The worldwide cable assembly market is expected to hit $218.6 billion in 2023. The Automotive and Telecom industries are the two largest markets for cable assemblies, and China and North America are the two largest manufacturing regions. Interestingly, application-specific (i.e., custom) and rectangular assemblies are the two largest product groups. (1) Two of the most popular types of cable assemblies are discrete wire and insulation displacement contact (IDC) systems. Here’s a link to … [Read more...]
New Rugged/Power Guide
I recently stumbled upon the story of Stephanie Kwolek, a DuPont chemist who discovered the technology behind Kevlar® almost 60 years ago. This lightweight fiber is five times stronger than an equal weight of steel, withstands high heat and is resistant to harsh chemicals (kind of like Superman except for that whole kryptonite thing). Most notably, Kevlar is found in body armor and bulletproof vests used by police and the military. One could argue that the level of something’s ruggedness is … [Read more...]
Samtec Discrete Wire Powers Indoor Vertical Farms
Bourbon lovers appreciate their favorite spirits in many forms. Neat. On the Rocks. A favorite mixed drink. An emerging trend in bourbon drinking comes from an unlikely place: Infinite Harvest - an indoor hydroponic vertical farm. Infinite Harvest produces repeatedly consistent, high-quality popcorn shoots whose naturally sweet and buttery taste offers a perfect accent to anyone's favorite bourbon drink. Perfection! Popcorn Shoots in Winter? Using the fundamentals … [Read more...]
Popular Design Modifications of Discrete Wire Cable Assemblies
Samtec's new generation of micro pitch discrete wire cable assemblies – 0.80, 1.00, and 1.27 mm pitch – meet the challenge of electronics devices getting smaller and denser. Speaking of discrete wire, did I mention that 36% of Samtec discrete wire systems are modified and custom products? What type of modified products are designers asking for, and why? Glad you asked! Below is a summary of some of our most frequently requested discrete wire cable assemblies. All of … [Read more...]