Bishop & Associates’ latest market research report looks at the future of connector industry sales across regions, markets, and product types. After a year of strong single-digit growth in 2022, no one seemed surprised that connector industry sales would decline in 2023. With industry sales performance based strongly on location and market sector, the EuropeanRead More

Protecting soldiers, law enforcement, and first responders is easier with new connected communications, navigation, armoring, and tactical wearables. Component interoperability makes it possible to link different equipment makers, eras, and units. Soldier wearables have emerged as crucial tools for enhancing operational effectiveness, situational awareness, and personal safety. Soldier wearables are the link between troops, units,Read More

Bishop & Associates’ new report details global connector sales by region, market, and product category for 2022-2023, with insights into 2023 and beyond. In brief: Sales were down in 2022 — except where they were up. Bishop & Associates has been tracking the activities of the global connector industry for more than 40 years, includingRead More

Brothers Olivier and Julien Nicollin share CEO responsibilities with great success. Their team approach is just one of the ways they stay ahead of the curve. When Paul Nicollin retired from Nicomatic, he left the business he founded in the capable hands of not one but two sons. Olivier (left) and Julien Nicollin (right) shareRead More

ODVA standards help ensure interoperability, safety, and security in facilities that that are integrating advanced information and communication technologies into industrial automation. From materials sourcing to the production of goods to final-mile logistics,  multiple levels of connectivity are an essential part of the manufacturing world. Facilitating seamless communications between the many devices and systems usedRead More

New from Bishop & Associates, the 2024 World Cable Assembly Report takes a close look at cable assembly sales, markets, and products, and the global conditions that will shape this product area in the years ahead. Cable assembly sales in 2023 were down – except in the regions where they were up. That unevenness describesRead More

On TTI’s podcast the Distribution Download, our interconnect expert Bob Hult discusses the limits of copper and the promise of expanded beam technology, co-packaged optics, silicon photonics, and pluggable transceivers for the next generation of high-performance computing. Few people have followed the evolution of fiber optics for as long as Bob Hult has. From hisRead More

A conversation between Bishop & Associates’ Ron Bishop and Samtec’s Danny Boesing reviews 2023 sales performance and explores the possibilities 2024 holds for the connector industry. We are now in a new era for the connector industry. The great disruption of the pandemic has led to the rise of new technologies, a shift out ofRead More

ATTEND – ATTEND RF & High-Speed Data Solutions | FAKRA | Mini-FAKRA | HSD | HS-MTP – Video Discover ATTEND’s RF & High-Speed Data Solutions engineered for next-generation automotive, industrial, and robotic systems. Our FAKRA and Mini-FAKRA series deliver automotive-grade performance with a secure quick-lock mechanism, ensuring stable RF connectivity even in high-vibration environments. TheseRead More

ATTEND | Circular M12 Two piece & Push Pull Connectors Solution – Video Experience fast, flexible, and reliable connectivity with ATTEND’s M12 Two-Piece and Push-Pull Connector Series. Designed for industrial environments, this modular system separates the insert from the housing, enabling versatile configurations and easier maintenance. The series supports both threaded and push-pull housings, withRead More

ATTEND | SD and SIM Card Connector – Video Discover the future of connectivity with Attend! In this video, we explore our diverse selection of tailored SIM and SD card connectors, designed for cutting-edge applications in telecommunications, automotive, and more. We delve into our unique features – from ejection modes, card detection, and anti-crush mechanisms,Read More