If you’re in Santa Clara on January 20, don’t miss the DesignCon keynote address of Tektronix’s Pat Byrne, where he’ll discuss how to improve workflow integration throughout the product development process.   Pat Byrne, president of Tektronix, will be a keynote speaker at this year’s DesignCon. The show’s keynotes were selected to inspire and challengeRead More

TE was named a Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Innovator for the fifth consecutive year. †   TE Connectivity was named a Thomson Reuters 2015 Top 100 Global Innovator for the fifth consecutive year in recognition of its achievements as one of the world leaders in innovation. The program, an initiative of the IP & ScienceRead More

Every Friday we bring you the latest announcements from connector manufacturers, distributors, and their OEM customers in interconnect news. See who’s in the news this week.   TE Named Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Innovator  TE Connectivity was named a Thomson Reuters 2015 Top 100 Global Innovator for the fifth consecutive year in recognition ofRead More

The interconnect news for December 8, 2015, share the latest connector industry and OEM announcements. TE Connectivity announced that its 25G active optics featuring Coolbit optical engines received an R&D 100 Award. Sponsored by R&D Magazine, the R&D 100 awards honor outstanding projects and developments from global research and development teams. TE’s line of 25GRead More

As the volume of counterfeit components increases in the marketplace, new solutions are needed to improve electronics supply chain integrity and stability.     As a serious challenge to today’s global electronics supply chain, counterfeiting and gray market diversion of electronics components threaten the integrity of products for manufacturers. Counterfeits and obsolete electronic components contribute toRead More

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

For the latest announcements from the connector industry, check out the interconnect news for November 17, 2015. Mouser Electronics announced that Hayne Shumate, Mouser’s vice president of Internet business, has been honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the Electronic Components Industry Association. The ECIA, the leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs andRead 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