
Smaller, Faster, Smarter: Miniature Industrial Connectors
Connectors are competing for space in today’s automated industrial processes. A next-generation miniature industrial connector format balances space constraints with data performance. Meet the iX Industrial. At the 2018 HannoverRead More

New Connector and Cable Products: February 2019
Summary coverage of the new connector and cable products that were recently released to market, including interconnects, wire and cable, cable assemblies, development kits, tools, and materials. New Connector andRead More

Top Technology Trends and Disruptions for 2019
A new wave of technologies including e-mobility, Industry 4.0, edge computing, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality will bring about big changes to society. The technology trends we are watching withRead More

Buildings Are Smarter Than Ever: Trends in Smart Building Systems
The Internet of Things is expanding into every aspect of infrastructure, putting greater demands on the sensors and connectors that keep these systems on constant guard. Electricity was just theRead More

Ultra-Miniature RF Cable Assemblies – Automation Challenges
By Pete Doyon, VP Product Management, Schleuniger Today’s mobile electronics are smaller, thinner, and lighter. Yet mobile devices such as cell phones, tablets, and portable GPS units are more powerfulRead More

Peace vs. war: what UAVs and automation tell us about the next generation of connector technology
UAVs have been employed by the military for years, and their sophistication is increasing. [twitter style=”horizontal”] [linkedin_share style=”none”] Smaller and lighter components are allowing designers to give military UAVsRead More

Interconnects to Enable Industry 4.0
How to take a full-system approach to designing your industrial application that will speed time to market, reduce overall development costs, and future-proof your design from an interoperability standpoint—interconnects toRead More

Plug-and-Produce in a Modern Industrial Marketplace
“Plug-and-play” products have risen in popularity due to their ease of use and reliable, foolproof operation. The practical extension of this concept, when applied to the whole industrial automation process,Read More

Connector Manufacturers Connect to Sensors
The marriage of high-reliability connectors and sensors brings a new facet of connectivity to the interconnect industry. [twitter style=”horizontal”] [linkedin_share style=”none”] Connector Manufacturers Connect to Sensors The physical andRead More

What is SHaaS? And Why Should You Care?
A Comcast survey shows that homeowners want a smart home, but they want services, not a collection of connected devices. What do design engineers need to know about SHaaS whenRead More

M.2 Connectors for Sleek Smart Home Electronics
Due to the especially personal nature of homes, smart home electronics must be user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing, and as subtle as possible. The new M.2 connector is designed for use withRead More

Intelligent Buildings and Smart Homes: Solving for Connectivity
With technology costs decreasing, growing consumer interest in connected home applications, and greater reliance on the efficiency of the Cloud, solutions for home and commercial building automation become more sophisticatedRead More