Basic plastics are electrically insulating, but with the proper additives, they can become conductive. Electrically conductive plastics can be used to replace metal components and improve sustainability in several areas of connector construction. They take less energy to fabricate and are lighter, reducing system weight, a very important consideration in applications like electric vehicles (EVs). […]
Sustainability
What is the best copper alloy for connectors in renewable energy and EV applications?
Copper is important in supporting renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs). For example, there’s about 5.5 tons of copper used per megawatt (MW) of photovoltaic generation and there’s 183 pounds of copper in an EV, compared with only 48 pounds in an internal combustion engine (IEC) vehicle. Not all copper is the same; there’s a […]
SCHURTER reducing CO2 footprint with new green line
SCHURTER further embarks on its sustainability initiatives by introducing its new Green Line collection of high-quality components. As part of SCHURTER’s sustainable strategy, these IEC 60320-1 appliance connectors are the industry’s first to contribute to less CO2 emissions and lower material consumption. They are also the first in the SCHURTER range of Green Line products to […]
How a connector company made sustainability a priority
In this podcast, EE World spoke with Ralf Klädtke to learn how TE Connectivity trains its engineers to look for sustainable materials and manufacturing processes.
How can connector sustainability be improved?
Before it became fashionable, connector makers were at the forefront of sustainability. It started with replacing cadmium plating to meet RoHS requirements and soon expanded to using plastic regrinds and bio-based plastics instead of 100% new plastics for connector bodies. Connector makers have more recently embraced new, more sustainable materials for high-performance contacts. This article […]
ITT Cannon underlines engineering innovation and sustainability at electronica 2022:
At electronica 2022, ITT Cannon will showcase its latest product innovations and robust interconnect portfolio that provides reliability across multiple end markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, e-mobility, industrial, and transportation. In addition, the company will highlight key sustainability initiatives from manufacturing processes to products. The company will be at Stand 125, Hall A2, at electronica […]
