lock connector solution, part of the ODU-MAC Blue-Line portfolio. ODU-MAC Blue-Line is a modular, easy-to-use manual mating connector system for everyday mating cycles. Its modular design enables it to combine many individual connectors into one. With the growing trend for […]
Solderless, compression mount spring-loaded connectors
Mill-Max Mfg. Corp. announces the release of new solderless, compression style spring-loaded connectors. These connectors have two active plungers and are designed to utilize hardware to secure them in position. Since no soldering is required, they facilitate easy adjustment and flexibility during assembly and removal and replacement are simplified. The 858-22-00X-80-XX1101 and 858-22-00X-80-XX2101 connectors are […]
QSFP-DD connectors, cages and assemblies support 400 Gbps speeds
TE Connectivity has introduced its new Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Double Density (QSFP-DD) connectors, cages and cable assemblies, which address next-generation data center needs by increasing density through an existing QSFP form factor to reach speeds up to 400 Gbps. This 8 lane solution is designed for both 28G NRZ and 56G PAM-4 protocols, […]
Board-to-board connectors provide direct connection between FPC and board
Panasonic has commercialized a connector with a unique structure that allows direct connection between an automotive FPC (flexible printed circuit) and the board. This connector eliminates the need for wire harnesses previously needed for connection, allowing the use of fewer components and fewer assembly person-hours for vehicles, as well as making room for improved design […]
New VAL-U-LOK connectors increase current ratings to 13 A
TE Connectivity has introduced an extension of its VAL-U-LOK connector product line that increases the maximum current rating from 9 to 13 A in the broadly accepted 4.2-mm centerline spacing connector system. TE’s new 13A VAL-U-LOK connectors support high current requirements for wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connections in a wide range of applications where power must […]
8- and 20-circuit mid-power MultiCat power connector system ensures proper connection
Molex introduces 8- and 20-circuit mid-power versions to the MultiCat power connector system with precision-machined contacts. This system provides superior durability and can be mated quickly. It also ensures proper connection via connector position assurance, making it effective in multiple industry categories. With this connector system, customers will be able to use a reliable connector […]
Expanded solder cup lineup is designed for wire termination applications
Mill-Max Mfg., Corp. presents new solder cup products delivering the most versatile array of solutions for your wire termination needs. New options are available to choose from in connectors and discrete terminals suitable for a variety of spacing, height and orientation requirements. Solder cup components simplify the task of making wired connections between PCBs or […]
Low-profile wire-to-board connector reduces system size
Hirose has developed a versatile wire-to-board connector that enables OEMs to reduce the size of end devices. Part of the SignalBee connector family, the 2.0-mm pitch DF51 series connector has a user-friendly positive lock that provides a clear tactile click and secures a reliable connection. The dual side-lock design prevents socket lift due to vibration […]
Snap-in IP67 twin distributor for miniature circular connectors
Binder USA LP has added to its 720 series of miniature circular connectors with a new snap-in IP67 twin distributor. The new twin distributor — a single male connector into two female connectors — provides a welcome new option for designers and installers who need a miniature circular connector for today’s machine building and automation […]









