UKCA Mark Deadline Extended
The implementation of the new CA mark for use in products sold in Great Britain will now take effect at the end of 2024. Here’s what you need to know. Great Britain is developing its own independent regulatory framework for goods sold in England, Scotland, and Wales. As part of this process, products — including […]
Connectors for Live Music
When you experience live music, it can be the most exciting, life fulfilling and emotional experience you can have there is nothing that compares to it. In this blog we are going to explore some of the best connectors for live music on the market, and why some of the best connectors are the simplest […]
That is a tight fit! With Molex Pico-EZmate Connectors!
If you are working on a new design where space is tight or just need a low height from your wire to PCB Board connections, then you will want to check out the EZmate Connectors from Molex. A 1mm pitch connector one of the smallest from Molex’s vast range it has an astonishing low height […]
Ten things to consider when choosing a Coax Connector
Coax is still one of the most popular mediums for transmitting information and looks like it is here to stay. Developed in the 1880’s Coaxial Cable was invented by English engineer and mathematician Oliver Heaviside, who patented the design to aid in the development of long range communications. These days Coax still plays an important part in […]
Amphenol’s 2M connector series Connectors
For those of you who are familiar with the Mill Spec MIL-DTL-38999 Series of connectors you’ll know they remain widely popular and although initially introduced in the 1930’s their simple design has stood the test of time. I have always believed that good designs stick around and if things work then why over engineer improvements. […]
A Blog on Weidmüller RockStar® Connectors
Some time ago in a previous blog I introduced you to the then new RockStar Connectors from Weidmüller, an innovation in modular connector systems specifically designed for the industrial interconnect market. Since the launch there have been new innovations and product developments that are worth sharing with you and for those not already familiar with […]
Han® 1A rectangular connectors as a new Ethernet interface
Harting Ltd continue to offer innovation and this week I bring you the Han® 1A with Ethernet Interface. In my previous blog I introduced the 1A Range and now Harting have made this super connector series even better by enabling the use of Ethernet. According to Harting “Ethernet-based data networks have become indispensable in the […]
Low cost V cheap!
If you are a design engineer, you’re probably under pressure right now to design using lower cost parts. We understand the fear of “low cost” but don’t worry we know the difference between cheap and low cost! Just like you we spend our time making things, we know what falls apart after 5 minutes and […]
A Blog on Yamaichi Y-Circ P T-Series (IP68) Connectors
For those familiar with the likes of Lemo and Fischer connectors you will be aware of their specific speciality in small very robust Push-Pull circular connector systems. You may not be aware of the Yamaichi T-series and their new kid on the block waterproof versions of the Y-Circ P Connectors. Despite the company name suggesting […]
5 Things to Avoid When Importing
As the Chinese new year’s celebrations seem a long way agao many UK manufacturers have become painfully aware of our reliance on low cost Far East imports as the COVID-19 Viros has created a lock down in many factries accross the nation. In many cases UK firms have probably been ouart short forgetting that for […]
