The connector industry continues to contract, even as the demand for interconnect products increases. See what acquisitions helped change the connector industry in 2025. Demand for interconnects continues to grow, fueling a continuing wave of mergers and acquisitions that leaves fewer (and now, larger) companies left in the market. In 2025, more suppliers expanded services,Read More
Meet the Connector: Spade Connector A spade connector, also called an insulated spade terminal, is used to quickly and easily connect or disconnect a wire to a screw, lug, or battery. These simple devices provide tensile strength, thermal conductivity, and resistance to shock and corrosion. They are available with insulated housings, often color-coded, or asRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights FAKRA connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. FAKRA connectors Adam Tech’s FAKRA, HSD, and Mini FAKRA connectors are engineered to meet the demands of today’s high-speed, high-frequency applications. Designed for automotive and transportation environments, these connectors support data, signal, and RF transmission for systems such as infotainment, ADAS, cameras,Read More
Humanoid robots running marathons and performing domestic chores are making an entertaining splash on the internet, but robots that work safely and efficiently alongside people are rapidly advancing from sci-fi novelty to everyday reality. Demand is growing for machines that operate in human-centric environments and perform similar tasks as humans (e.g., open doors, navigate stairs,Read More
Dependable connectivity is vital to safe and efficient technologies. However, this can be especially challenging in outdoor environments where exposure to the elements and unpredictable conditions impact the integrity of interconnects. Advances in materials and design help meet performance, safety, and sustainability goals. Article Contributed by Tristan Stubbs, Mechanical Engineer at Bulgin Dependable electrical connectivityRead More
Meet the Connector: IEEE 1394 Connectors IEEE 1394 is a high-speed serial bus that supports both asynchronous and isochronous communication between a computer and a peripheral. It is also known as FireWire, a now-retired Apple interface. It has largely been replaced by USB connectors but is still used with older equipment. This low-cost connector isRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights SPE interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. SPE interconnects Phoenix Contact’s M12 hybrid connector for single-pair Ethernet combines data and power transmission in a compact format. The space-saving data element with two contacts enables higher power transmission in minimal installation space. Instead of separate connectors for data and power,Read More
Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. January 2026 Connector Industry News January 2026 Connector Industry News > Award News Hirose’s ZE150HV Series has been selected as a CES Innovation Awards Honoree within Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility, presentedRead More
The inability to supply the demand for energy needed for the exploding growth of AI is known as the Power Wall. This factor could become a significant obstacle to continuing AI advances. The relentless growth of Artificial Intelligence has been the technology topic of 2025. The inability to supply the subsequent demand for energy isRead More
The smallest satellites fit in the palm of your hand. Larger installations are critical to telecom, datacom, surveillance, and electronic warfare systems. Regardless of size, satellites must be built to withstand the harsh low temperatures of space, the heat and g-forces of launch, radiation and vacuum conditions, and protect the precise instruments inside to deliverRead More
For decades, the subminiature push-on connector has been a mainstay of RF applications. However, in complex architectures, the SMP interface had challenges in blind mating situations. A solderless coax connector presents an alternative. Article Contributed by Smiths Interconnect The landscape of high-speed radio frequency (RF) interconnects is continuously evolving, driven by the need for enhancedRead More
In 2025, the global connector industry experienced the strongest year-over-year growth since the industry made its strong comeback the year following the COVID shutdown. Bishop & Associates shares insights on the year that was and the year ahead. Bishop & Associates has just released the updated version of their Connector Industry Forecast. This eight-chapter reportRead More
