Phoenix Contact names its new CEO, passing the baton from Klaus Eisert to Frank Stührenberg on January 1, 2015.  Frank Stührenberg, executive vice president global sales, has been named chairman of the executive board of Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co KG. He will take over the office as well as the tasks that have been held byRead More

The results of the 2014 Bishop & Associates US Customer Survey are in, and in this issue we reveal the 2014 top 10 connector manufacturers for competitive pricing. Bishop & Associates just completed a customer survey that asked connector users to evaluate 46 connector manufacturers. A total of 455 of your peers answered 20 questions relatingRead More

Two technologies will change everything about commercial air control and communication: Satellites and 3D radar will drive the aviation evolution. The evolution of commercial aviation technology is driven and supported by both engineering innovation and government intervention. Currently, there are two technological developments holding the industry’s attention: The transition from radar-based air traffic control to satellite control and upgrades to 3D radarRead More

In the latest installment of the “Connector Basics” series from APEX Electrical Interconnection Consultants, Bill Garver takes a detailed look at the engineering phase of new product design. This article is part of the “Connector Basics” series from APEX Electrical Interconnection Consultants. In a previous article, we suggested that to ensure a successful connector development process and launch, companies need toRead More

Inside Connection highlights the technologies, innovations, special services, and unique products from connector suppliers like Amphenol Aerospace. Company Name: Amphenol Aerospace Headquarters: Sidney, N.Y., US About the Company Amphenol Aerospace has been designing and building proven, reliable, high-performance, harsh-environment interconnects for more than 85 years. A division of Amphenol Corporation, Amphenol Aerospace designs, manufactures, andRead More

Significant changes are sweeping across the aviation landscape, forcing designers to take a more sobering look at protective measures against lightning strikes as the construction materials used in modern aircraft continue to advance. There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that, in a heartbeat, lightning can be fatal. And while we all share a healthy respect for,Read More

Thomas Peel of Contech Research shares one of his father’s favorite topics – normal force – and explains in Max Peel’s own words why meeting withdrawal force requirements is only a crude indicator of a connector’s normal force. As I sit here at my desk, some five months after the passing of my father, Max Peel, IRead More

The SOURIAU MSG 3U connector for TCMS and TIMS applications complies with EN 45545, the most stringent smoke and fire standard. Designed for on-board or on-ground TCMS (Train Control Monitoring System) and TIMS (Train Information Management System) applications, the MSG 3U connector by Esterline Connection Technologies – SOURIAU complies with EN 45545, the most stringent smokeRead More

Inside Connection highlights the technologies, innovations, special services, and unique products from connector suppliers like Reichenbach.         Worldwide headquarters: Westlake Village, Calif., USA About the Company Reichenbach International Inc. was incorporated in California in 1999. Founder and CEO Erich Reichenbach has been in the connector industry for more than 35 years. He acquiredRead More

Omnetics’ director of technology looks at the big demands on designs for small and portable devices and how trends in electronics affect connector development. Rapidly changing requirements for product performance and electrical integrity have a significant effect on electronic connector systems. To meet the needs of the new smaller and more-portable electronics in aerospace, defense,Read More

The results of the 2014 Bishop & Associates Customer Survey are in, and in this issue we reveal the 2014 top 10 connector manufacturers for delivery. Bishop & Associates’s Customer Survey asks connector users to evaluate 46 connector manufacturers. A total of 455 of your peers answered 20 questions relating to important issues such as quality,Read More

With more airline passengers demanding in-flight Wi-Fi, system designers need to find a smart solution for converting on-board systems to fiber optics. One of the hottest technology trends relating to cabin electronics in civil aircraft is creating designs that accommodate all the passengers that now want to use their smartphones, tablets, and laptops on board.Read More