Fibre optic cable agreement.

Delivers increased supply chain optionality and resilience through diversified sourcing for fibre connectivity deployments.

Molex has announced a long-term supply agreement with Prysmian, the world’s largest cable solutions provider, to address the surging demand for fibre optic connectivity inside data centres. Fueled by rapid AI-driven data centre expansions, Prysmian will supply optical cables to Molex for a period of up to 10 years, ensuring increased supply capacity for customers building and expanding next-generation digital infrastructures. 

This agreement will extend production of optical cables and fibre in plants across the U.S., including the glass preform stage, doubling Prysmian’s domestic fibre capacity, and is expected to result in over 1,000 jobs created by Prysmian worldwide, including 600 jobs across U.S. manufacturing sites.This investment is a key part of Molex’s U.S. expansion and represents one pillar of the company’s broader global strategy to scale fibre cable supply.

“We’re excited about this long-term agreement with Prysmian because it enables us to better support our mutual customers,” said Joe Nelligan, CEO of Molex. “For Molex, this represents a strategic expansion in the U.S., bringing increased capacity to support the growing demand for data centre solutions with the quality and reliability our customers expect.”

Increased access to expanded fibre-optic cable capacity helps hyperscalers and data centre architects secure a reliable supply through Molex, supporting continuity as market conditions change. By pairing Molex’s data centre connectivity expertise with Prysmian’s manufacturing scale and technology leadership, both organizations are uniquely positioned to help customers reduce risk, improve lead-time reliability and support long-term planning for critical deployments.

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Connectors for high-density Ai.

The release of the ARJ6 cable-to-cable, high-density panel mount cable assembly has been announced by Samtec. Supporting PCI® 6.0/CXL® 3.2 and 100 GbE in Ai architectures and FPGA prototyping, the ARJ6 cable assembly is part of Samtec’s popular AcceleRate® HP family with 112 Gbps PAM4 performance per channel.

Cable to cable.
Their ARJ6 cable assembly mounts into a panel bracket (ARJ6-PB). When paired with the ARP6 Series, the ARJ6 cable assembly enables cable-to-cable connection at the front panel, mid-plane, or backplane, which eliminates the need to route signals through a PCB. The ARJ6-to-ARP6 cable-to-cable connection also uses direct-attach technology which removes the transition PCB inside the cable assembly housing and replaces it with high-density contacts that solder directly to the cable. Removing unnecessary PCBs at both the panel and within the connector assembly itself streamlines the signal path and improves impedance control, overall signal integrity, and density.

Extreme density and performance.
In addition to eliminating unnecessary PCB transitions, the ARJ6 AcceleRate HP cable system balances density and performance with designated signal mapping and staggered row-to-row spacing, which reduces crosstalk. High-density differential pair configurations are available with 25 or 37 positions per row on 4 or 6 rows.

ARJ6 uses Samtec’s 34 AWG, 92 Ohm Eye Speed® Thinax™ cable which has approximately a 40-percent smaller cross-sectional area compared to equivalent micro twinax cable. This makes it easier to route through a system while also maximizing air flow and reducing weight. Eye Speed cable is designed to manage intrapair skew by eliminating physical mismatch within a differential pair and controlling skew to very low and predictable levels, especially at 112 Gbps PAM4 speeds and beyond. Advanced co-extrusion techniques create best-in-class symmetry between conductors and shielding, resulting in a maximum skew of 3.5 ps/meter.

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Cable for dynamic applications.

Highly flexible cables for dynamic applications: cables for applications with particularly high alternating bending loads, e.g. in drag chains and robotic systems.

A new generation of CSA and UL/cUL approved cables, SABdynamic 900 and 910 from SAB Bröckskes is now available. The special cable manufacturer is expanding its range by permanently flexible control and data cables, which are equally suitable for drag chains and robot-compatible torsion applications. Both cable variants can withstand over 10 million bending cycles and over 10 million torsion cycles up to ±180°/m or 5 million up to ±360°/m.

An added advantage of the new generation is the reduced cable capacitance. The SABdynamic 900 and 910 data variants achieve very high signal integrity, due to the reduced material thickness of the SABIX-based insulating sleeve. Therefore, they ensure interference-free and loss-free data transmission for real-time applications even with cable lengths over 20 m. The new SABdynamic 900 and 910 cable series, each manufactured in control and data versions, are designed for voltages up to 350 V and 600 V respectively and can withstand temperatures between -40 °C and 90 °C. In addition, they have an excellent TMPU-tested oil resistance according to EN 50363-10-2 and VDE 0207-363-10-2 as well as good chemical resistance to acids, alkalis, solvents and hydraulic fluids.

They are UV-resistant according to HD 605, ozone-proof according to DIN EN 50396, saltwater-resistant according to UL 1309 as well as RoHS-compliant and LABS-non-critical. In addition, both versions are PFAS-free, which offers users operational safety even in the event of a PFAS ban. Thanks to the halogen-free material mix with a flame-retardant, self-extinguishing PUR jacket, both product series meet the approval criteria for the North American market. SAB Bröckskes supplies S900 Data by default in the format 12 x 0.14 mm² as a multi-core unshielded cable as well as in four multi-pair shielded variants. The S910 Data version is available in three standard versions. SAB Bröckskes offers standard control cables as two multi-core unshielded and two multi-core shielded options. On request, the manufacturer develops and produces bespoke solutions with customer-specific dimensions, different sheath colors and individual cable designs.

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Coax cable.

Assemblies can be employed wherever a semi-rigid or conformable cable type is currently used.

Re-Flex™ is the premier brand of flexible coaxial cables from Insulated Wire. They are designed to provide improved electrical and mechanical performance over traditional hand-formable designs. They are a premier choice for projects demanding high durability, versatility, and exceptional performance in challenging conditions. 

The Re-Flex™ range offer the perfect coaxial cable solution tailored to customer specific requirements, ensuring optimal results for most applications. This series is available in diameters of RF085, RF141, RF250, and RF325, each benefiting from a unique lamination process and robust double shield construction. These cables feature a solder-free tin/alloy plated outer braid, ensuring resilience against micro-fractures through repeated flexing, thus eliminating common manufacturability issues found in similar RG cables.

Re-Flex™ cables support a vast array of connector types and styles, such as SMA, TNC, N, SMP, SMPM, and more, delivering exceptional performance up to 60GHz. Specifically, the RF250 series is designed for high-power applications, offering compatibility with a wide selection of connectors to meet diverse project requirements. The assemblies are designed to seamlessly replace semi-rigid or conformable cable types, featuring an FEP™ jacket as a standard option to enhance versatility across applications. For ease of selection, cable part numbers include TPRFEP085, TPRFEP141, and TPRFEP250, catering to a broad spectrum of design needs.

Insulated Wire offers Re-Flex™ Starter Kits with options of CT-1879, CT-1880, and CT-1881, each providing a range of assembly lengths to facilitate prototype system builds. These kits underscore the adaptability and user-friendly nature of Re-Flex™, promoting efficient signal path and layout changes without the drawbacks of traditional coaxial solutions. The ability to continually re-form Re-Flex™ without the need for custom tooling to shape the cable, and the elimination of debris caused by micro fracturing is a key feature of the Re-Flex™ cable design, and enables the designer to make signal path/layout changes without having to throw product away after using it once.

In addition to internally ruggedised cables IW has a wide range of materials and processes to protect their cable assemblies. These include a variety of metallic and non-metallic external sheaths to meet customer’s requirements.

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New directors appointed.

Jill Bowie

Anglia Components has announced the promotion of Jill Bowie and Karen Ward to its Board of Directors. Between them, the two new appointees have amassed nearly 60 years’ experience at Anglia, and their commitment and knowledge – together with that of their fellow directors and senior staff - are a big part of why Anglia has achieved its status as one of the largest independent electronic component distributors, with an enviable reputation for customer service.

Jill Bowie joined Anglia in 2001 as Distribution Centre Manager, becoming Operations Manager in 2009. At that time she also took responsibility for Human Resources, where her skills enabled her to implement an enhanced HR strategy throughout the company. In June 2011 Jill was appointed to the Executive Leadership Team as Operations Director.

Karen Ward

Karen Ward joined Anglia’s internal sales team in 1990. Subsequently, she has developed a thorough understanding of the company’s ethos by managing a number of departments, including Internal Sales, Customer Relations and Business Development. In 2002 Karen was promoted to the position of Office Manager, a role that encompassed responsibility for all office-based customer and supplier-facing departments, where vendor managed inventory, value-added services and supply chain management have played an increasing part of the business. She was appointed to the Executive Leadership Team as Sales Office Director in June 2011, then became Commercial Director in 2023.

Steve Rawlins, Anglia’s CEO stated that both “Jill and Karen fully deserve this promotion, as both have demonstrated extreme loyalty to Anglia and a thorough commitment to delivering exemplary customer service. Jill’s considerable knowledge of logistics and understanding of continuous improvement programmes will continue to benefit Anglia and ensure that our processes and procedures are the best in the business. Karen has successfully performed many roles during her long career at Anglia, which helps her understand and respond positively to customer requirements in a dynamic industrial environment.”

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High-performance microwave cables.

Provide stability during flexure in lab test environments, ATE systems, and low-loss rugged environments such as aerospace, defense and datacom.

Production quantity availability of Samtec's highly stable, low-loss flexible microwave cable assemblies using Nitrowave™ cable technology are now available. Nitrowave cable – recognizable by the distinctive Samtec orange FEP jacket – is available in target frequencies of 32 GHz, 43.5 GHz, 71 GHz, 95 GHz and 110 GHz with the following product series: LL032, LL043, LL071, LL095 and LL110. Excellent stability is achieved through Nitrowave cable’s novel construction and investments in high-end manufacturing technologies allowing advancements in process controls.

A Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL) improves durability and stability of the cable by eliminating friction between shielding and augmenting strength. This results in more accurate, dependable performance throughout the service life of the cable, even when subjected to consistent movement and bending. Download the Nitrowave Cable Stability Document for test data by cable type.

Samtec’s orange Nitrowave cable is available with a variety of connector end options and cable lengths for application-specific adaptability. Connector end options include 1.0 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm, 2.92 mm, and SMA. Catalog-standard assembly lengths are 305 mm (12-inch), 610 mm (24-inch) and 1000 mm (39.37-inch); custom cable lengths are also available. Optional phase matching of cable pairs to 1, 2 or 5 pico-seconds allows precise timing and optimal signal integrity of differential pair signaling.

Target applications include lab test environments such as test & measurement and high-speed digital testing, ATE systems, and low-loss rugged environments such as aerospace and datacom. During product development, frequency capability was purposefully designed to go beyond traditional industry targets in support of advancing applications and spectrum allocation, improving insertion loss performance.

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Low skew cable.

Cable specifically developed for 224 Gbps PAM4 systems.

Samtec has expanded its Eye Speed cable family to include Eye Speed Hyper Low Skew Twinax cable optimised for 224 Gbps PAM4 applications. Samtec is currently offering 32 AWG Eye Speed Hyper Low Skew Twinax for inside-the-box cable solutions, with 27 AWG in development for longer reach cabled backplane systems.

Skew is a major design concern for 224 Gbps PAM4, manifesting as delay differences within a differential pair (due to physical and electrical construction in the channel). Samtec has engaged in significant R&D as regards to the impact of skew, resulting in the development of Eye Speed Hyper Low Skew Twinax cable.

Tightly coupled, twinax cable that is co-extruded with drainless shield construction, like the Eye Speed product family, has superior skew performance (as well as impedance and insertion loss stability) even under realistic bending conditions, allowing skew to be completely under the implementer’s control. This is in contrast to other manufacturing techniques for twinax cables that are not co-extruded.

Eye Speed Hyper Low Skew Twinax was specifically developed to target applications where designers need optimal high-speed performance out to 60+ GHz Nyquist frequencies. By holding a maximum intrapair skew of 1.75 ps/m, and offering extreme signal stability, Samtec’s Hyper Low Skew Twinax has the best digital differential pair transmission line performance in the industry.

This Cable Technology includes 4 varieties: Eye Speed Twinax (3.5 ps/meter max skew; 28-36 AWG); Eye Speed Thinax (40% smaller diameter than Eye Speed Twinax, same performance; 34 AWG); Eye Speed Hyper Low Skew Twinax (1.75 ps/meter max skew; 32 AWG with 27 AWG in development); and Eye Speed ThinSETM (thin micro-coax with 0.024” outer diameter cable).

As part of Samtec’s Sudden Service® initiative, Eye Speed cables take a mix-and-match approach with Samtec’s most popular connectors. In other words, a designer can specify what connector is part of each end of the cable assembly. Some of the more popular mixed-end designs include ExaMAX® to AcceleRate® and FQSFP-D8 to NovaRay® connectors. For 224 Gbps applications, a designer could choose Si-Fly® HD Co-Packaged CPX Substrate Connector over Eye Speed Hyper Low Skew Twinax cable® to a Flyover® OSFP 224 Gbps Panel Assembly, for example.

The mix-and-match strategy allows system architects to specify Samtec high-speed cable solutions for mid-board to mid-board applications, or near-chip/on-chip to front panel, or ASIC-adjacent to the backplane. Whether PCB-attach or Direct-attach type cable assemblies, Samtec’s HDR Group

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Niobium/Titanium (NbTi) cable for cryogenic applications.

Reliable performance and supply chain security assured.

Intelliconnect (Europe) is an authorised distributor for Niobium/Titanium (NbTi) cable manufactured in the USA by their sister company EZ Form Cable.  

The EZ-86-NBTI cable has both a NbTi inner and outer conductor with a solid PTFE dielectric. Suitable for operation down to millikelvin (mK) temperatures, this cable is widely used in Quantum Computer, Ai and other research applications.

Verified through third-party testing, the .086 cable exhibits loss under .5db per 100 ft at 4 Kelvin with thermal conductance at 1.5K: G= 1.88uW.cm/K and 4K: G=21.0 uW.cm/K

The new cryogenic cable can be supplied in standard lengths or suppled as NbTi cable assemblies utilising non-magnetic connectors.

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Four-wire spiral hose launched.

Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its Aeroquip® by Danfoss GH493 four-wire spiral hose in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This premium hydraulic hose meets or exceeds four key industry standards in flexibility, lifetime, and working pressure — EN856 Type R12, EN856 Type 4SP, SAE 100R12, and ISO 18752 — offering reliable performance in demanding high-pressure mobile and industrial machinery applications.

With its tighter minimum bend radius, GH493 hose offers greater flexibility for use in cramped spaces. This flexibility provides more design freedom and easier installation. It can also reduce the hose lengths required, which lowers costs and machine weight. The hose’s minimum bend radius is, on average, 58% tighter than EN856 Type 4SP and 50% tighter than EN856 Type R12 standards.

GH493 hose offers long in-application lifetime, maximizing machine uptime and reducing maintenance and hose replacement costs. Hose sizes -6 to -16 are tested up to 1 million impulse cycles, and hose sizes -20 to -32 are tested up to 500,000 impulse cycles, higher than the requirements of SAE 100R12, EN856 Type 4SP, and EN856 Type R12.

GH493 hose delivers better average pressure performance than industry standards, enabling use in a broad range of hydraulic systems as well as the creation of more power-dense machines. The hose exceeds the requirements, on average, of SAE 100R12 by 30%, EN856 Type 4SP by 19% (sizes -10 to -32), and EN856 Type R12 by 32%. It meets ISO 18752 constant pressure standards.

“It’s rare to find a hose with outstanding flexibility plus higher pressure performance and long lifetime. This combination makes our Aeroquip by Danfoss GH493 hose a versatile solution that maximizes uptime and minimizes maintenance in a wide range of high-pressure machinery,” said Salih Karayagiz, product manager, Rubber Hydraulic Hose and Fittings, Danfoss Power Solutions. “GH493 is our most popular four-wire spiral hose in the Americas, proven over the years in a wide range of applications. Its introduction in EMEA opens new application possibilities while helping our customers drive inventory standardization.”

For increased durability, GH493 hose incorporates the Danfoss Dura-Tuff® cover, which is up to eight times more abrasion resistant than standard synthetic hose covers. The material extends hose lifetime while reducing the chances of a hose failure due to abrasion.

GH493 hose is compatible with Danfoss 4S series spiral fittings. Featuring Dura-Seal™ technology, these high-performance fittings enable better sealing and leak-free operations (Class 0 leakage per SAE J1176). Customized multi-bent fittings are also available.

GH493 hose is available in sizes -6 to -32. It is suitable for operating temperatures of -40°C to 126°C and features working pressures ranging from 275 to 448 bar, depending on size. The hose is ideal for higher pressure hydraulic systems in construction and mining machinery as well as oil and gas and wind power equipment.

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One cable for servo and motor connection.

Low-capacity hybrid motor connection cable with integrated data transmission elements for encoder signals and feedback.

SAB Bröckskes has developed several application-specific product series for hybrid and One Cable Technology (OCT) cabling. The special cable manufacturer offers SL 875 C low-capacity hybrid motor cables as connection solutions for SICK HIPERFACE DSL and HEIDENHAIN HMC6. Adaptations to other standards are available on request.

Cables specified for HIPERFACE are available in 10 standard versions with outer diameters from 9.8 mm to 24.4 mm. In addition, there are four specifications in the HEIDENHAIN standard with diameters ranging from 10.8 mm to 15.4 mm. Robust, hard-wearing cable sheaths ensure that the cables are sufficiently flexible and durable to withstand narrow bending angles over the long term, even with minimal core cross-sections down to AWG 30, corresponding to a core cross-section of 0.057 mm². To achieve the lowest possible capacity, SAB Bröckskes has replaced the conventional PVC insulation with low-capacity insulation materials made of PE or PP.

Additional small shield capacities ensure low-loss transmission.

For optimal EMI protection, SAB Bröckskes motor and servo cables feature double shielding made of shielding braid and an aluminum-laminated PE film. The double shielding ensures interference-free operation of frequency inverters. Symmetrical stranding with a split protective conductor reduces inductive couplings and improves EMC properties.

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Ethernet cables.

For automation, high-temperatures, outdoor applications and railway technology

SAB Bröckskes has launched application-tailored Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) cables in five variants. A member of the SPE network, the special cable manufacturer drives the further development of this technology. Compared to conventional 4-pair Ethernet connections, SPE offers significant savings potential in material, space and costs as high data rates can be transmitted over long distances with just one pair of copper cores. The newly developed CATLine SPE cables can withstand high mechanical loads and temperatures and are highly resistant to chemicals, oils and cleaning agents.

The portfolio includes the two variants CATLine SPE C-Track and SPE Robot, which are optimized for increasing data transmission rates in automation applications. The CATLine SPE C-Track cable, which is specified for drag chain use, features a permanently flexible design and an especially adapted stranding technology.

The version for robot use is characterized by its high torsional strength of +/- 180°. Both variants are UL-certified and ensure secure and reliable data transmission with bandwidths from 1MHz to 600MHz. In addition, they are RoHS-compliant and free of substances that could hinder coating processes.

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• SAB Bröckskes also offers HT, Rugged and Rail SPE cable variants for high-temperature environments, rugged indoor and outdoor use and rail vehicles. All cables are designed as a single pair (2 x AWG 26/7) and can also be provided as hybrid versions, depending on the application area.

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Industrial plugs and sockets.

Inelco Hunter has announced the availability of Amphenol's Industrial range of Plugs & Sockets, which combine toughness with ease of use and safety-critical features.

“Easy & Safe” is a range of IP67 and IP44 plugs, connectors and socket outlets/inlets. They are reliable, safe and easy to work with, providing water and dust protection to the self-cleaning contacts. This feature prolongs the plug and socket lifetimes whilst minimising the risk of accidents, injuries and damage to the connected equipment.

“Tough & Safe” is a range designed for environments that have high demands of functionality and safety. They feature robust housings made from PBT plastic. They are IP67 Watertight (16-125A) or IP44 Splashproof (63A). The plugs and sockets are rated at 16-125 A, 50-690 VAC. All of the external screws are made from stainless steel. “Critical & Safe” is a range designed for applications with frequent connection/disconnection. The housings are made from PBT or aluminium. They are IP67 Watertight or IP44 Splashproof with a rating of 16 - 125A, 50-690 VAC. Again, all of the external screws are stainless steel.

Common to all three ranges, the IP67 cable glands provide excellent strain relief and sealing performance. The glands work with a large span of cable diameters and can be re-used.

Inelco Hunter's in-depth engineering support ensures rapid implementation, speeding up the customer’s time-to-market. Their engineers will work with the SME engineers. This added-value support is at the core of their philosophy, and has been for the last 30 years, setting them apart from the "stock and ship" distributors.

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Compact solution for big challenges.

A safe connection for transmissions under adverse conditions

Space is a scarce commodity - especially in the world of electrical engineering, where every millimeter counts. Regardless of whether it is a portable optical device or a stationary installation. The trend towards ever smaller applications poses new challenges for users and manufacturers. To meet these requirements, ODU offers a suitable solution with the ODU MINI-SNAP® Super Shorty in the F series. This connector solves problems in places where there is no room for error, particularly thanks to the possibility of tailoring the cable assembly to the specific application.

Optimized for demanding conditions: 25% space saving without loss of quality.
The ODU MINI-SNAP® Series F Super Shorty combines the advantages of the ODU MINI-SNAP® series in a smaller design. The connector offers the usual reliability with a size reduction of up to 25%. This makes the ODU MINI-SNAP® Series F Super Shorty the ideal solution for applications that require easy mounting in extremely confined spaces. A more efficient and flexible system design is therefore possible without having to compromise on performance or reliability. However, not only is a suitable connector required, a suitable cable assembly is also required for error-free transmission.

Assembly and complete solution from a single source.
Past experience has shown that the connection or assembly with the right cable can be a problem within the confines of a small connector architecture. This fundamental, application-independent challenge was taken into account during the development of the ODU MINI-SNAP® Super Shorty. Despite its reduced size, the connector has enough space for convenient and professional connection of the cable strands. The design also provides the optimum conditions for overmolding and protection of the termination area - either in a straight or right-angled design. The ODU MINI-SNAP® Series F Super Shorty connectors are available as ready-made assemblies with matching cable and overmolding for an end product tailored to the application. This means that customized solutions for specific inserts can be produced from a single source. This ensures a more straightforward procurement process compared to dealing with various partners.

Durable and reliable thanks to protection class IP68.
The technical characteristics of the ODU MINI-SNAP® Series F Super Shorty underline its position as the optimum solution for demanding applications in confined spaces. With a service life of at least 5,000 mating cycles, it impresses in terms of longevity. By meeting protection class IP68 for optimum protection against the ingress of dust and water, the connector can also be used in harsh environments. The push-pull locking system ensures both a safe connection and easy removal in hard-to-reach places. Even blind plugging can be done thanks to the simple handling and half-shell coding. As an extra option, the ODU MINI-SNAP® Series F Super Shorty is also available in a very attractive tin-nickel version in addition to the standard finishing in matt chrome.

The compact design for more flexible and efficient applications retains the technical advantages but makes the ODU MINI-SNAP® Super Shorty of the F series an attractive solution. "Practical in use, the connector and cable provide a safe connection for transmissions under adverse conditions - without compromise."

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Digital pocket guide for cloud-based certification management.

Contains industry research and best practice tips to enable network cabling installers, network engineers and technicians in the Enterprise to optimise their workflows and maximise profitability.

A digital pocket guide for cloud-based certification project management has been launched by Fluke Networks. The new guide identifies key pain points based on industry research and provides best practice tips to enable network cabling installers, network engineers and technicians in the Enterprise to resolve critical issues faster while improving the efficiency of managing network certification tasks.

LinkWare™

Fluke Networks seeks to support professionals installing network cabling – whether in Smart Buildings, on the factory floor or in sophisticated data centres – to optimise their workflows by unlocking the full potential of the LinkWare™ Live Cloud-Based Certification Project Management Service.

Robert Luijten, Test and Measurement Instrumentation Expert at Fluke Networks, says the adoption of cloud-based certification techniques is critical for networking professionals seeking to optimise their workflow and increase profitability. “Our best practice tips are indispensable and will enable readers to unlock the full potential of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) using Fluke Networks market leading Versiv cabling certification product family and LinkWare Live software solution,” he said. “Free to download and easy to use, the digital pocket guide addresses all the major pain points associated with network cable certification – it’s a fundamental addition to the toolbox of every cabling professional.”

Research-based guidance.
A recent survey of cabling installers, conducted by Fluke Networks, uncovered the most common problems associated with installing network projects, including how many working hours per 1000 links installed are wasted troubleshooting and problem solving.

The survey findings revealed that installers were wasting more than four hours per 1000 links installed due to testing the wrong copper limit. The accurate setup of testing equipment, difficulties with correctly labelling cable IDs and the time required to consolidate data from multiple testers to produce a single project certification report, were also cited as key challenges.

Exclusive savings on copper and fibre testers: Fluke Networks is offering major discounts on some of the best-selling copper and fibre testers for a limited time. Customers can save up to 28% on selected products from the Versiv range, including the DSX CableAnalyzer™ cable testers, CertiFiber™ Pro and the OptiFiber™ Pro range of optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs). All products sold in the promotion include a year of Fluke Premium Care – Gold support.

By providing best practice advice, Fluke Network’s digital pocket guide is designed to help network professionals enhance their performance by leveraging the fact that the measurement data as well as tester setups can be regularly synchronized between the Cloud and the testers in the field. This allows accurate project management from any location, prevents tester setup errors and avoids data loss as well.

The best practice recommendations include:
• Uploading results to the cloud multiple times a day
• Setting up the tester remotely with a project manager
• Regular project management checks
• ‘Right first time’ label printing
• Reporting management
• Developing a comprehensive asset management programme

Integrated hardware and software solutions.
The digital pocket guide features valuable information about Fluke Networks’ market leading Versiv™ modular cabling certification platform, which integrates seamlessly with LinkWare Live to provide a complete solution for certifying installed cabling. Key benefits include faster reporting and generation of certificates, visibility of every project from any smart device, and the flexibility to share results easily with customers or vendors.

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Cable assemblies & interconnect components from acquisition.

TTI, Inc. - Europe has announced the acquisition of Raffenday Ltd, a specialist manufacturer and distributor of low and high-voltage cable assemblies and interconnect component solutions for the automotive and transportation markets. 

With production and a distribution center in Britain and with facilities in Slovakia, Raffenday’s high-quality, technical resources and value-added services complement TTI’s capabilities. Their specialization in connectivity solutions continues to add versatility and flexibility to support customers’ requirements.

LtoR: Simon Carter, Technical Director, and Simon Blincow, General Manager and Sales Director, Raffenday, Geoff Breed, Vice President Marketing TTI-Europe, Karl Garner, Operations Director, Raffenday.

Raffenday will continue to run independently as part of the TTI Family of Specialists using its 37 years of extensive experience to work alongside the TTI IP&E business to develop a comprehensive go-to-market strategy.

“We are delighted to be bringing Raffenday into the TTI Family of IP&E Specialists, and excited about working closely with the Raffenday team,” says Geoff Breed, Vice President Marketing TTI, Inc. – Europe. “There are many synergies between our two companies, including shared ideas on core distribution values and a strong focus on quality and customer service, thus making this acquisition a perfect fit. With a focus on TE Connectivity and Aptiv, two of our main product lines, Raffenday is renowned in the UK for its low- and high-voltage cable assembly solutions as well as interconnect distribution in the automotive and transportation sectors. With a TTI world-class broad and deep inventory, Raffenday now has off-the-shelf access to our complete portfolio to better respond to customers’ specific needs. It’s an exciting time with high-voltage applications growing fast, especially with the accelerated rollout of EV and associated infrastructure, battery energy storage systems (BESS) for renewable energy storage and grid stability enhancements.”

Simon Blincow, General Manager and Sales Director, Raffenday commented: “With a legacy spanning 37 years in the specialised automotive and transportation sectors, Raffenday Ltd proudly joins the TTI family. With TTI’s extensive inventory and renowned expertise as a leading IP&E distributor, we anticipate accelerated growth in the upcoming years. Catering to diverse industries including specialist vehicles, industrial machinery, marine, and the evolving high-voltage and electric vehicle sectors, our alignment with TTI signifies a seamless synergy for Raffenday’s journey ahead.”

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Connectors for Clean Air.

The CONNEX pluggable connection system from PFISTERER has been successfully certified by Siemens Energy for use in 420 kV Clean Air switchgears. PFISTERER is the first manufacturer to be certified for this application and is thus making an important contribution to environmentally friendly energy transmission.

Clean Air is an environmentally friendly, non-polluting insulating medium as an alternative to the well-known insulating gas sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). Clean Air consists solely of natural components of ambient air, such as oxygen and nitrogen. The use of Clean Air is intended to help minimise the environmental effects of electrical switchgears. PFISTERER’s Connex product family is the first pluggable connection technology for switchgear to be certified by Siemens Energy for 420 kV Clean Air applications. The socket forming the interface with the switchgear successfully passed the dielectric type test with Clean Air according to IEC 62271-203. The design of the socket was tested under increased pressure conditions, amongst other things.

“If electric power is generated in an environmentally friendly way, transmission and distribution must follow suit. Because our technology is used at the interfaces, it plays an important part in this. The successful testing confirms its reliability for Clean Air, which is an important step towards climate-friendly energy transmission”, said Alejandro Escobin, Head of Product Management HV Cable Accessories at PFISTERER. 

Key Account Manager, Norbert Fink added: “The pluggability of the CONNEX system allows it to be installed quickly and easily, with a minimal space requirement and maximum flexibility. We are delighted that this technology will in future be contributing even more to improving sustainability.”

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Microwaves & RF display.

Intelliconnect (Europe), is scheduled to exhibit at the 26th edition of the European Microwave Week (EuMW 2023). Located in Berlin (D) and featuring three co-located conferences it continues the annual series of highly successful microwave events that began in 1998.

Steve Groves, Sales and Marketing Director at Intelliconnect, says, “We are pleased to be back at the European Microwave week and able to show our Rf and Cryogenic capabilities to visitors. Our CryoCoax division leads the way in cryogenic connectivity not only for quantum computing but also for research, test and measurement and medical applications.”

Products of special note on display will  include:

• Q-CON high density cryogenic connector.
• Cryogenic cable and cable assemblies
• Cryogenic connectors and adaptors

as well as the core Intelliconnect product range including:

• RF connectors and adaptors
• Low loss coaxial cables
• Semi rigid cables

The market leading Pisces range of waterproof RF connectors, coaxial adaptors to facilitate inter-series connection and gender change etc. dust-caps will also be on Intelliconnect’s stand.

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Twenty years connecting.

Continued growth in core markets and innovation in Quantum Research and Computing

April 2023 marked the 20th year of trading for Intelliconnect (Europe), a specialist manufacturer of RF, Microwave, Waterproof and Cryogenic connectors and cable harnesses. The last few months have seen many changes to the way the company operates and is engaging with the future.

Now a part of Trexon Global, a worldwide group of specialist companies providing unique connectivity solutions that withstand the toughest environments and the most exacting applications, Intelliconnect has access to even greater opportunities in a global marketplace.

With the retirement of the previous and founding management, the new team are busy innovating, improving process and seeking new recipients for its multitude of technical solutions in both Cryogenic and traditional products. The company are already collaborating closely with several Trexon partners and investment and growth plans are in place to ensure a bright future.

As Managing Director, Gareth Phillips says, “We have built an amazing business, staffed with amazing people, that do an amazing job and work with amazing customer and supplier partners.”

Intelliconnect has always punched above its weight and was the little business that could, but now they are a bigger business that can and are pushing hard to be the big business that meets its aspirations.

Phillips continues, “I am fortunate enough to now be helming a business that has a formidable reputation for quality and agility and we have our work cut out to maintain both these things as we grow. Have there been growing pains? Yes. Will there be more? Of course, but I have a great team that rises to the occasion every time and we will continue to work to delight our partners and maintain our hard-earned reputation.”

Intelliconnect timeline 2003: The beginning. Intelliconnect was formed in 2003 as a direct result of the offshoring that occurred in the British connector industry following the telecoms crash in the late 90s/early 2000’s. It was conceived from a passion to revive the British connector manufacturing sector and was founded and funded by four individuals in partnership with Labcraft Ltd, a leading British low voltage lighting specialist.  The business was set-up in a corner of Labcraft’s facility in Chelmsford (GB), predominantly manufacturing lighting on a sub-contract basis for Labcraft. The first employee other than MD, Roy Phillips was Maria DeVries. Phill Skingsley soon followed as Production Director and the manufacture of connectors commenced with orders from Rhophase Microwave in Corby, a company which would have a big impact on the history and success of Intelliconnect.  In the early days, the business had no direct sales team and relied on word of mouth, existing contacts, Google Advertising and various outlets such as Interface Components Ltd. to spread the word. It soon became clear that administration assistance was needed and Maria Wright, a former Labcraft employee, was hired. Maria is still with the business today.  Sales in the first year reached the heady heights of £120,000. 2005: A Pivotal Year. 2005 was a pivotal year as for 3 reasons. Labcraft took the decision to restore its  manufacturing capability, it was decided to close the original Intelliconnect company and reform as Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd, this time with 50% each ownership by Labcraft and Roy Phillips and Intelliconnect acquired the assets of a failing US connector manufacturer, Select Connect. Consequently, in only its third year of trading, Intelliconnect had completely re-organised, lost a significant proportion of its manufacturing output and acquired a US subsidiary, now called Intelliconnect USA. In addition, Labcraft announced that they were de-leasing their Warehouse and a new home for Intelliconnect was needed.  It was decided that all manufacturing would be sub-contracted to Phill and Carol Skingsley and the 2-person admin team were relocated to an office in Chelmsford (GB). Manufacturing was then carried out in Phill’s garage in Harrow (GB). This continued successfully until 2013. 2006-2009: Growth. The business grew, albeit relatively slowly, there was still no direct salesforce, and the banking crisis of 2008/09 was a major brake on growth. Despite this, in 2007 the company won its first major defence contract with Signature Industries and in 2009 a Sales Manager was finally employed. 2010 -2012: Consolidation. In 2010 sales dropped by 50% (the only time in Intelliconnect’s 20-year history that sales had fallen) before recovering in 2011 to £640k in 2011 and further growing to £825k in 2012.  The primary driver for this growth was the company’s entry into the medical market in the USA, most particularly in the cochlear implant space. Sales in their home market however remained static.   2013 – 2014 Another Pivotal Period. Two significant things happened in 2013. Firstly, the business acquired the services of David Hazell a veteran of Greenpar, Macom and Midwest Microwave to head up the sales function. This had a huge impact on the credibility and ability of the business to start playing in a higher league. Secondly, following the sale of Rhophase Microwave (then Intelliconnect’s biggest customer in Britain), the new owners decided to re-locate the business to Blackburn (GB). Intelliconnect saw this as an opportunity to seriously get involved in the RF cable assembly market, so it immediately employed Arden Lawson, Rhophase’ Production Manager to set up an Intelliconnect cable assembly operation in Chelmsford. 2014 – 2018 A Period of Rapid Growth.  In this period sales grew from just over £1m to £3.2m. The most significant driver of this growth was the company’s entry into the Cryogenics/Quantum computing arena as well as acquiring significant business from the country's largest shipborne radar company.  In 2014, Intelliconnect was also lucky enough to be able to acquire the services of Martin Spooner, one of the top RF engineers in Britain, an investment which was essential as the business moved into new markets and was working with blue-chip customers. Also, in 2014 the cable assembly team was further enhanced and the operation was moved to a small unit in Corby Enterprise Centre and in 2016 to a new larger unit in Cavendish Courtyard in 2017. This was followed by a move to the Corby Innovation hub in 2018 all driven by rapid growth. 2018 saw the first orders from one of the world’s largest companies engaged in Quantum research.  This coincided with the birth of Intelliconnect’s cryogenics/quantum brand, CryoCoax.  In 2017 a 5-year plan was put in place with the goal of replacing the senior management of the business and a potential sale in 2022. 2019 – 2021 Building for the Future. This period saw slower growth, mostly due to the effects of the pandemic but still saw a 14% increase in sales over the 2-year period.  In 2019 Steve Groves, Sales Director and Gareth Phillips, Operations Director were employed with a plan to replace the existing SD and MD completely by 2022. The teams were enhanced by a further 11 new engineers between Britain and the USA. 2022 Stunning Growth and Acquisition. 2022 was the year when so much hard work, foresight, knowledge and experience came to fruition with sales topping £10m, a growth of 60% over 2021. A further 9 hires were added including a new GM for Intelliconnect USA, Josh Copeland.  Most importantly, in September 2022 the company was acquired in its entirety by Trexon Global, a US group focused on building interconnect brands through Innovation, Expertise and Collaboration.    "Everyone at Intelliconnect has to say thank you to all of our customers, suppliers, colleagues and consultants past and present that have allowed us to build a business that we can all be proud of. " Intelliconnect has been listed in the top 25% of respondents in a recent Office for National Statistics (ONS) Management and Expectations Survey (MES) 2020. The largest ever survey of British business management capabilities, executed on a population of 25,000 companies across industries, regions, firm sizes and ages, documenting the variable quality of management practices. The survey notes that, in the Britain and internationally, firms with higher management practice scores on average tend to have higher productivity and profits.  With a policy of continuous improvement Intelliconnect have achieved accreditation to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, adding to their existing ISO 9001:2015 quality standard and SC21 Silver performance standard for the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space Industry Supply Chain Programme. Intelliconnect are also members of the Living Wage Foundation.  Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd is the largest British based manufacturer of RF, microwave, waterproof and cryogenic connectors and cable harnesses suitable for applications including wearable technology, medical, telecoms, satcoms, military, aerospace, space, general microwave communications, rail traction, oil and gas and marine. Intelliconnect also manufacture the market leading Pisces range of waterproof RF connectors, coaxial adaptors to facilitate inter-series connection and gender change etc. dust-caps and offer value added services.  Their recently launched and fast-growing cryogenic cable assembly business CryoCoax supplies the growing market for quantum computing, medical, research, test and measurement and the emerging low temperature computing markets.  Intelliconnect’s cable division are specialist manufacturers of affordable, high quality, high frequency microwave cables including triaxial assemblies, semi-rigid, semi-flexible and cryogenic cables as well as standard RG/LMR type products. Cables can be waterproofed to IP68 and include special features including phase matching and ruggedised assemblies for use in harsh environments.

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RF and Cryogenic product offering enhanced by acquisition.

Trexon, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, announces that it has completed the acquisition of Intelliconnect, the supplier of RF connectors, adapters, and cable assemblies.

Founded in 2003 and based in Chelmsford (GB), Intelliconnect has grown rapidly since its inception, becoming a market leader in design-led RF (radio frequency) components.

Trexon Founded in 1979, Trexon (formerly TPC Wire & Cable Company) is a leading designer and provider of high-performance wire, cable, connectors, assemblies, and accessories used in harsh, high cost-of-failure environments. Trexon’s products are designed to exceed customer performance specifications and withstand abuse from impact, abrasion, flexing, chemicals, extreme temperatures, miniaturization, and other demanding design requirements. Trexon’s products are specially constructed for a wide range of design challenges across high-reliability applications in diversified industrial end markets, defense, aerospace, medical and other industries.

Regarding the addition of Intelliconnect to the Trexon team, Mark Twaalfhoven, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Trexon stated, “The addition of Intelliconnect brings a customer-centric organization with a level of expertise and experience that aligns with the Trexon strategic vision of delivering application specific solutions. Their innovation enables the development of critical technologies that support key megatrend drivers such as AI and the application for quantum computing. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with Intelliconnect.”

Dr. Nildeep Patel, President of Trexon Engineered Products Division added, “Adding Intelliconnect to the Engineered Products portfolio builds on our current expertise in RF products designed for highly engineered systems for a range of applications. Their unique capability of combining high precision RF products performing at cryogenic temperatures adds yet another dimension to our already proven RF technology range.”

The founder of Intelliconnect, Roy Phillips, said: “After nearly 20 years of success and growth, we recognised that to reach the next level of excellence, Intelliconnect needed to be part of a bigger, financially strong group which has the same aspirations, goals, and vision that we do. We are confident that Trexon is the perfect partner. Their strong track record in acquiring good businesses and making them better whilst investing and supporting their existing teams is one of the key reasons that we chose them as our acquirer.”

Gareth Phillips MD at Intelliconnect said, "Trexon is highly aligned with Intelliconnect’s philosophy and desire to grow our world class RF and Cryogenic product offering. We have worked hard to build a solid platform of best-in-class services and products and we are thrilled to be partnering with the wider Trexon family to take us to the next level and beyond. I am very much looking forward to working with Trexon to maximize our potential and that of our fantastic employees.”

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High quality connectors, adaptors and cable assemblies.

Intelliconnect has developed a range of competitively priced, high-quality triaxial connectors, adaptors and cable assemblies. Delivery from stock or custom designed products are both available for delivery in a timely manner.

Steve Groves, Global Sales Director of Intelliconnect, comments, “The medical market is very important to Intelliconnect, we work with equipment manufacturers on new products as well as supporting National Health Trusts with timely replacement of damaged or lost interconnects. Our triaxial products also have many general-purpose applications including broadcast and security systems.”

Triaxial products are available in TRB, TRT and many other interfaces. Intelliconnect Triaxial products are used extensively in medical applications such as Imaging and dosimetry in hospitals and clinics throughout North America and Europe and are regarded as the finest performing products of their type.

Intelliconnect produce a wide range of interconnect products specifically designed for medical applications and are very happy to design special products specifically for specific requirements including waterproof and harsh environment applications. The ethos behind the Intelliconnect brand is flexibility, agility and customer focus. Providing their customers with what they need rather than what might on the shelf.

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