A Blog on Huber Suhner and how to amaze customers!

  I have always had a soft spot for Huber Suhner connectors. They are so well made and have such an extensive range. It is fair to say that Huber Suhner operates in the top end of the RF Connector market. However, it must be added some of their products are working at the very […]

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 Review of interconnection in 2013

  The past 12 months have proven to be exciting, demanding, innovative and unpredictable – but that is manufacturing for you! As this is my last Blog of the year I, I thought I should see 2013 out with a review of the year’s outstanding moments. The year started with the continued use of CCA […]

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 iPass+™ HD Interconnect System

  Molex has further enhanced their range of IPass interconnect solutions with the IPass+ next generation of interconnect, designed to meet SAS-3 next-generation speed and density requirements. Molex is at the front of the pack in the drive to meet our ever-demanding need for speedy networks and according to their website, their iPass+ HD system, […]

A Guide to Cable Screening:

  The giant that is Belden Cables has produced a fantastic guide to Cable Screening – it gives you a simple, yet detailed, guide on all you need to know about cable screening. You probably think that you know all there it to know about cable screening, but I guarantee that after reading this guide […]

A Blog on Positive Growth in the Connector market

  Unless you have been living under a rock for the past 4 years you will have noticed that the market for interconnection products has been through a rough time.   However, the time has now come to start believing that the future is bright and that things really are on the right track – here […]

A Blog on useful technology community:

For those of you who sometimes feel a little lonely, either designing or working with Electronics, it’s good to know that you are not alone. Let me tell you why! Farnell’s Element 14 has really started to take off.  From what started as a quirky idea of giving extra resources to people using the Farnell […]

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 […]

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 […]

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