This week’s Product Roundup highlights radiation-resistant connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Radiation-Resistant Connectors Smiths Interconnect’s LightCONEX VITA 66.5 Style C Hybrid plug-in module with integrated optical transceiver and RF cables meets the stringent SWaP requirements of today’s defense applications in which fiber optics are replacing high bandwidth copper interconnects. It offers flexibility, lightRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. March 2026 New Connectivity Products  March 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. binder’s portfolio of customized connectivity solutions expands with the launch of its new M8 flange connectors featuring a solder connection. The rugged, space-saving connectors offer maximum flexibility during cable assembly, making them ideal forRead More

By: Rob Iversrud, Senior Product and Category Manager, Waytek As vehicle electrification, automation, and connectivity advance, the demand for more rugged, high-performance connectors in harsh vehicle environments grows. Today’s connectors must handle higher power loads, extreme environmental conditions, and increased data transmission requirements while remaining cost-effective and easy to install. Key emerging trends are shapingRead 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

This week’s Product Roundup highlights sterilizable and autoclavable interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Sterilizable and Autoclavable Interconnects Bernd Richter GmbH, an Amphenol company, demonstrates its advanced capabilities in the development of hybrid silicone round cables engineered for demanding applications such as endoscopic devices. These high-performance cable systems withstand over 500 autoclave cycles, ensuringRead More

Farm country is rapidly becoming the land of automation, with sensor-led crop monitoring systems, drones that strategically apply chemicals, and tractors that navigate fields using lidar guidance. Now robotics built with harsh environment connectivity are replacing human labor in the fields as precision agricultural robots harvest crops. Agricultural robots are beginning to take on theRead More

Dependable connectivity is vital to safe and efficient technologies. However, this can be especially challenging in outdoor environments where exposure to the elements and unpredictable conditions impact the integrity of interconnects. Advances in materials and design help meet performance, safety, and sustainability goals. Article Contributed by Tristan Stubbs, Mechanical Engineer at Bulgin Dependable electrical connectivityRead More

A variety of new materials and designs are helping connector manufacturers meet the demand for more rugged and water-tight electronic components. Water may be the enemy of electronics, but properly sealed and protected connectors are at work in complex applications such as outdoor weather stations, naval equipment, traffic infrastructure, lighting systems, outdoor screen technologies, andRead More

Agriculture has always been a demanding industry, but with the rapid advancement of Agritech, new challenges have emerged. From precision farming and autonomous machinery to sensor-driven irrigation systems, modern agricultural equipment must function reliably in some of the harshest conditions. Extreme temperatures, high humidity, exposure to dirt and chemicals, and mechanical stress all contribute toRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights waterproof and hermetically sealed connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Waterproof and hermetically sealed connectors  Eaton’s 8D Hermetic MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connectors, available at PEI-Genesis. feature stainless steel housing, glass-fused inserts, and a leak rate under 10⁻⁷ atm.cm³/s for extreme environments. With up to 128 contacts (#22D), resistance toRead More

The industrial and commercial equipment market is undergoing a fundamental transformation as electrification moves from the automotive sector into construction, landscaping, logistics, and maintenance equipment. Small, engine-powered equipment is transitioning to electric power. While the electric vehicle transition is progressing unevenly, with some countries pulling back and others moving forward, the same technology is findingRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. November 2025 New Connectivity Products November 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. PEI-Genesis offers Trompeter Space-Rated Subminiature RF Connectors from Cinch Connectivity Solutions worldwide. Trompeter connectors have been integral to mission-critical programs, including communications satellites, GPS navigation satellites, and rovers. These high-reliability connectors are specifically designedRead More

New prototyping tools and processes make custom solutions more accessible and affordable. When an off-the-shelf solution won’t do, a custom connector can be created. Advanced design software and manufacturing tools such as CNC and 3D printing enable suppliers to very quickly create sophisticated prototypes of custom connectors. A few years ago, this would have beenRead More

New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. October 2025 New Connectivity Products October 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Bulgin’s new Standard Vitalis Buccaneer range of sustainable, waterproof connectors is a bio-based alternative to its flagship series, the Standard Buccaneer, offering the same technical performance with improved sustainability. The Standard Vitalis Buccaneer isRead 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

Meet the Connector: MC4 Connectors MC4, a type of PV connector, allows adjacent solar panels to be easily connected by hand to create a string of panels, but require a tool to disconnect, ensuring that the panels don’t accidently disconnect when the cables are pulled. MC4 is a type of photovoltaic (PV) connector used primarily forRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for energy applications from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Energy Applications PEI Genesis supplies the Souriau UT0 circular metal connector series. UT0 features an IP68/69K sealing level and shielding capability for use in harsh environmental conditions such as high vibration levels, water, or shock. It provides aRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for medical diagnostics from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for Medical Diagnostics PEI-Genesis offers LEMO’s Redel P Series push-pull self-latching connectors featuring a secure mechanical connection with a push-pull self-latching system and an audible click when mated. Standard and reverse gender configurations and multiple mechanical keying options areRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights high-speed connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. High-speed connectors The Amphenol R-VPX Evolution Series, available at PEI-Genesis, offers high-speed modules capable of 16+ Gb/s data rate transfers. The series supports the latest high-speed protocols while still meeting OpenVPX requirements. The R-VPX Evolution Series meets VITA 46 and 47 requirementsRead More

The arrival of the single-pair Ethernet (SPE) interface marked a significant advancement in industrial connectivity. The new interface reduced wiring, power, and complexity while setting the stage for new technologies, including AI, to become part of factory, building management, automotive, and IoT systems. Now the two organizations that separately championed the interface have joined forces.Read More