April 2012—ITT Interconnect Solutions has announced a major investment at its Basingstoke, UK, facility

April 2012—Molex’s SolarSpec DC panel-mount connectors are now fully certified to applicable IEC standards. 

Würth Elektronik eiSos has opened a local design center in Munich-Aschheim. The main focus of this international team of designers is on components for wireless power charging and energy-harvesting applications.

Alpha Wire has added Industrial Ethernet to its Xtra-Guard high-performance cables. The new Cat 5e cables enable Ethernet communications with the durability and temperature range of Alpha’s renowned Xtra-Guard 4 jacket.

Heilind Electronics Named Souriau’s Industrial Distributor of the Year

Trouble-Free Supply Chain Management from Avnet Express

Heilind Offers TE Connectivity’s MEZALOK Connector

Molex Inc. extended its CMC product line with a 32-circuit wire-to-wire connection system. Designed to perform in high-conductivity applications and harsh environments, the CMC modular, hybrid connection system is used in automotive and transportation powertrain applications, including ECUs (engine control units), automatic gearboxes, suspension controllers, and electric parking brakes. The system is primarily used inRead More

The military and aerospace industry is continuing to experience the downward pressures of a challenging economy. Military budgets have proven buoyant over the past few years, driven by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and by higher spending by developing countries. Now the main drivers of military demand — threats, politics, and the economy — areRead More

July 10, 2012 HARTING is now offering a cable connector for the DIN 41612 3C and 3R types. The new connector is made for for smaller printed circuit boards or sub-assemblies in particular, thanks to its space-saving design. Three available outlet ports can be opened up by breaking through the external walls as required. TheRead More

July 2012 – Amphenol Industrial Global Operations released a stamped and formed contact option for its H4 solar connector, complementing the already existing machined contact. 

July 2012 – TE Connectivity recently released its Amplimite Ultra-Lite D-Subminiature connector, which it says is 15-20% lighter than its brass counterparts, offering a weight-saving solution for space applications Including satellites and launch vehicles.