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 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

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.

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.

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

August 2013—Mew videos from LADD provide in-depth assembly instructions for key DEUTSCH connector series, including the DRB, DRC, DT, HD10, HD30, HDP20, Quick Connect, and STRIKE connector.

June 11, 2013 – The name Weller has long stood for innovative solutions in soldering. Recently, it published this list of suggestions for the care and use of soldering tips, to prolong the tips’ lives and maintain superior performance.

May 14, 2013 – A new generation of electrical design tools is now being used by hundreds of OEM and harness manufacturing companies worldwide, from 10-employee companies to the biggest companies in the industry. 

May 14, 2013 – Five critical considerations for choosing the right flexible circuit supplier.

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.

April 2, 2013—Once an indicator for economic trends and equity markets, data on the metal’s prices and US equities show a directional divergence, with stocks doing well while copper isn’t, and with the economy showing modest growth. 

March 12, 2013 – In 1996, the insulated conductor industry determined that DC-withstand testing of the plastic (XLPE) insulation systems, either in the cable factory as a routine production test or after installation as the higher voltage proof test, was detrimental to the life of the insulation and therefore stopped recommending it.