For North America, a key concern is rebuilding the high-volume/low-cost electronic manufacturing base, from which more than 100,000 jobs have been lost to offshoring, particularly in strategic technologies and their supply chains. All major regions involved in the electronics industry dwell on this subject – the outsourcing of manufacturing to Asia-Pacific countries. It is a key concernRead More

Murrelektronik, the global provider of automation connectivity and control devices, has opened a production facility in Georgia.   Murrelektronik has opened a production facility in Georgia’s Gwinnett County, where it will manufacture M8 and M12 cordsets for the first time in the United States. Headquartered in Germany with operations on every continent, Murrelektronik’s new facility inRead More

For the latest announcements from the connector industry, check out the news briefs for November 10, 2015. Mouser Electronics announced the addition of adaptive driver assistance systems (ADAS) information to its automotive applications site. ADAS enhances the driving experience while providing an increased level of safety, which is expected to significantly reduce automotive accidents. TheseRead More

The interconnect news for November 3, 2015, includes a changing of the guard at HARTING, a new facility for Harwin, and an extended partnership between CDM and TE. After almost 50 years in the management of the HARTING Technology Group, Dietmar Harting named his son Philip Harting the new chairman of the board as of OctoberRead More

For the latest announcements from the connector industry, check out the news briefs for October 20, 2015. Molex expanded its printed electronics portfolio with the recent acquisition of Minnesota-based Soligie Inc. Custom Soligie solutions provide a robust and economical alternative to a rigid printed circuit board (PCB) or copper flex circuits in sensor applications forRead More

For the latest connector industry happenings, check out the news briefs for October 13, 2015. TTI named Ros Kruger as its director of supplier marketing Europe – sensors and power. The new position reflects the importance of these technology sectors and the growth TTI is experiencing, both with current and new franchises, in these areas.Read More

Read up on the industry’s latest achievements with the news briefs for October 6, 2015. TTI Inc. received LED manufacturer Kingbright Europe’s Golden Award, which recognizes growth and product sales. The two companies only began working together three years ago. Kingbright offers a broad solution of colored LEDs in various SMD packages from 0201 up toRead More

To learn more about the latest appointments, agreements, product achievements, and more, check out the interconnect news for September 15, 2015. Neoconix announced that Samtec has renewed its Neoconix PCBeam technology license agreement to continue their dual-source arrangement on the Samtec Z-Ray product line. This dual source arrangement allows Samtec to support new customers with anRead More

Read the latest interconnect news for September 8, 2015. Molex announced it operates a fully ISO 146441-1:1999 Class 8-certified clean room, satisfying strict particulate contamination levels specified by ISO-compliant requirements. Located in Thailand, the facility has less than 100,000 particulates (³0.5mm) per cubic foot of air and manufactures a variety of ISO 13485-compliant medical cablesRead More

For the latest information on awards, conferences, appointments, and other achievements, take a look at the news briefs for September 1, 2015. Bishop & Associates Inc. launched its new, re-designed company website, which offers visitors an appealing user interface along with seamless and simple navigation features. The homepage prominently highlights Bishop’s latest research reports withRead More

For the latest appointments, distribution agreements, and awards, check out the news briefs for August 11, 2015. Hubbel Incorporated announced a number of appointments for its BURNDY and Harsh & Hazardous businesses within its Hubbell Construction & Energy Group. David Smith has been named vice president and general manager, BURNDY USA, within the new HCERead More

For the latest appointments, certifications, and facility openings, read the news briefs for August 4, 2015.   TE Connectivity has been named a lead partner to Andretti Technologies, the technology incubation and advanced engineering business of Andretti Autosport. The groundbreaking technology partnership will leverage TE’s expertise in sensors and connectors, including its DEUTSCH Autosport rangeRead More