For the latest announcements from the connector industry, check out the interconnect news for November 17, 2015. Mouser Electronics announced that Hayne Shumate, Mouser’s vice president of Internet business, has been honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the Electronic Components Industry Association. The ECIA, the leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs andRead More
For the latest announcements from the connector industry, check out the news briefs for November 10, 2015. Mouser Electronics announced the addition of adaptive driver assistance systems (ADAS) information to its automotive applications site. ADAS enhances the driving experience while providing an increased level of safety, which is expected to significantly reduce automotive accidents. TheseRead More
The interconnect news for November 3, 2015, includes a changing of the guard at HARTING, a new facility for Harwin, and an extended partnership between CDM and TE. After almost 50 years in the management of the HARTING Technology Group, Dietmar Harting named his son Philip Harting the new chairman of the board as of OctoberRead More
For the latest announcements from the connector industry, check out the news briefs for October 20, 2015. Molex expanded its printed electronics portfolio with the recent acquisition of Minnesota-based Soligie Inc. Custom Soligie solutions provide a robust and economical alternative to a rigid printed circuit board (PCB) or copper flex circuits in sensor applications forRead More
Read the latest interconnect news for September 8, 2015. Molex announced it operates a fully ISO 146441-1:1999 Class 8-certified clean room, satisfying strict particulate contamination levels specified by ISO-compliant requirements. Located in Thailand, the facility has less than 100,000 particulates (³0.5mm) per cubic foot of air and manufactures a variety of ISO 13485-compliant medical cablesRead More
Bishop & Associates completed its 2015 customer survey of electronic distributors. In the second of two articles, we reveal the distributors rated best for website usefulness and price competitiveness, as well as best overall distributor. Bishop & Associates just concluded its annual survey of electronic distributors, in which it asked connector and cable assembly users toRead More
Mergers, personnel changes, product news and more are all part of the news briefs for July 14, 2015. Amphenol has made a binding offer of $1.275 billion to Bain Capital for FCI Asia, which will be the company’s second acquisition this year. The acquisition, which will be financed with cash and debt, will close byRead More
The news briefs for June 23, 2015 include new company leaders, a plethora of distributor recognition, and service- and product-related announcements geared to better serve connector customers. Mouser Electronics announced the opening of a Japan Customer Service Center, located in Tokyo. Mouser will provide customer service and local technical support as it establishes a deeperRead More
With pervasive connectivity, powerful features emerge that change the entire automotive ecosystem in the connected car. In recent years, in-car systems have been supplemented by basic Internet connectivity, allowing drivers and passengers to remain “plugged in” to the business and social networks they take for granted when at home or in the office. But whatRead More
The awards pile up along with acquisitions, partnerships, and promotions in the news briefs for June 9, 2015. Molex Incorporated announced the acquisition of ProTek Medical Ltd. by Molex Ireland Holdings B.V. Headquartered in Sligo, Ireland, ProTek Medical Ltd. specializes in supplying custom solutions for medical device manufacturers in the global medical industry. ItRead More
To learn more about recent appointments, promotions, and awards, check out the news briefs for May 19, 2015. Molex announced the acquisition of certain assets of Soligie Inc., which specializes in printed and flexible electronic solutions for applications in medical, military, industrial, lighting, and consumer goods. Products range from sensor systems, medical wearables, LED lighting,Read More
While secondary sourcing can be a viable option to mitigate supply chain interruptions, many connectors for today’s automobiles are so specialized that finding a second source can mean a whole new set of challenges. The “supply chain” is the process by which a company creates and distributes its products and services to the end users. The execution begins whenRead More
