60 years of fiber optics: How a carrier of light you can't see underlies much of the modern world
 
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60 years of fiber optics: How a carrier of light you can't see underlies much of the modern world

60 years of fiber optics: How a carrier of light you can't see underlies much of the modern world

Learn about the evolution and principles of fiber optics, which carry information in the form of light over long distances. Read more →

Busbar systems: Copper or aluminum

Copper Development Association, Inc.

Busbar systems: Copper or aluminum

Busbars are commonly made of either copper or aluminum. On the surface, copper is a superior conductor of electricity, but aluminum is lighter and less costly. However, aluminum presents other issues when it comes to size requirements and maintaining shape when heated.
 

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Samtec AcceleRate Slim Cable Assemblies available with new signaling options

Samtec AcceleRate Slim Cable Assemblies available with new signaling options

These assemblies support high-density computing, field-programmable gate array (FPGA) prototyping and emulation, and Mobile Industry Processor Interface Alliance (MIPI) protocols. Read more →

SAB permanently flexible cables combine high durability and low capacitance for long distances

SAB permanently flexible cables combine high durability and low capacitance for long distances

The cables combine advanced mechanical durability with low-capacitance to achieve high flexibility, robustness and signal integrity for cable track systems and robotics. Read more →

MCON NextGen 1.2 sealed locking lance connector series

TE Connectivity™

MCON NextGen 1.2 sealed locking lance connector series

TE's MCON NextGen 1.2 is optimized for emerging 48 V architectures, featuring an automation-friendly design that enables advanced E/E integration while maintaining backward compatibility with standard MCON and Gen2 systems.
 

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Reliable reels for construction site live cable

Hannay Reels

Reliable reels for construction site live cable

The Hannay NSCR700 reel is designed for safe handling of live cable and cord. Available in spring rewind, this reel is ideal for powering tools, temporary lighting, charging stations and more.
 

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FXP30x and PC30x series from Taoglas combine cellular, GNSS and Wi-Fi in compact PCB antennas

FXP30x and PC30x series from Taoglas combine cellular, GNSS and Wi-Fi in compact PCB antennas

These enable engineers to integrate multiple wireless technologies within a single antenna, reducing device component count while simplifying device design, speeding up assembly times and accelerating time-to-market. Read more →

UV curing increases profitability for fiber optic cable manufacturing

Excelitas Technologies Corp.

UV curing increases profitability for fiber optic cable manufacturing

UV curing in optical fiber manufacturing accelerates production while delivering higher quality, supporting the performance demands of AI data centers.
 

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Customized plug-and-play solutions

SAB BRÖCKSKES GmbH & Co. KG

Customized plug-and-play solutions

From cable manufacturing to customized cable assembly from a single source — even for small quantities.
 

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