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University Taps “The Heat Beneath Our Feet” Geothermal Energy
Colorado Mesa University’s geothermal-exchange system is a feature project of the Western Governors’ Association initiative showcasing the benefits of geothermal energy. In 2007 Colorado Mesa University (CMU) in Grand Junction began its transition from a commuter campus of about 3,500 students to the campus of 10,000 students it is today. “That growth required the university to build lots of new buildings for classrooms, residence…

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Renewable Integration: Tackling the Efficiency Challenges of Clean Energy and the Machine Learning Tech Needed to Get There
From electric vehicles to solar panels, energy innovation depends on efficient battery storage solutions. New opportunities to improve the efficiency of battery storage technologies devices is now possible with the dawn of AI, machine learning, and…

New Interconnects and Advanced Technology are Moving Toward the Mainstream
Although 2023 is shaping up to be less than a stellar year for connector sales, new product development continues at a furious pace. Advanced technologies are accelerating the introduction of new interconnect architectures and devices. The…

AI Everywhere
From high schools where students use artificial intelligence to complete assignments to chatbots that report the status of your lost luggage, AI is everywhere. AI seems like a new phenomenon, but this technology has been in development…

Future-Proof High-Speed Data Transmission with Fiber Optic Splice Boxes
Fiber-optic splice boxes ensure continuously reliable data transmission in real-time via fiber optics, enabling cloud-based technologies such as the Internet of Things to bring us to a state of ubiquitous computing. In principle, data does not…
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EX-Approved Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights EX-approved interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. EX-approved interconnects Avnet supplies Amphenol's Star-Line EX Series, a hybrid form of the parent Star-Line product line. The series is certified for use…

SFF Fiber Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights SFF fiber from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. SFF Fiber The Souriau 8D ELIO Series connectors from PEI-Genesis feature a flexible 38999 circular option for fiber optic termini. They are designed around…

Rack & Panel Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights rack & panel connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Rack & panel connectors ITT Cannon Trident Multiway connectors supplied by PEI-Genesis are cost-effective rectangular connectors designed for exceptional performance…

Wire-to-Board Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights wire-to-board connectors from leading suppliers. Wire-to-board connectors Avnet supplies Amphenol's FlexLock FPC-to-Board and Flex-to-Wire. The compact design addresses the growing demand for the automotive application market. The connector design is compliant…

Antennas Product Roundup- October 2023
This week’s Product Roundup highlights antennas from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Antennas AN01 Series antennas from JAE are compact and high performance, featuring industry-leading high efficiency despite a size of about 1/10 of the wavelength.…
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Meet the Connector
What are DIN Valve Connectors?
Meet the Connector: DIN Valve Connectors DIN valve connectors are essential components in industrial automation and control systems, providing a standardized interface for connecting solenoid valves and other devices to control systems. These leak-proof connectors help control the flow of fluids or gases in response to signals from…
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