Advancements in data centers, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and automotive applications are driving suppliers to locate close to this growing customer base. Technology is booming everywhere, but multiple interconnect companies have specifically targeted Canada for expansion in the past year. This is in line with the strong growth forecasted for Canada’s high-speed interconnect marketRead More

Meet the Connector: D-Sub Hardware Versatile D-Sub (subminiature) connectors are widely used in military, industrial, and other applications in harsh and rugged environments. For many of these applications, reliability and security are paramount, and they require permanent, secure, shielded connections. Securing and protecting D-Sub and Micro-D connectors requires additional hardware. Many accessories are available forRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights heavy duty connectors from leading suppliers. Heavy Duty Connectors Greenconn’s waterproof connector series is designed for heavy-duty applications in the harshest environments. Featuring IP68-rated sealing, robust PA66 housing, and integrated latch mechanisms, these connectors provide secure, vibration- and shock-resistant wire-to-wire connections. Supporting up to 13A per pin and operating betweenRead More

The transportation landscape has dramatically changed in many countries as advanced electric bicycles, scooters, and other micromobility technologies help ease congestion and pollution, and empower individuals to travel with ease. The tremendous growth of micromobility in the post-pandemic era is a natural result of the convenience, affordability, sustainability, and freedom human-scale transportation offers. Electric technologiesRead More

Vehicles face some of the harshest conditions imaginable. From mud to salt, this equipment requires every component inside to be rugged and reliable to keep systems running smoothly. In today’s transportation industry, vehicles and machinery face some of the harshest conditions imaginable. From navigating muddy construction sites to braving salt-laden marine environments, this equipment requiresRead More

As more applications involve high-temperature systems, resin manufacturers are formulating more common resins like TPU to survive in higher temperatures. By iCONN Systems Many transportation, marine, medical, and other outdoors applications require equipment rated for sustained performance at elevated temperatures. For transportation applications, heat is generated within the operations of the vehicle, including combustion, engine,Read More

For some, the ultimate form of mobility is the robotaxi, a fully autonomous ride-on-demand vehicle that relieves passengers of the headaches of ownership. How close is this dream to reality? It has been 100 years since Francis Houdina operated his radio-controlled automobile through New York, barreling down Broadway and Fifth Streets. While the vehicle —Read More

Meet the Connector: Panel Feedthrough Connectors Panel feedthrough connectors allow electrical signals, data, or power to pass through a panel, enclosure, or bulkhead — in essence providing a connection between the inside and the outside of the system. In harsh environments, they create a secure, sealed passageway to prevent any type of disruption to theRead More

The market for commercial satellites, and the data they gather, is growing. Uses for the information gained from highly detailed images are as varied as tracking wildfires and comparing how much traffic certain parking lots are getting. Space has long been a proving ground for technology, and while many advancements — perhaps most notably GPSRead More

Wireless communication has become woven into every aspect of our daily lives, making it crucial to design systems with reliable components — and to keep counterfeits out of the equation. From transportation logistics networks and Smart Cities to emergency services and air traffic control, wireless communication continues to transform every industry and aspect of lifeRead More

Meet the Connector: Bullet Connectors Bullet connectors are widely used for simple, impermanent electrical connections in automotive and transportation applications as well as HVAC, entertainment systems, and lighting. Bullet connectors are a simple wire connector named for its compact, circular form factor. They are commonly specified for impermanent electrical connections in automotive and transportation applicationsRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. August 2025 New Connectivity Products  August 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Phoenix Contact offers right-angle M12 connectors for through-hole reflow (THR) soldering processes. Previously, angled M12 PCB connectors required manual assembly and additional drilling to accommodate the snap-hook design. The new connectors are compatible with pick-and-placeRead More