A Simple Guide to Mil Spec Connectors
If you work in Electrical / Electronic manufacturing you will at some point come in contact with Military Specification (Mil Spec) Connectors and, like many people, you probably find the wide variety of specifications and options confusing. Don’t worry you’re not alone, many people who have not had the specific training find mil spec connectors […]
A Blog on Low Cost Manufacturing
This week I was going to write about new technology however, since the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka has seen a tragic loss of life in a textile factory I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about how this is very relevant to our industry and specifically Cable Assembly. Just like the textile industry, the assembly […]
A Blog on Heatproof cables
With a weekend of warm weather, and more to come, I was thinking about how cables react to different environments, specifically heat. If you are designing a product that will be exposed to fluctuating and extreme temperatures what cable should you use? There are many options and, depending on the specific application, one may be […]
Helpful information from JST
Here is another great example of a connector manufacturer engaging with it’s customers in a practical way, using technology. JST has an on-line interaction portal where customers can ask questions and receive answers. Unlike normal FAQ sections on websites, there seem to have been some really great answers here to customers’ questions; from explanations over […]
TE Connectivity wins prestigious Desingcon award
And the awards just keep coming for TE Connectivity, with the latest award from Designcon for their STRADA Whisper connectors. Awarded ‘Best Interconnect Technologies & Components’ at Designcon 2013, it’s clear that there must be something in the STRADA series – so let’s take a closer look. According to TE The STRADA Whisper backplane family […]
Good news as Harwin UK Invest £1M in their Portsmouth Branch
Good news! This week Harwin the UK connector manufacturer announced a £1M investment in their Portsmouth plant to accommodate the manufacture of their new 1.25mm pitch Gecko connector family. This is doubly good news because, not only is this fantastic proof that the UK is a great home for competitive manufacturing for major brands, it […]
Times Microwave and Seriously Clever Tools!
In this digital age we have come to expect more from major manufactures, and we want more information and instant access. Some of the best manufactures do their very uppermost to satisfy this need in their customers. If you are not familiar with Times Microwave, then may I introduce to you one of the best […]
A Blog on the future of interconnect technology
If, like me, you constantly think about the future and about what technological advances will come, you may find interconnection of particular interest. There have been many predictions of the future, including this video featuring Walter Cronkite in the 1967 show “The home office of 2001” http://youtu.be/V6DSu3IfRlo This may be comical to watch now, but there […]
A Blog on Apple Interconnect
If you are one of the many people who currently use Apple products you will have noticed, no doubt, that the cables you need to connect the device to another are proprietary and cost a lot, too! It has to be said that Apple has come up with some fantastic innovation. For example, Thunderbolt Cables […]
A blog on Round & Flat Ribbon cable
This week I am going to give you my reasons for loving Round & Flat ribbon cable. I will also explain how it can not only reduce your stress levels, but can also save you a ton on money in the process. If you are creating a data connection you have the choice of many […]
