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  • The World’s Top 100 Electronic Connector Manufacturers 

    In 2025, the world’s top 100 connector manufacturers generated $81.386 billion in shipments, representing 82.1% of the total worldwide connector market—up from 81.0% in 2024. A new Bishop & Associates report identifies these companies and analyzes their activities, performance, products, and expertise. Bishop & Associates new 10-chapter research report provides a comprehensive analysis of theRead More

  • What is an Ultrasound Cable Assembly?

    An ultrasound cable is a multi-conductor micro-coaxial cable assembly that links an ultrasound transducer or probe to the imaging system. It carries dozens to hundreds of individually shielded signal channels between the transducer array and the console. These assemblies are typically custom-built per probe and imaging-system platform, with channel count, conductor gauge, and connectors specifiedRead More

Learning Tools

Dr. Bob on Connector Wear Mechanisms

September 2013 – Wear issues are best addressed in the design and manufacture of the connector system. Dr. Bob explains what causes wear in a connector and how the science behind the process works, then makes recommendations to help protect against connector wear in your next design.

High-Flex Versus High-Flex-Life Cable

September 2013 – Once you’ve established that high-flex-life cable is appropriate for your application, you face the dilemma of choosing a supplier. Is high-flex-life cable a commodity, or does it really matter which supplier you choose?

Choosing the Right Cutting and Stripping Machine is All About the Apps

September 2013 – Choosing a new wire cutting and stripping machine can be like shopping for a new car: With so many choices, where does one start? A nice little sports car might be fun to own, but how often will it just sit in the driveway because it can’t carry a load of kids or some odd-sized goods from the home improvement store? Schleuniger’s Pete Doyton walks us through the steps to follow when choosing a new C&S machine.

HDMI Forum Releases Version 2.0 of the HDMI Specification

HDMI Forum Releases Version 2.0 of the HDMI Specification HDMI Forum announced the release of Version 2.0 of the HDMI specification. This latest HDMI specification, the first to be developed by the HDMI Forum, offers a significant increase in bandwidth (up to 18Gb/s) to support new features such as 4K@50/60 (2160p), which is four timesRead More

Evolution of a Crimp Tool

August 2013 – Professional crimp tools are used in a variety of industries and end-use applications, each with specific criteria for performance. End users should look for tools designed to address the key characteristics of reliability and consistency to ensure a professional connection that lasts.

All Electrical Conduits Are Not Created Equal

August 2013 – For decades, PVC-jacketed metallic conduits have dominated most industries in the US market as a standard for cable protection applications, even though emerging technologies far outperform them in many aspects.

Choosing and Using A Structural Adhesive

Why Use a Structural Adhesive? Structural adhesives are chosen for a multitude of assembly operations. Unlike mechanical fastening methods, they don’t damage substrates (no need to drill holes and no heat distortion as when welding metal); can join dissimilar materials without galvanic corrosion; are amenable to a number of different geometries; don’t concentrate stress atRead More

Product Focus: How to Choose Shrink Tubing Size and Material

April 9, 2013 – Grayline provides detailed information on factors to consider when choosing the correct shrink tubing for your application. This step-by-step guide assures you’re buying the correct product for your needs and helps you identify the most cost-effective solution.

Analysis of the World’s Top 100 Electronic Connector Manufacturers
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