
Modern Connector Density Eased by Retro Manufacturing Process
Solid machined contact manufacturing, which has been in use for more than 70 years, is now being rediscovered for its power density advantages. By Natesh Kannan Gopalakrishnan, Product Manager, PositronicRead More

Spring-Loaded Contact Connector Products
This week’s Product Roundup highlights connector solutions with spring-loaded contacts from leading suppliers. ITT Cannon’s Nemesis II CBA miniature circular connectors provide high-reliability power, signal, and data transmission in aRead More

The Top Three Trends in the Electronic Components Segment of the Transportation Market
New automotive technologies are changing the ways that cars are wired. Here’s a look at some of the systems that are rising in importance as automation, electrification, and connectivity takeRead More

Automated Vehicles Drive Change in Warehouse Work
Efforts to improve automotive safety are trickling down to the smallest vehicles, including those that never hit the roads. Automated Vehicles The quest to develop safer cars is also influencingRead More

High-Reliability Automotive Connector and Cabling Products
This week’s Product Roundup highlights leading high-reliability connector and cabling solutions for critical automotive applications, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). AVX’s 53-8702 Series IDC/Press-Fit WTB connectors combine the twoRead More

2018 Top 10 Connector Suppliers for Overall Website Usability
In this fifth and final article, Connector Supplier reveals the top 10 connector manufacturers ranked for customer satisfaction in overall website usability. Bishop & Associates recently completed its biennial US customerRead More

The Digital, Automated Eye Exam
A new wave of optometry equipment relies on sensors, high-speed connectors, and the Internet of Things. Until recently, a routine visit to the eye doctor included a series of testsRead More

How to Prevent EMI When Designing an Interconnect Solution for Medical Devices
Electromagnetic interference poses a threat to product functionality as well as patient health. The right shielding architecture can help avoid it. By Zachary Blanden, Industrial Engineer, Nicomatic LP EMI, orRead More

Mergers and Acquisitions in the Connector Industry
The electronics industry must respond to constant shifts in technology, product development, and market growth. Some companies nurture that capability in-house, while others gain expertise through strategic acquisitions. Here’s aRead More

Sensors Expand Possibilities for More Devices
Autonomous machines and the Internet of Things have brought sensors to the forefront of electronics design. As the Internet of Things continues to expand and more applications feature autonomous functions,Read More

Low-Powered, Battery-Free Cell Phones Could Change Connector Landscape
The possibility of battery-free cell phones poses an existential threat to connector makers — or a new challenge. By Neil Shurtz Ask anyone what the biggest flaw is with theirRead More

Connector Industry News: October 2018 — Part II
Summary coverage of connector industry news, including events, awards, partnerships, personnel, distribution, facilities, associations, and standards. Event News Heilind Electronics and JAE are presenting a webinar, “Optimized Interconnect Solutions forRead More