A Blog on How to choose Alternative Connectors
We have all come to accept that the global supply shortages are affecting us all and no one in manufacturing can deny the daily challenges we face. Although this is a short-term problem with a long tail it must be accepted and planned for. Assuming parts will be in stock for now is no longer […]
A Blog on The Current the State of Electronics Manufacturing Industry.
As we enter into a new phase of our lockdown reality, I thought it would be interesting to write about the state of the manufacturing industry including the challenges trends and success stores we have seen. Not being someone to dwell on the negative I believe we cannot escape the fact that many companies have […]
A Blog on Snapshot of the connector industry
Good news as the latest figures from Bishop & Associates, The Connector industry sales were up +5.1% in the fourth quarter of 2014. As first reported by www.connectorsupplier.com this is proof that the manufacturing industry for interconnection products is healthy and improving. The following fissures highlight this upward trend. 2014 Regional Results: As […]
A Guide to UL Rated Cable
Like many others out there I sometimes find the choice of UL Cable overwhelming and choosing the right cable can be difficult given the choices available. For example, say you are making a product designed for the USA Market. You know you must use UL Rated cable, but what cable do you choose, and is […]
A Blog on Linear Heat Detection Cable
Here is a product that I’ll bet you have never seen before – Heat-detecting cable manufactured by Patol Ltd! This is a revolutionary, innovative product that acutely detects heat with no electronics or sensors. The cable itself is the sensor. Mainly used in nuclear reactors and other no-fail applications, it comes in Analogue & […]
5 Reasons Cables Fail & How This Can Be Avoided
A well-designed cable, built by professionals used in non-harsh conditions should last a lifetime – literally your lifetime – so why is it that we sometimes hear about cables failing? Theoretically, they should have a much longer lifespan than most of the electrical goods/ electronics which they connect. 1: Right Connector Wrong Cable Many […]
A Blog on Cables returning to the UK for Manufacture
In the last 12 months we have seen a massive amount of Cable Assemblies and Electronics being brought back into the UK for manufacturing. This is great news, so let us take a look at why this shift, focusing specifically on Cable Assemblies. There are 5 main reasons for the re-partition of assembly work and […]
5 Reasons you will always need a cable
I am sometimes asked the question, “will cables become redundant when wireless takes over?” The answer is that, while wireless technology is a great technology, there are some things it just can’t do. Here is my top 5: 1: Power Wireless can not deliver power the way a cable can – when it comes to […]
New Anti-Capillary Cable from HUBER+SUHNER
HUBER+SUHNER has introduced a silicone-free RADOX® anti-capillary cable to meet the demand in the automotive market for barrier-sealed copper cables. This is an important development in the design of copper cables, where the demand for longer lasting cables has led to the development of innovations such as the anti capillary cable, to prevent the ingress […]
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 […]
