L-com Global Connectivity announced that it has introduced a new series of Type-C USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 adapter cables. L-com’s Type-C USB adapter cables provide a quick and easy way to connect older peripheral devices to a new computer, or to connect new peripherals that use a Type-C connector to an older computer system. […]
Premo-Flex cable jumpers and assemblies from Molex offer LVDS capability
Molex, LLC is now offering the capability to create flat flex and etched polyimide Premo-Flex Cable Jumpers and Assemblies with low-voltage differential signal (LVDS) connectors. This new capability provides ready-to-use terminated cable jumpers for LVDS applications, simplifying manufacturing processes and streamlining procurement. Premo-Flex LVDS Cable Jumpers and Assemblies deliver robust and superior signal integrity performance […]
Report estimates active optical cable market to grow to $3.43 billion by 2022
A new market research report estimates that the active optical cable market will reach $3.43 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 27.1%. The report, “Active Optical Cable Market, by Protocol (InfiniBand, Ethernet, Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS), and Others) Form Factor (QSFP, CXP, and Others), End-user Application (Data center, Consumer Electronics, and Others), and Geography – Global […]
Cicoil celebrates 60 years in business
Cicoil, the originator of flexible flat cable solutions, is proud to announce the celebration of its 60th year in business. Cicoil owes its success to its customers, highly dedicated ownership and talented team of employees. Cicoil was founded in Chatsworth, California on March 5, 1956 as a provider of multi-conductor cables to the mainframe computer industry. […]
Trends: Industrial controls move forward with hybrid cable solutions
As industrial automation grows and becomes more complicated, more sophisticated control technologies emerge. For industrial cables, this means the need to reach faster speeds; more compact, lighter designs; hybrid cable and single-cable solutions to minimize space; and as always, extremely high-flex cores and jackets that can withstand the movement of industrial robotics and other machine […]
Igus receives three iF Design Awards for its motion plastic solutions
Note: This press release was updated with additional information on the e-bone on March 16. Since 1987, igus has been awarded a total of 35 iF Design Awards for its wide range of motion plastic solutions. The three most recent awards for innovative product design have been collected for the Triflex RSE robotic retraction system, […]
TPC Wire & Cable introduces Super-Trex Type MV-105 flexible single-conductor power cable
TPC Wire & Cable Corp. (TPC), Macedonia, Ohio, is pleased to introduce a new power cable that simplifies installation in medium voltage applications. Super-Trex Type MV-105 Flexible Medium Voltage Single-Conductor Power Cable uses a braid shield system to significantly improve flexibility, allowing the installer to easily maneuver the cable into place by hand while reducing […]
Pasternack introduces new lines of 50 and 67 GHz millimeter wave VNA test cables
Pasternack, Irvine, Calif., debuts a new line of flexible precision VNA test cables rated to 50 and 67 GHz depending on the series. Designed for use as VNA test port extenders, these highly durable and flexible test cables are able to withstand the rigors of test lab use where these cables are constantly flexed during […]
New FDA-approved metallic cable gland from Lapp
Featuring FDA approved material for a wide range of food and beverage and pharmaceutical applications, the Lapp Group introduces the new Skintop Hygienic stainless steel cable gland. This gland meets IP68 and 69K standards and is designed to withstand high pressure and high-temperature washdowns. With special design features that prevent microorganisms and bacteria from sticking […]
The top new cable products seen at MD&M West
It’s hard to believe that MD&M West was already two weeks ago, but we’ll continue to see news from many of the cable manufacturers that exhibited there. Here’s a quick rundown on the top new cable products I saw highlighted there. Some of these technologies aren’t even official yet, as companies were just beginning to […]