The aerospace and defense industry is being reshaped by the rapid adoption of AI and the industry-wide shift to open standards. With its 2024 acquisition of AirBorn underway, and 2025 acquisition incoming, Molex has been launched into these critical markets and their cutting-edge engineering breakthroughs. Molex has seized new opportunities in the aerospace and defense technologyRead More
Smart textiles facilitate data transmission, conductivity, and sensing while preserving mechanical strength, flexibility, and performance. By infusing conductive fibers and integrated electronic components, new wire sleeve strategies that sense and react to external stimuli enable the development of novel technologies. Thanks to advances in miniaturization, nanotechnology, and sensing arrays, conventional wire protection is evolving. InsteadRead More
Data centers use many methods to keep their information and communication technology equipment cool, including traditional air-cooling and newer immersion cooling methods. Article Contributed By David Beach, Market Segment Manager, Anderson Power Air-based cooling systems have been the go-to method for keeping information and communication technology (ICT) equipment cool. Often configured with hot/cold aisles forRead More
Agriculture has always been a demanding industry, but with the rapid advancement of Agritech, new challenges have emerged. From precision farming and autonomous machinery to sensor-driven irrigation systems, modern agricultural equipment must function reliably in some of the harshest conditions. Extreme temperatures, high humidity, exposure to dirt and chemicals, and mechanical stress all contribute toRead More
Today, consumers can swipe a finger to remotely adjust the thermostat, preheat the oven, or start a load of laundry. But while wirelessly controlled appliances and climate control systems add convenience, save energy, and anticipate maintenance, connector selection is key to designing them to withstand the demands of daily use. By Jim Connors, Business DevelopmentRead More
The industrial and commercial equipment market is undergoing a fundamental transformation as electrification moves from the automotive sector into construction, landscaping, logistics, and maintenance equipment. Small, engine-powered equipment is transitioning to electric power. While the electric vehicle transition is progressing unevenly, with some countries pulling back and others moving forward, the same technology is findingRead More
New cybersecurity directives in Europe and the United States will change industrial network design. Managed Ethernet switches are at the heart of this shift, providing the visibility, access control, and redundancy that unmanaged devices simply cannot deliver. By Basma Ahmed, Product Manager-Industrial Ethernet, Weidmuller USA In today’s industrial landscape, cybersecurity for OT networks is noRead More
Single-pair Ethernet enables devices to be connected over distances of up to 1,000 m with a transmission speed of 10 Mb/s via just one cable. SPE continues to evolve, and future advancements will extend that reach and add more advantages. By Andy Schäfer, Product Manager PCB Connectors, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, Blomberg, Germany The properties of single-pair Ethernet (SPE) provideRead More
As the first SerDes standard to enter mass production with a global OEM, MIPI A-PHY is securing its standing as the leading standardized SerDes technology for high-speed connectivity. MIPI A-PHY became the first SerDes (serializer-deserializer) standard in mass production with a global OEM. The high-speed automotive SerDes chipset from Velinktech, a MIPI Contributor member company,Read More
Drones and UAVs are faster, smarter, and lighter than ever. Learn how to specify the right high-performance interconnects for these machines. By Nicomatic As drones evolve to carry more sophisticated payloads and operate in harsher environments, connector design plays an increasingly important role in ensuring performance, durability, and signal integrity. In particular, micro-connectors are criticalRead More
Creating a realistic touch sensation is key to improving user experience by instilling confidence that the performed operation has been reliably completed. Haptic technology creates a touch experience in electronic devices with the use of force feedback, vibration, or motion. It is commonly used in game controllers and has seen increased demand in automotive andRead More
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
