Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. May 2026 Connector Industry News May 2026 Connector Industry News > Community News Bulgin sponsors engineering education through the STEM On Track program at King’s Ely school in Cambridgeshire. STEM On Track provides studentsRead More
New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. May 2026 New Connectivity Products May 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Würth Elektronik expanded its product range with a comprehensive heat sink portfolio divided into three specialized product groups. The WE-HTO heat sinks are designed for THT-TO packages like the TO-220 and TO-247. WE-HIC includesRead More
Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. April 2026 Connector Industry News April 2026 Connector Industry News > Award News Harwin announced its Distributor of the Year Awards, with DigiKey declared the Global Winner 2026. Harwin highlighted DigiKey’s exceptional performanceRead More
New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. April 2026 New Connectivity Products April 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Neutrik Group Americas partnered with NETGEAR to incorporate its locking etherCON, opticalCON, and powerCON connections into its new M4350-16M4V switch. The NETGEAR M4350-16M4V switch employs industry-standard NEUTRIK locking connectors throughout: etherCON for network, opticalCON for fiber, andRead More
Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. March 2026 Connector Industry News March 2026 Connector Industry News > Partnership and Distribution News Würth Elektronik launched its new partner program with a kick-off event held at Texas Instruments, the program’sRead 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
Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. February 2026 Connector Industry News February 2026 Connector Industry News > Award News DigiKey has been ranked #171 on the 2025 list of America’s Top Private Companies by Forbes. This is the fourth consecutiveRead More
New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. February 2026 New Connectivity Products February 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Hirose introduced the compact PO(M2) Series that supports RF performance up to 6 GHz and is engineered to meet the demands of space-constrained, high-density RF systems and advanced electronic devices. The series incorporates aRead More
Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. January 2026 Connector Industry News January 2026 Connector Industry News > Award News Hirose’s ZE150HV Series has been selected as a CES Innovation Awards Honoree within Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility, presentedRead More
New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. January 2026 New Connectivity Products January 2026 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. binder’s Harsh Environment Connector (HEC) is engineered for reliable performance in demanding outdoor applications. Robust materials, advanced sealing technology, and durable construction ensure HEC’s dependable connectivity even under extreme conditions, making it well-suited forRead More
Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry. December 2025 Connector Industry News December 2025 Connector Industry News > Award News Weidmuller USA announced that the global Weidmüller Group has earned the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for outstanding commitment toRead More
New-to-market connectivity products, including interconnects, wire, cable, and cable assemblies, sensors, antennas, materials, accessories, tools, and development kits. December 2025 New Connectivity Products December 2025 New Connectivity Products > Interconnects, etc. Phoenix Contact’s M17 PRO hybrid connector is the first M17 circular connector in accordance with the IEC standard 61076-2-117. The M17 PRO hybrid combines data, signal, and power transmission in a compact, single-cable solution.Read More
