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Strong Finish in 2012 for the Automotive Market

March 19, 2013 – Despite Europe’s economic woes, 2012 world automotive light vehicle sales set a new record, and the automotive sector continued to dominate the world connector market with sales of $10.179 billion. Roger E. Rickey discusses the drivers behind the growth and how that may carry into 2013.

Medical Device Design: Challenges of Miniaturization and Harsh Rural-Clinic Environments

Medical Device Design – Challenges of Miniaturization and Harsh Rural-Clinic Environments Smaller, lighter, more portable, and more affordable are the primary objectives for just about every medical device manufacturer. The demand to succeed in achieving these attributes is particularly strong from remote medical clinics in rural settings, where funds are often scarce. In light ofRead More

Samtec Offers Screw-Down Options on Tiger Eye Interconnects

Samtec Offers Screw-Down Options on Tiger Eye Interconnects Samtec’s line of Tiger Eye interconnect solutions has been expanded to include screw-down options for both board-to-board and cable-to-board systems on .050” (1.27mm) and .0787” (2.00mm) pitch. These connector systems feature rugged beryllium copper contacts for high reliability and high mating cycles. Whether used in board stackingRead More

Product Focus – Hand Tools

March 12, 2013 – From crimping to stripping, from compressing to soldering, if you work with cable, you have a lot of options in hand tools. Let’s take look at just a handful of the latest products to hit the market.

A Guide to High-Voltage DC Field Testing

March 12, 2013 – In 1996, the insulated conductor industry determined that DC-withstand testing of the plastic (XLPE) insulation systems, either in the cable factory as a routine production test or after installation as the higher voltage proof test, was detrimental to the life of the insulation and therefore stopped recommending it.

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