Vehicles face some of the harshest conditions imaginable. From mud to salt, this equipment requires every component inside to be rugged and reliable to keep systems running smoothly. In today’s transportation industry, vehicles and machinery face some of the harshest conditions imaginable. From navigating muddy construction sites to braving salt-laden marine environments, this equipment requiresRead 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

For some, the ultimate form of mobility is the robotaxi, a fully autonomous ride-on-demand vehicle that relieves passengers of the headaches of ownership. How close is this dream to reality? It has been 100 years since Francis Houdina operated his radio-controlled automobile through New York, barreling down Broadway and Fifth Streets. While the vehicle —Read More

Meet the Connector: Panel Feedthrough Connectors Panel feedthrough connectors allow electrical signals, data, or power to pass through a panel, enclosure, or bulkhead — in essence providing a connection between the inside and the outside of the system. In harsh environments, they create a secure, sealed passageway to prevent any type of disruption to theRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights rugged interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Rugged Interconnects The Cinch Dura-Con Micro-D connectors available from PEI-Genesis offer a lightweight solution without compromising performance. Built to stringent MIL-DTL-83513 standards, these rugged, high-performance, and compact rectangular connectors are ideal for harsh environments, including rail applications. The JK06 Series from JAERead More

Much of the computing equipment world — and particularly data centers — dedicated to artificial intelligence workloads have a problem. They eat too much electrical energy, generate too much heat, and consume inordinate amounts of water. Communities that once welcomed the construction of a data center now question whether the local infrastructure can support theRead More

Heat pump technology has emerged as a powerful solution in the push toward energy efficiency for a wide variety of applications. Heat pumps can be utilized in residential and industrial HVAC systems, appliances such as clothes dryers and water heaters, and even electric vehicles. Unlike conventional heating systems that generate heat through combustion or resistance,Read More

Connectors play an outsized role in the performance and longevity of photovoltaic systems. Now, a new generation of photovoltaic systems have been developed to address the unique requirements of the solar industry. By Amphenol Industrial Operations Solar connectors provide the critical electrical and mechanical link between solar panels, inverters, and other components. Their reliability directlyRead 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

In the field, at home, and even in hospital settings, demand for medical devices that are small, light, durable, reliable, and portable are creating pressure for smaller interconnects. Portability is an ongoing trend for medical devices. Monitoring equipment is no longer limited to a fixed location, even within a hospital setting. To achieve this portability,Read More

The Covid-19 pandemic brought about a reexamination of the global electronics supply chain. New strategies were needed to ensure timely access to critical supplies. Now, sensors, the IoT, and AI are helping connector suppliers get products to their customers. During the Covid-19 pandemic, shortages of critical supplies, including electronic components needed for ventilators and otherRead More