The North American data center market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by the surge in cloud computing, AI applications, and increasing demand for high-performance digital infrastructure. As data consumption rises, operators face growing pressure to expand capacity quickly, maintain high reliability, and ensure operational safety, all while keeping construction timelines tight and managing costs. This…
Molex has completed the acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Smiths Group plc, marking a major milestone in Molex’s vision to enable technology that is transforming the future and improving people’s lives. Smiths Interconnect brings a diverse portfolio of complementary products and advantaged capabilities in ruggedized custom connectors, contacts, RF components and…
Mechanical requirements for connectors in industrial applications are continuously increasing. Moving machine components, chain flex applications and robotic systems place high demands on strain relief, anti-twist protection and the service life of cable connections. binder is responding to this development with a design innovation: a specially developed triangular moulding, which is now being used for the first time in revised M16 cable connectors as well as in M12 K- and L-coded cable connectors.
Eoptolink Technology Inc., Ltd. has announced the launch its high-density 6.4T NPO optical module at OFC 2026. Designed to meet the demanding requirements of AI data centers, the new solution delivers exceptional performance, density, and efficiency for next-generation optical interconnects. Eoptolink’s 6.4T NPO is a high-density near-packaged optical transceiver module designed to address performance and…
Corning Incorporated has unveiled new innovations to optimize AI data center networks at the 2026 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition. The new offerings include a multicore-fiber solution to drive density, a micro cable to interconnect multiple data centers, next-generation connectors to simplify and accelerate deployments, and co-packaged optics systems to enable scale-out of larger AI…
Legrand has launched the Chroma Link™ color-indexed fiber optic cabling solution designed for hyper-dense AI and machine learning networks. Debuting at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC), Chroma Link offers a turnkey approach to connectivity that transforms how data centers deploy and manage the explosion of fiber required for 800G applications and higher. As AI workloads drive…
Wieland Electric announces the launch of the selos NEW GENERATION series, a new line of compact push-in and screw terminal blocks designed to deliver higher performance through space savings, reduced installation and maintenance costs, and improved engineering workflows. As part of the launch, Wieland has introduced digital tools such as selosPLAN for DIN rail assembly design and expanded product data on the ePLAN Data Portal to streamline design and planning.
These new CCL cable clamps are characterised by a high clamping range and great flexibility. Ideally suited for strain relief on the C section rail with opening dimensions 16 – 17 mm. It offers flexible clamping ranges from 6 mm to 64 mm. The counter tray is secured by a locking mechanism and cannot slip out of the cable clamp. The four smallest sizes are also available with a knurled knob for quick tightening or loosening of the clamp. The large, easy-grip knurled knob makes it simple and convenient to secure the CCL without the need for tools.
Users have long appreciated Beckhoff’s EtherCAT Terminals for their excellent performance, modular scalability, and user-friendliness. The entire portfolio has received a technological upgrade with the ED series: modernized design, tool-free assembly, and app-based diagnostics make signal acquisition more efficient than ever. Existing series remain fully mechanically compatible: the user-friendly ED series sets a standard for the future.
As a manufacturer of industrial sensors and connection technology, Pepperl+Fuchs continues to advance M12 connection technology to meet the specific needs of process automation. Especially in hazardous areas, uncompromising safety and dependable components are essential. With M12 connection technology in accordance with EN 61076, designed for intrinsically safe applications, Pepperl+Fuchs offers a solution that combines standard-compliant safety, mechanical durability, and simplified installation. For use in hazardous areas, Pepperl+Fuchs has further optimized M12 connection technology and obtained ATEX certification.
Penn-Union split bolt connectors deliver a secure, long‑lasting connection for two conductors in a wide range of power distribution applications. Aluminum, black pre-insulated power bars and in‑line splicers/reducers are engineered to handle two to four conductors in AL‑AL, AL‑CU, or CU‑CU configurations. And bronze service post connectors deliver outstanding conductivity thanks to their premium high‑copper wrought alloy construction.
With the Not Connected Closed (NCC) family, binder offers a circular connector solution that reliably protects against dust, dirt and moisture even when unmated. The product range includes series 670 (subminiature) and 770 (miniature), including dedicated versions for medical applications. Users benefit from proven, robust connection technology that combines high levels of protection with ease of use.
Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce 2.92 mm connectors engineered to accommodate 0.141” conformable cable enabling stable, low loss high-frequency test and instrumentation usage. Broadband electrical performance up to 40 GHz provides support for millimeter-wave signal integrity in laboratory and production environments. A low VSWR ensures repeatable measurements, minimized signal reflections and guarantees dependability. 2.92 mm connectors support flexible cable routing and panel-mount system designs and are highly suited for 5G, aerospace and broadband communication applications.
Weidmuller USA has recently unveiled WM4 C PV Connectors for advanced solar applications. With robust and reliable crimp contacts that support up to 1500V, these UL-approved PV Connectors are compatible with residential, commercial and utility-scale photovoltaic systems. Designed with an anti-tampering locking mechanism, the WM4 C PV Connectors provide a durable solution for any PV connection.
Weidmuller USA has revolutionized cabinet building with the release of the Online Weidmuller Configurator (WMC), an innovative web-based tool that makes designing DIN rail configurations fast, easy and accessible anywhere, on any device.
RS is now offering a comprehensive collection of RS PRO brand control panel products, extending from essential connectivity and control components to the tools and accessories needed for installation and maintenance. Control panels allow operators to centrally manage diverse collections of connected machinery, equipment, and devices as cohesive systems. They streamline and safeguard industrial processes, regulate electrical power distribution, contribute to standards compliance, convert simple inputs into complex automations that improve efficiency, reliability, and precision, and enable the real-time monitoring required for continuous process optimisation.