A new report from Bishop & Associates examines the way in which advanced technologies and expanded applications have created exceptional growth for the RF coax connector industry. Bishop & Associates’ new market research report, World RF Coax Connector Market 2025, explores the market surrounding one of the fastest growing categories of interconnects. RF coax interconnectsRead More
Bishop & Associates’ latest research report, World Connector Market Handbook, details the connector industry performance from 2015 through 2024 and offers a preliminary 2025 and 2030 forecast. In 2024, the connector industry saw sales grow a solid +5.6%. Is the industry expected to continue to grow at such a strong level or will there be aRead More
Bishop & Associates reports that 2024 was a good year for the connector industry, growing +5.6%, thanks to advancements in new and emerging technologies. The connector industry had a reasonably good year in 2024, increasing sales by +5.6. Orders were also positive, up +8.6% year-over-year. Order backlog was $21.3 billion at year end, up $270Read More
EV connector design plays a meaningful role in engineering breakthroughs that are adding efficiency, performance, and range to the next generation of electric vehicles. EV connector design is revolutionizing the electric and hybrid electric vehicle markets through innovative materials, enhanced performance, and lightweight, miniaturized formats that contribute powerfully to efficiency, performance, and range. EV performanceRead More
If you can’t beat them, join them. Companies acquired new capabilities through strategic moves in 2024. Plus, the big acquisition everyone was talking about at the end of the year. The connector industry keeps making connections — with other companies. In 2024, we saw a continuation of acquisition activity as suppliers expanded services, capabilities, products,Read More
Meet the Connector: VITA 67 VITA 67 connectors are a family of standards under the VITA (VMEbus International Trade Association) organization, specifically designed for coaxial and RF (Radio Frequency) interconnects in VPX systems (VITA 46). These connectors are used to integrate high-frequency signals into ruggedized embedded computing systems, making them ideal for applications that requireRead More
Standards related to electronic devices guarantee interoperability and expands market opportunity for high-volume production that reduces cost and encourages collaboration as well as competition to develop the most effective solution. A universe of standards plays a critical role in the complex world we live in. Imagine having different plugs on your toaster and coffee maker,Read More
By bringing together industry leaders to audit and uphold best practices for manufacturing processes, NADCAP supports safety and performance in a field where the stakes couldn’t be higher. In the fast-evolving landscape of aerospace and defense manufacturing, maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability is critical to success. Enter NADCAP, the National Aerospace andRead More
What companies led the connector industry in 2023? In this final article in the four-part series based on the new market research report by Bishop & Associates, we learn about the leading companies by product type. Bishop & Associates’ new 10-chapter research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the world’s Top 100 Electronic Connector Manufacturers,Read More
Meet the Connector: Overbraided Cables Overbraiding adds an added protective layer (or layers) to cables and wire harnesses. The process of overbraiding is designed to be cost effective and versatile. It is accomplished with a wide range of fibers and different braided design configurations to best meet the demands of an application. Fine metallic strandsRead More
This week’s Product Roundup highlights military-grade circular connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Military-grade circular connectors The JL10 Series from JAE features an adopted one-touch lock mechanism with superior mating and unmating operability for mating function ease. The JL10 receptacle offers a hybrid one-touch lock and threaded dual function mating. The connector offers matingRead More
Charging an electric car still takes longer than filling up a gas car. But that is about to change, and it all comes down to the connectors. The latest charging connectors are ready to dramatically upgrade charging infrastructure. At the moment, the slow EV charging experience remains one of the key barriers to electric carRead More
