connectors

October 2025 New Connectivity Products 

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

Acquisition Update: Molex and AirBorn CEOs Share Insights

Last year, Molex stunned the electronics industry with its acquisition of AirBorn, a leader in military and aerospace interconnects. Now their CEOs report on how the first year together has yielded benefits for both companies — and the customers. At the end of 2024, Molex made one of the most significant acquisitions of the year,Read More

New Micromobility Technologies Empower the Individual

The transportation landscape has dramatically changed in many countries as advanced electric bicycles, scooters, and other micromobility technologies help ease congestion and pollution, and empower individuals to travel with ease. The tremendous growth of micromobility in the post-pandemic era is a natural result of the convenience, affordability, sustainability, and freedom human-scale transportation offers. Electric technologiesRead More

Sealed Solutions: Why IP-Rated Connectors Are Critical in Transportation

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

Material Considerations: Cable Assemblies for High-Temperature Applications

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

Rugged Interconnects Product Roundup

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

Connectors Contribute to Energy Reduction in the Data Center

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

Advanced Photovoltaic Connectors Improve Efficiency of Solar Systems

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

What are MC4 Connectors?

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

Connectors for Energy Applications Product Roundup  

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

Medical Devices on the Move

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

Connectors for Medical Diagnostics Product Roundup  

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

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