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Connector Industry Mergers and Acquisitions 1950s-2024

Mergers and acquisitions have dramatically reshaped the connector industry. An important new report documents the evolution of these companies and their impact on the greater electronics ecosystem. Mergers and acquisitions, along with product discontinuations, have had a dramatic effect on the connector industry over the last 40 years, and specifically over the last two andRead More

What are XT Connectors?

Meet the Connector: XT Connectors XT connectors are a type of high-current connector commonly used in radio-controlled (RC) models, drones, and micromobility modes. The XT connector was originally designed by Amass, a Chinese manufacturer, with a goal of providing an easy to use, compact, and durable connector with a high current capacity and minimal resistanceRead More

Reverse Polarity Connectors Product Roundup

This week’s Product Roundup highlights reverse polarity connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Reverse polarity connectors The Amphenol RF BNC Straight Clamp Plug Reverse Polarity connector from PEI-Genesis is a robust, high-performance solution designed for RG-58 cables and 50 Ohm impedance systems. Ideal for applications in demanding environments, this connector is engineered to deliverRead More

November 2024 New Connectivity Products 

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. November 2024 New Connectivity Products  November 2024 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Molex introduced VaporConnect optical feedthrough modules, a thermal management solution that reduces the time and cost of deploying and upgrading high-performance data centers to meet unrelenting demand for generative AI and machine learningRead More

iCONN – About Us

iCONN – About Us – Video iCONN Systems was founded in 2006 in Lombard, Illinois as a niche provider for engineered solutions, custom and standard interconnects, and overmolded cable assemblies. Our team has a combined total of 120 years in the connector market, which means we can make everything from standard products to completely customizedRead More

Behind The Scenes Tour of iCONN Systems

Behind The Scenes Tour of iCONN Systems – Video We’re iCONN, and our products are built to operate in extreme situations. We custom engineer waterproof, weatherproof, and heat resistant solutions to help our customers achieve safety and efficiency with their products. We take the time to understand the environment our connector and cable assemblies willRead More

How The NiobiCONN™ Wet-Mate Connector Works

How The NiobiCONN™ Wet-Mate Connector Works – Video iCONN is structured to take your project from initial concept through to production. Our staff has the knowledge and experience to make your project a success, and we look forward to beginning discussions. In this video, you’re going to see something that was once thought to beRead More

Rapid Prototyping Companies: iCONN Systems

Rapid Prototyping Companies: iCONN Systems – Video This video highlights iCONN Systems’ rapid prototyping services, capabilities, and its manufacturing facility. We are a top-tier designer and manufacturer of custom connectors and cable assemblies, with the experience and expertise to help you build or replace your wiring harness with confidence. iCONN Systems is an interconnect solutionsRead More

iCONN Systems Product Testing on Electrical Connectors

iCONN Systems Product Testing on Electrical Connectors – Video iCONN Systems assures high-quality, thorough product testing – but we took it to the extreme to show you the reliability of iCONN electrical connectors and overmolded cables. We Develop, Prototype & Manufacture Engineered Connectors and Overmolded Cable Assemblies. If you’re just looking for industry-standard electrical connectors,Read More

Tiny Medical Sensors Boost Procedure Success in a Big Way

Minimally invasive medical procedures have many advantages over open surgery. Medical sensors provide surgeons with necessary feedback, improving outcomes and reducing the risk to patients. Minimally invasive medical procedures have many advantages over open surgery, such as less damage to the body, less pain, fewer complications, less time in the hospital, and quicker overall recovery.Read More

Medical Alley Draws Electronics Companies to Midwestern MD&M Show

Minnesota med-tech innovators with the Mayo Clinic, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, 3M, and others congregated at the annual MD&M regional trade event to explore miniaturization, automation, and bio-compatible technologies. The pacemaker, the mechanical heart valve, and the heart-lung machine for open heart surgeries are among the lifesaving technologies that originated in Minnesota. The state’s reputation asRead More

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