November 20, 2012 – Offshore wind is an important component of global plans to increase the amount of renewable generation and reduce dependence on the use of fossil fuels. Much of the near-term market growth for offshore wind will remain in Europe; however, long-term growth opportunities are projected in Korea, China, and Japan. Jenny Bieksha reports on the pros and cons of the technology, the challenges for implementation in the near future, and how it affects Europe’s 2020 target for renewable energies.

November 20, 2012 – Remke Industries has expanded its offering of Mini-Link B-Size and C-Size molded connectors, cordsets, and receptacles. 

Medical device companies continue to develop new products and upgrades that allow price increases and sizeable profit margins,

November 6, 2012– Rugged in-line connectors offer 50% space savings and strong vibration resistance.

November 6, 2012 – Molex Incorporated introduced a sealed rectangular connector system (SRC) designed for high circuit-count applications in harsh environments such as those found in agricultural machinery, construction, and mining equipment.

November 6, 2012 – Phoenix Contact’s new Cable Entry System (CES) makes it possible to pass pre-wired cables through an enclosure wall without cutting the terminated connector end.

November 6, 2012 – TE Connectivity introduced the STRADA family of connectors as part of its commitment to develop customer-focused next-generation interconnect solutions.

October 16, 2012 – Opportunities for interconnect manufacturers in the medical market exist across the infrastructure and a wide range of remote monitoring devices that exploit advances in bandwidth, networking, mobile telecommunication, RF technologies, and miniaturization. Bishop & Associates’ Jenny Bieksha examines the drivers behind the latest trends.

October 9, 2012 – Pre-terminated cabling solution delivers 10 GbE throughput while consuming up to 37% less space.

October 2012 – As defense spending moves away from research and development, vetronics offers a minimalist approach by reducing and consolidating vehicle electronic systems. Bishop’s Jenny Bieksha examines the market opportunities in this sector.

October 2012—ITT’s new high-speed, circular, bayonet databus CIR-M12connector enables different data types to be transmitted between cars in mass transit systems.

October 2, 2012–These new monobloc insulator connectors expand rectangular range.