
UAS and Drone Technologies Help Fight Fires From Above
The use of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technologies in wildland and municipal firefighting operations is rapidly expanding, and making fire management safer and more effective for teams on the ground.Read More

EV Charging Connectors are Key to Power and Security
As e-mobility continues to gain acceptance in both consumer and commercial markets, EV charging infrastructure equipped with safe and secure charging connectors provides a critical link between the power grid,Read More

Disruptive Innovation in the U.S. and China
Longtime industry observer Bob Hult shares his informed opinions, saying that it’s time for all levels of government and industry to recognize that China has become a pragmatic competitor fully capable of disruptive innovation. Doing so may help WesternRead More

The Electronics Industry Starts to Ease Out of China
The impacts of COVID-19 illustrate the risks involved in centering too much manufacturing, assembly, and intellectual property in one region. Yet the coming implementation of connected technologies, including automation, theRead More

electronica 2020 Becomes a Digital Gathering
Munich’s biennial trade show, featuring the latest and greatest electronics components and technologies from around the world, is online this year. Here’s what to expect from the virtual version ofRead More

Identifying the 2019 Top 10 Connector Companies: An Exercise in Expertise
The connector industry is broad and diverse, with numerous suppliers and distributors vying for the attention of today’s electronics innovators, so identifying the best companies from which to source yourRead More

New RF Coaxial Connectors Evolve as Emerging Technologies Demand Greater Performance
The IoT, 5G, and advancing technologies across markets have led to smaller, higher performance RF coaxial connectors. There are times when economics and technical advances join to produce major changesRead More

Industry in Transition: The Pandemic Inspires Changes Across Technologies and Supply Chains
Distributors have a bird’s-eye view of the complex supply chains that serve the global electronics industry. When the COVID-19 crisis began in China, distributors were among the first to identifyRead More

COVID-19 Spreads, Demand for Ventilators Skyrockets
Automotive and engineering companies have reworked their production lines to produce ventilators and other critical medical supplies needed to fight the virus. The medical technology companies that originally designed theseRead More

February 2020 Connector Industry News
Summary coverage of upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. February 2020 Connector IndustryRead More

The 5G Revolution is Coming…Slowly
Years of hype have brought us to the year 5G was supposed to go big. But we’ll have to be patient to see it make an impact. The hype aboutRead More

As Trade Dispute Continues, the Electronics Industry Pins Hopes on October Meetings
Tariffs and continued trade tensions between the US and China push attention to other manufacturing regions and highlight the need for a unified North American trade agreement. Tensions continue betweenRead More