The medical device industry is constantly innovating with new materials, wireless technologies, sensors, packaging, and power devices. However, despite the ongoing advances occurring in electronics, it is critical that all equipment continues to follow regulatory compliance. Medical equipment and medical devices are subject to stringent regulatory standards to ensure both operator and patient safety. TheRead More
Around the world, maritime vessel design is expanding to include new operational and battlefront technologies. These systems require compatible interconnects with high-speed performance, high-reliability, and the ruggedization features required to endure a military environment. Around the world, military vessels are undergoing rapid modernization as traditional naval shipboard systems expand to support recent developments in maritimeRead More
High power applications require innovative connectivity solutions that address battery performance, battery health, and safety. We asked Shakib Shaikh, product marketing manager-North America, and Swapnil Bhale, lead engineer-new product development at Amphenol Communications Solutions, how connectors contribute to the performance, health, and safety of battery management systems (BMS) in e-mobility applications. What do design engineersRead More
Modern automotive infotainment systems are designed to make driving safer, more convenient, and more enjoyable for drivers and passengers. Automation, AI, IoT, and driverless vehicles are playing significant roles in the development of advanced automotive infotainment systems. Compact, high-speed connectivity solutions that not only have high bandwidth and low latency, but also simplify assembly andRead More
The 1.25-meter mirror manufactured from this high-performance product will be evaluated for performance in space environments. The alloy is integral to optimized optical, thermal, structural, and dynamic mirror performance characteristics. One of Materion Corporation’s newer high-performance products, AyontEX alloy, has been selected for use in a NASA-funded telescope mirror prototype. This 1.25-meter mirror will beRead More
Safe railways and rolling stock depend on a combination of data-driven design, integration of smart and sustainable technologies, and quality components that are built to perform in harsh railway environments. Protecting passengers, cargo, and communities surrounding rail networks is a critical goal for designers of safe railways. Rail service, whether it’s a bullet train carryingRead More
Electrification, a process that has been evolving since the discovery of electricity, has become integral across many industries, including industrial, agriculture, and transportation. The transportation transformation extends to off-highway vehicles, encompassing diverse machines like tractors, mining equipment, construction vehicles, and more. These vehicles, designed for terrain beyond conventional roads, present unique engineering challenges. Off-highway vehiclesRead More
Terminal devices such as sensors, edge controllers, and mobile devices continue to decrease in size, creating challenges in connectivity design. Electronic devices continue to get smaller and smaller. Industrial applications require machines to take up less space to accommodate more of them. Automotive, transportation, and aerospace applications have size and weight limitations tied toRead More
AAO, founded by a group of 15 engineers in the early 1920s, has provided interconnects to every major military program, from subsea to naval to ground to air to space. Today, Amphenol Aerospace is the world’s largest supplier of military and aerospace connectors, but the company began its 100-year history as a supplier of aircraftRead More
Magnetic soldier wearable interconnects meet the unique demands of military personnel and equipment. Designed for critical mission success of field decision makers, these connectors offer seamless interoperability and reliable performance across military units. Introducing a new product development in magnetic soldier wearable connectors: A small, lightweight, flat connector specifically designed for soldier-worn applications, including dataRead More
From autonomous robots tasked with moving products throughout warehouses to automated transportation systems that handle last-mile delivery, robots are on the move in logistics systems. By Heilind Electronics The world of warehouse transportation is rapidly changing with the introduction of robotic transportation technologies. From autonomous robots tasked with moving products throughout warehouses to automated transportationRead More
Manufacturing and automation are undergoing a new industrial revolution. The growing demand for interoperability, interchangeability, and portability is driving this significant transformation led by open-source technologies. Open-source technologies, from Raspberry Pi-based industrial controllers to Linux edge devices, have enabled a shift in how industries approach automation. Open-source solutions in industrial environments offer adaptability and flexibilityRead More
