New (ish) Product Innovations!
This week’s blog is all about innovation. However, the innovation I bring you is not new. I know this does not sound right at all, but keep reading. If like me you believe the best things are simple and done well you’ll love this new product innovation – the Souriau Hermetic Feed-through (Solder Contacts on […]
New Molex Wire-To-Edge-Card Power Connectors
Recently Molex has launched a new connector system the EdgeMate and we think this is a great idea. Many companies needing to reduce costs and improve connectivity will do well to learn about Molex’s new product EdgeMate. The EdgeMate interconnect system makes the PCB wire to board header redundant as the wire to board connector […]
How much should a Cable Assembly cost?
If you have ever designed or had a cable assembled at some point you have probably thought, how much should this cost? This is a question we are asked all the time and it is a lot easier to answer than you would think. But before I answer this question I’m going to tell a […]
A New Guide: MPO Fibre Connectors
One of the most useful innovations in the use of fibre optics for datacoms has to be MPO (Multi-fibre Push On) and this week I will be introducing you to this great and largely under used system. If you are not familiar with MPO fibre, it is a connector for cables with four to twenty-four […]
New Heatless Crimp Splices
While there are many splice connectors on the market there are none that provide an environmental seal along with their unique termination method and that do not require any heatshrink. Enter Carslile Interconnect with their revolutionary splice system. The problem with traditional splice connectors is the lack of environmental protection making repairs in applications […]
Lemo introduces very small high-density IP68 connectors!
Lemo, the connector company known for miniature connector systems designed for harsh environments and broadcast, has introduced its MM Range offering even higher density in these tiny connectors. This is a great innovation as many modern cables require more connections without compromising on space so the physical size of these connectors is crucial. According to […]
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 & […]
Nicab Ltd Invest in new Cirris CR+ Test Equipment!
We’re really happy to make today’s announcement as this major investment confirms our commitment to quality. We will now have the ability to provide more detailed tests on our clients Cable Assemblies & Harnesses, which will go further than many of our competitors standard tests of Continuity, Shorts, Crosses and Open Connections. The increased […]
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 […]
