The acquisition expands LEMO’s product offering, providing a complete cable-connector solution to its customers. LEMO acquired Northwire Inc. (NWI), a US specialty cable manufacturer of wire and multi-conductor cable and retractiles for the medical, aerospace and defense, energy, and industrial markets. “The acquisition of Northwire will enlarge the LEMO offering, providing a complete cable-connector solutionRead More

Adding the latest Buccaneer products to the distributors line card, Bulgin broadens distribution agreement with Acal BFi. Elektron Technology announced the extension of its distribution agreement with Acal BFi to include the latest additions to the Bulgin and Arcolectric product ranges. Under the new agreement, Acal will now offer Bulgin’s popular Buccaneer 6000 series of environmentallyRead More

Astrex Electronics, a connector distribution specialist, joins the TTI family. TTI Inc. announced the acquisition of Astrex Electronics, a privately held connector distribution specialist headquartered in Plainview, N.Y. “I’m very pleased to be bringing Astrex Electronics into the fold of the TTI family of companies,” said Mike Morton, president, TTI Americas. “I am confident thatRead More

The transaction establishes TE as a leader in the high-growth sensor market and further expands its position as a provider of solutions for harsh environment applications. TE Connectivity Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Measurement Specialties Inc. for $86 cash per share or a total transaction value of approximately $1.7 billion (includingRead More

The Yamaichi Y-Circ P Push-Pull Circular Connector offers cost benefits due to materials reduction and a space-saving design. Yamaichi Electronics introduced a series of circular connectors with a push-pull locking mechanism. The connectors, which are made in Germany, offer cost benefits due to materials reduction and a space-saving design. The Y-Circ P connectors have a push-pull locking mechanism that permits the simple insertion andRead More

DG Interconnect expands the Eclipse family of products with the QL-5 Mini Auto-Coupling Connector.  DG Interconnect introduced the QL-5 Series connector to meet the growing demand for a miniature, high-density connector capable of ultra-high mating cycles in a cost-effective package. “The QL-5 is the perfect complement to our QL-7 Series product line. The medical industry hasRead More

CONEC added bayonet-to-bayonet coupled IP67-sealed options to its IP67 RJ45, USB, and LC Duplex lines.  CONEC now supplements its IP67 RJ45, USB, and LC Duplex product ranges with a new in-line coupler variant that provides bayonet locking on both ends, not just the outside connection. To establish IP67-protected interfaces, modern industrial applications have high requirements for the connectors used. CONECRead More

Minitek Pwr 3.0 and 4.2 connectors mark FCI’s first foray into the mid-power wire-to-wire and wire-to-board markets. FCI announced the launch of the cost-effective Minitek Pwr 3.0 and Minitek Pwr 4.2 connectors. FCI’s Minitek Pwr 3.0 is designed for power applications with current ratings of up to 5A per contact. Engineered for wire-to-wire and wire-to-board applications, its crimp-and-snap-in receptacles are used to terminate AWGRead More

The telecom interconnect market is the third largest market sector by annual revenues. In 2013, the worldwide market for interconnect products used in telecom (telecom/datacom) totaled $25.0 billion including connectors and cable assemblies. Individually, connectors accounted for $9.8 billion in sales and cable assemblies equaled $17.9 billion. The figures cannot be directly added to getRead More

To increase the capacity of their networks, service providers are deploying more and more fiber. While that keeps pace with the demand for bandwidth, it creates another set of problems. TE Connectivity’s solution is small-diameter cable technology. The following white paper excerpt was provided by TE Connectivity. Business and residential subscribers all over the worldRead More

TPC’s Super-Trex High-Flex Crane Cable reduces corkscrewing in crane and reeling applications. TPC Wire & Cable introduced a new product to its Super-Trex family of cables. The Super-Trex Heavy-Duty Flex Crane Cable was designed specifically for crane and reeling applications. TPC’s extensive family of long-lasting Super-Trex electrical cords and cables was designed and engineered to perform inRead More

While its industry-standard passive SFP+ DAC assemblies have been tested and proven for interoperability, these new Siemon Cisco-compatible SFP+ direct-attached copper cable assemblies are programmed specifically to work with network equipment with 10GBASE-CX1 ports. Siemon, a network infrastructure specialist, announced SFP+ Copper twinax direct-attach cables (DACs) that are programmed for compatibility with Cisco equipment. While Siemon’s industry-standard passive SFP+Read More