Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. May 2026 Connector Industry News May 2026 Connector Industry News > Community News Bulgin sponsors engineering education through the STEM On Track program at King’s Ely school in Cambridgeshire. STEM On Track provides studentsRead More
Robotics, AI, automated production, and simulation technologies are transforming the automotive production line with new implications for connector selection, wire harness design, and vehicle architectures. Even engineers deeply embedded in vehicle manufacturing can’t believe how quickly artificial intelligence and automation are changing the assembly line. When Dr. Nick Liu, TE Connectivity’s senior director of systemsRead More
As connector form factors multiply and lead-free alloys become the norm, the mechanical transfer machine production is being pushed to its limits. CNC integration offers a solution for high-volume pin and socket production. Article contributed by MIKRON The rotary transfer machine is at the center of connector manufacturing. Capable of cycling through dozens of machiningRead More
Automotive composite wire (ACW) is a dual-wall, single-core wire used in vehicle wire harnesses for engine compartments and other high-temperature zones. Its insulation combines a radiation cross-linked polyolefin inner layer with a radiation cross-linked fluoropolymer outer layer. The two layers are chemically bonded rather than co-extruded in a thin-wall package. It is a cost-effective alternativeRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights telematics/GPS/ADAS interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Telematics/GPS/ADAS Interconnects JAE’s MX74A Series is a compact, high-performance connector built for nextgeneration automotive Ethernet systems. MX74A delivers reliable 1 Gb/s data transmission in demanding vehicle environments. Designed to meet IEEE 1000BASE-T1 and OPEN Alliance standards, it supports differential STP cabling with robustRead More
New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. May 2026 New Connectivity Products May 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Würth Elektronik expanded its product range with a comprehensive heat sink portfolio divided into three specialized product groups. The WE-HTO heat sinks are designed for THT-TO packages like the TO-220 and TO-247. WE-HIC includesRead More
Download your free copy of our latest eBook here! Connector Supplier’s latest harsh environment eBook delves into the unique connectivity challenges and solutions required in extreme conditions—further complicated by the ever-increasing conflicting demands of greater speed and power in smaller and lighter components. Experts from top connector suppliers share their knowledge and perspectives on how theseRead More
ept – Zero8 – Robust Board-to-Board Connectors with 0.8 mm Pitch – Video Our Zero8 product range was developed especially for demanding industrial applications while simultaneously offering ultimate scalability: This lets you customize the construction types, stack height, and number of contacts to meet your individual needs. Board-to-board distances of 6.00 to 20.00 mm andRead More
ept Colibri High Speed SMT Connector 25+ Gbps – Video What can Colibri HighSpeed SMT connectors do for your applications? Which board-to-board distances can be generated? Are there different pin counts available? Watch this animated video to find out. Interested in our Colibri HighSpeed SMT Connectors? Then visit us on our website https://www.ept-connectors.com/Colibr… eptRead More
ept – ept One27 SMT Board-to-Board Connector, Pitch 1.27 mm – Video What can the One27 connectors from ept do? What PCB connection options and connection technologies do they offer? Why are One27 connectors particularly robust and easy to process? This animated film provides clear answers to these and many other questions. Take a lookRead More
ept – Flexilink – Rugged 2.54 mm Press-fit Board-to-Board Connectors – Video ept Preferred Supplier Page
ept – Electromobility – Connectors in Automotive Inverters – Video Battery management systems and power electronics play a key role in electromobility because they connect various components within the electric vehicle. The connecting function inside the inverter is performed by plug connectors. These are required to control and transmit signals, data, and high currents reliably,Read More
