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 […]
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 Guide to CCA & CCS Cables
This week’s blog is brought to you in association with FS Cables (www.fscables.com) who have produced a great guide to CCA (copper clad aluminium) and CCS (copper clad steel). What is CCA? CCA is an aluminium conductor with a thin copper coating. It is made by encasing a rod of aluminium in a layer of […]
2012 – a year of change!
As this is the last of our blogs for 2012, I thought I would give you a review of the year and highlight my personal view of the year. Over the past 12 months we have seen the introduction of many new products and innovations, as well as the updating of some existing products. The […]
Contactless Connectors? The future is here!
The revolution has begun! That’s right, the future is here and you heard it here first! In the beginning there was wireless data communication, and then there was connector-less charging ; now TE Connectivity has produced Contactless Technology. This new technology allows for the transition of Power & Data between contactless points that can operate […]
A Blog on Product Spotlight the Molex Minifit Jnr Connector series.
This week I am going to discuss the Molex Minifit Junior connector series. It is, quite literally, everywhere and you’ll find you know this connector series better than you think. This 4.2mm pitch connector comes in 2-24 way connectors with polarised locking systems, and are primarily designed to be used in White Goods, IT Telecoms […]
A blog on 3M’s growing Twin Axial Range
I have been watching the 3M range of Twin Axial cable products for some time, in anticipation of seeing the direction that 3M will take with the product range. In my previous Blog I showcased the new release of the Twin Axial cable, go back and have a read about this great new product. The […]
