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 […]
A Blog on Disposable Connectors
In this era of green, environment friendly products there is still a need for disposable items. This week I am going to highlight Disposable Connectors and why we need them. The main application for disposable products is in the medical industry where, specifically, operating theatres are becoming increasingly more technology driven. Technology in the operating […]
European Customer Satisfaction Survey results
As first reported at connectorsupplier.com, the Bishop & Associates European Customer Satisfaction Survey Results are in and it makes for interesting reading! As you would expect the survey is both thorough and detailed. You can be sure the results are a true refection of the industry with the questions, in my view, being unbiased. I […]
Samtec Voted 1# Connector Manufacturer for Service
Did you know that For the eighth time, Samtec was ranked #1 in the Bishop and Associates “European Customer Survey Of The Electronic Connector Industry.” Samtec received the highest overall rating of the 43 connector companies surveyed. Just what makes them #1 in the eyes of their customers? One of the reasons is the quality of […]
A Blog on Cable / Connector Companies using Technology to help customers:
In previous blogs I have brought you Molex Connector.com and RS Design Spark (http://www.designspark.com/eng/page/designspark-pcb-home-page) where companies are leading the way in information delivery, specifically for the purpose of helping their customers. This week 3M enters the ring with their 3M Esperance newsletters. The content packed into these informative newsletters leads to more in-depth technical information […]
A Blog on Cable Shielding on Twisted Pair Cabling
Back in 1881 when Alexander Graham Bell invented Twisted Pair cables, he surely could never have imaged that they would still be in use today and that much of our high speed IT Cable technology could not work without his invention. A short history lesson: After the invention of the telephone, a rapid use of […]
A Blog on Cable Colour Codes
Ever wondered what colour codes multicore data cables use? Or why cable cores have different colours? If so, this week’s blog is just for you! To the untrained eye, the array of colours used on multicore can be confusing. It can often seem random when you have two identical cables using different colours, for example […]
A Blog on the new TE Cloudsplitter Connecter System
This month TE Connectivity launched their revolutionary Cloudsplitter connector system, an Ethernet RJ45 connector with 250 watts of power over a single cable. For a number of years demand for Power Over Ethernet (POE) has grown in demand. However, traditional RJ45 systems are very limited as to the amount of power that can be delivered […]
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 […]
