Although I was not in attendance at DesignCon 2016, I have had an opportunity to review some of the new, impressive designs that were seen last week at the Santa Clara Convention Center. A variety of interconnect technologies were on showcase, with some key highlights being high-speed cable designs as well as micro-miniature cables to […]
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Fiber optic design from Fiberguide helps Cinerama Dome premiere new Star Wars movie with breakthrough projector
This has to be one of the coolest fiber optic cable images I’ve seen in a while. What a clever photo manipulation to show a cool application of Fiberguide Industries’ fiber optic designs. The Stirling, N.J.fiber optic solutions provider has played a critical role in the development of the vintage Arclight Cinerama Dome (Los Angeles, […]
Gore high-flex cables deliver excellent signal transmission and flex life
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) presents its family of high flex cables to meet the semiconductor industry’s growing demand for higher data rate cables in a flexible, lightweight, and cost-effective package. Engineered for complex cleanroom environments, GORE High Flex Cables provide reliable signal integrity for high-speed data transmission in a variety of semiconductor […]
HUBER+SUHNER unveils new high-speed RF test components and VNA test leads
Swiss-based HUBER + SUHNER unveiled innovative new additions to its radio frequency test assemblies and multicoax connector catalogues at DesignCon 2016 in Santa Clara, Calif. The new VNA (vector network analyser) test lead series Sucotest 500V join the existing portfolio of assemblies including SUCOFLEX 100, Sucotest 18/18A and Sucotest 26/40, globally recognised as offering superior […]
HFFR fiber optic cable jacket compound from Teknor Apex
A new halogen-free flame retardant (HFFR) compound for fiber optic cable from Teknor Apex Co. provides excellent flame retardance while exhibiting significantly lower post-extrusion shrinkage than similar compounds with comparable flame properties. Teknor Apex will feature the new product at Wire 2016 along with a previously introduced low-shrinkage grade (Hall 09, Stand E06-1). Halguard 58625 […]
TPC Wire & Cable Corp. announces new CEO
TPC Wire & Cable Corp., Macedonia, Ohio, has announced that Jeff Crane has joined the organization as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 11. Founded in 1978, TPC is a producer of high-performance wire, cable, connectors, and assemblies used in harsh industrial environments. The change in leadership is aligned with TPC’s strategy to accelerate […]
Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable launches power cord standards ebook
Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable has launched a new ebook, “Power Standards Across the Globe,” to help users know the differences between standards that are specific to every country and eliminate confusion in selecting cords. The company launched the ebook because it saw a need to help users understand the widely varying voltage frequencies, plug […]
Unique energy chain applications wanted – the fifth vector awards
igus invites submissions of creative applications of Energy Chains for its biennial international competition The possible uses of Energy Chain Systems is now vast – they withstand seawater on ships and oil rigs, prevent the permeation of dirt and dust in material handling systems, provide ISO Class 1 protection in cleanrooms, and countless other applications. […]
Keeping women in the engineering loop
I was recently interviewed by Apple Rubber for a blog post about the need for more women in manufacturing and it got me thinking of my own little girls and their engineering-like minds. I think all children are creative, imaginative and love to build things, whether they are with blocks or building a beach out […]
CDM further optimizes custom and value-added cable assembly services for the railroad industry
CDM Electronics, a premier authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables, now provides an expanded range of custom and value-added RF coaxial cable assemblies and power jumper cable assemblies to meet the heavy duty, harsh environment requirements of the U.S. and Canadian freight and rail passenger industry. These new customization capabilities and value-added services are […]