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Remembering Molex’s Fred Krehbiel

The influential executive brought a love of international travel and culture to his work with the company, and in doing so, he expanded Molex’s reach to the world. Somewhere in your home, phone, or vehicle, there’s a Molex product — most likely, many of them. That’s in large part due to the efforts of FredRead More

Innovative Product Demo Board

METZ Connect – Innovative Product Demo Board – Video METZ CONNECT’s innovative products on one demo board, including Spring Clamp Terminal Blocks, M12 X- and A-Code Connectors, B2B Connectors, Field Plug Pro, and Modular Jacks. METZ Connect Preferred Supplier Page

Consumer Device Connectors Must Meet New Safety Standard

In 2021, the 62368-1 safety standard took effect, requiring that interconnects in AV and ICT equipment provide new levels of protection for users. As digital technologies proliferate in consumer spaces, infiltrating nearly every aspect of life, product safety is a greater priority than ever. Standards are evolving to encompass recent advances made in consumer devicesRead More

A Booming Market for Construction Equipment Includes Smarter Machines

Heavy-duty machinery is essential for a range of energy, infrastructure, and development projects. Today, construction equipment is including more smart technologies and the interconnect solutions in these powerful machines need to facilitate high-level connectivity under rugged conditions. A period of massive construction and redevelopment is about to transform the global built environment. New roads, bridges,Read More

When is a Custom Connector the Best Option?

With millions of connector products ready for order from trusted suppliers and distributors, designers should be able to find a suitable solution for their project. But sometimes, they can’t. That’s when customization comes in. A quick search of any major distributor’s inventory turns up millions of connector products. Every size, shape, configuration, and capability imaginableRead More

Amphenol PCD Training Videos: µ-Com 10Gb+ Ethernet Micro Connectors

Amphenol PCD Training Videos: µ-Com 10Gb+ Ethernet Micro Connectors – Video Amphenol PCD’s Matt O’Leary hosts a virtual training on µ-Com 10Gb+ Ethernet Micro Connectors. Designed to meet the need for miniaturized connectors with rapid transmission speeds and high resistance to environmental extremes. Environmentally tested to MIL-DTL-38999 Series III military specifications, the µ-Com 10Gbits +Read More

Sensor Technologies and Trends: A Sense of Things to Come in a Dynamic Connectivity Market

Sensor technologies are bringing incredible new functionality to smart devices and systems. From medical products used to fight the pandemic to sensing devices that animate the IoT, innovation is rampant across industries with the help of this vital product category. The sensor market has expanded exponentially in the past five years as connectivity trends increasinglyRead More

High-Tech Women Strengthen the Electronics Industry

Including women in tech workplaces increases innovation, operations, and profits. Organizations like Women in Electronics are working to close the gender gap. Despite years of conversation about the value women bring to the technology fields, men continue to significantly outnumber women in software, hardware, education, and leadership roles. Women represent 47% of all employed adultsRead More

Small Robotic Military Devices Go Where Soldiers Can’t

Throwbots, insectoid robots, and other small tactical robotic devices can act as advance teams on missions. These micro-machines can reach hazardous or inaccessible areas to collect and transmit vital information. A soldier with a good throwing arm is a valuable asset in battle. Hand grenades — first invented in the 8th century for use byRead More

Analysis of the World’s Top 100 Electronic Connector Manufacturers
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