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General Cable acquires European transportation and industrial wire harness business Beru SAS

[No Value Specified] — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:45:20 GMT

March 3,2010 --

Beru's business will operate as General Cable Automotive Europe (GCAE) going forward, and will manufacture ignition wire harnesses sold into the European automotive OEM market.

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LSI Industries to close LSI Marcole wiring harness facility

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:30:50 GMT

February 22,2010 --

Citing weak domestic demand for wire harness components, LSI Industries Inc. will close its LSI Marcole facility, located in Manchester, Tennessee, effective April 2, 2010.

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U.S. State Department to purchase modernized Sikorsky S-61T helicopters with modular wiring harnesses

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:10:50 GMT

February 22,2010 --

Delivery of the first four modernized S-61 aircraft will support missions for the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan.

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Korea's ASIA cites Mentor Graphics for reduced wire harness design cycles

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:01:00 GMT

February 8,2010 --

ASIA Company, a wire harness supplier based in Korea, says it has made "dramatic gains" by deploying Mentor's CHS software. The tool has reportedly enabled ASIA to add significant automation capability, cutting wire harness design cyc.......

Carlisle Interconnect signs multi-year supply agreements with Airbus

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:10:40 GMT

February 8,2010 --

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies signed two long term supply agreements with Airbus on January 13th in Toulouse, France.

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Six steps to ensuring optimal ultrasonic-weld strength

[No Value Specified] — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:30:20 GMT

February 4,2010 --

The use of pressure-indicating sensor film is a critical step in the process.

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2U MIL grade COTS rackmount computer system targets rugged military, industrial applications

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:25:50 GMT

February 1,2010 --

From Chassis Plans (San Diego), the M2U-20A COTS Plus rackmount computer system is intended for rugged military and industrial applications where short-depth, lightweight, exceptionally sturdy rackmount systems are required.

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Automation comes to wiring harness costing

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:30:50 GMT

January 18,2010 --

By Paul Johnston, Mentor Graphics Corp. -- While design engineers labor to produce the most efficient signal routing and grounding schemes for their vehicle wiring harnesses, product engineers strive to ensure that the ha.......

ITT releases 19-way Pogo pin connector, cable assembly

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:05:50 GMT

January 18,2010 --

Rated to IP55 specifications, ITT Interconnect Solutions' 19-way Pogo pin connector and cable assembly are for use in medical test and diagnostic imaging equipment, aircraft electronics, instrumentation and industrial equipment.

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Kenwood Electrical Systems, Trans World Connections take Unlimited Services' moniker

[No Value Specified] — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:55:50 GMT

January 12,2010 --

Effective January 1, 2010, the wire harness and cable assembly businesses Kenwood Electrical Systems and Trans World Connections adopted the name of their parent company, Unlimited Services of WI, Inc.

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Molex integrates power, data lines with circular hybrid connector

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:40:50 GMT

January 4,2010 --

Molex has added to its line of Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) connectors with a design that combines Cat 5e data speeds and a power supply for high signal integrity.

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Arrow Electronics appoints chairman, closes A.E. Petsche acquisition

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:40:30 GMT

January 4,2010 --

The company announced that Michael J. Long, its president and CEO, will be named chairman of the board, effective December 31, 2009. The company also announced successful completion of its acquisition of A.E. Petsche Company.

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Commercial Vehicle Group to close Czech Republic wire harness facility

[No Value Specified] — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:25:40 GMT

December 17,2009 --

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. announced a restructuring plan which includes the closure and consolidation of one of its facilities located in Liberec, Czech Republic. The 115 thousand sq. ft. facility was primarily related to the manufacturing.......

Wiring specialist BERU f1systems develops significantly lighter 30 AWG wire harness

[No Value Specified] — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:25:30 GMT

December 15,2009 --

The wiring specialist reports that is has developed a 12% lighter 30 AWG wiring harness option that doesn’t require use of costly crimping tools and special terminals.

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Unlimited Services, Oshkosh supply DoD with military ATV harnesses for use in Afghan War

[No Value Specified] — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:40:40 GMT

December 15,2009 --

Unlimited Services has been participating in Oshkosh Co.'s contract with the DoD to supply wiring harnesses for 6,219 medium all-terrain vehicles (MATV) slated for use in Afghanistan.

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Digi-Key stocks Hirose HR30 circular connectors

[No Value Specified] — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:25:40 GMT

December 11,2009 --

The miniature water and dustproof connectors are IP67 compliant.

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NEDA issues new guideline on product returns

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:25:50 GMT

December 7,2009 --

The new publication provides clear cut processes to ensure that product purchased through the authorized channel is legitimate, says the distributors' association.

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Unlimited Services touts online marketing campaign

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:05:30 GMT

December 7,2009 --

The wire harness and cable assembly manufacturer announced that it added six new customers with a sales value of over $600,000 in 2009, as a direct result of online search engine marketing efforts provided by Top Floor Technologies.

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LaBarge to provide military wiring harness technology for U.S. Navy torpedoes

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:10:10 GMT

November 30,2009 --

Harnesses made in Berryville, AK will be used in the MK 48 and MK 54 torpedoes being built by Raytheon.

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Zuken issues wiring harness design platform

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:20:10 GMT

November 23,2009 --

Zuken announced the availability of its E3 WireWorks, a design solution for wiring, harnesses, cable assemblies, and panel layouts that is integrated with the company's SolidWorks Premium Routing software.

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Zeus�achieves AS9100 certification�

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:05:30 GMT

November 23,2009 --

Zeus Industrial Products, Inc., a specialist in material science and polymer extrusions, has acquired AS9100 certification for aerospace applications.

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Co-Operative Industries Aerospace expands Airbus harness repair services

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:45:40 GMT

November 23,2009 --

Co-Operative Industries Aerospace (Fort Worth, TX) recently expanded its customer support with the addition of CFM56-5 wiring harness repair capabilities.

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Korea Aerospace Industries taps Mentor Graphics' CHS tools for helicopter program

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:40:50 GMT

November 9,2009 --

KAI used Mentor’s CHS Capital Logic software and electrical simulation and 3D MCAD integration applications, to create several hundred detailed wiring schematics for the new helicopter’s electrical system.

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NEDA's education foundation elects Meade to board

[No Value Specified] — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:15:10 GMT

November 3,2009 --

Dr. Laura Meade is associate professor of supply-chain practice at Texas Christian University.

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Komax garners Aberdeen Group's 'Process Excellence' award

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:35:20 GMT

October 26,2009 --

Single Source Systems, Inc., whose software enabled Komax USA to achieve its high performance in “process ingenuity,” was also recognized.

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LaBarge extends harness contract for Black Hawk helicopters

[No Value Specified] — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:45:30 GMT

October 23,2009 --

LaBarge, Inc. has been awarded a $2.4 million contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. to continue producing wiring harnesses for the U.S. Army's UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter.

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Artos Engineering intros automatic crimping machine

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:10:00 GMT

October 19,2009 --Artos Engineering Company (Waukesha, WI) has introduced its Cr-11 wire processing system, specifically designed to handle low volume runs for a high mix of automated applications.....

Electronics supply chain: Some optimism, though still in recession

[No Value Specified] — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:09:00 GMT

September 11,2009 --VentureOutsource.com published findings from its survey of nearly 300 electronics supply chain decision makers on the current business environment, volumes and expectations, and pricing trends. The results show a meaningful increase in optimism ab.......

Digi-Key stocking Molex design, repair kits

[No Value Specified] — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:08:00 GMT

August 27,2009 --August 27, 2009 -- Digi-Key is now stocking Molex's range of design kits and repair kits. The electronic component distributor's offering includes 216 connector kits from over 70 unique Molex connector families, and one heat shrink tubing kit.....

Wire-processing market is getting charged

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:07:00 GMT

July 13,2009 --By PATRICK McLAUGHLIN, Chief Editor -- The electrical wire-processing industry is like others that fall under the manufacturing umbrella, in that it is navigating through some of its roughest times and pretty sure (but probably not certain).......

AFSI obtains ATEX certification for TFOCA-II fiber-optic connectors

[No Value Specified] — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:07:00 GMT

July 7,2009 --July 7, 2009 -- Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) announced that it has been awarded an ATEX certification number (09ATEX1033X) from Sira for the AFSI fiber optic 4-channel TFOCA-II hermaphroditic plug and receptacle connectors.....

Benefits of fully-automated wire harness assembly

[No Value Specified] — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:07:00 GMT

July 1,2009 --Harness assemblies are becoming increasingly complex, making the process of manual insertion result in higher scrap rates and additional quality control issues.....

Wire-processing market is getting charged

[No Value Specified] — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:07:00 GMT

July 1,2009 --The electrical wire-processing industry is like others that fall under the manufacturing umbrella, in that it is navigating through some of its roughest times and pretty sure (but probably not certain) that it has hit bottom.....

Premier Farnell launches interactive design engineering website

[No Value Specified] — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:06:00 GMT

June 17,2009 --June 17, 2009 -- Premier Farnell has launched www.element-14.com, a technology resource and community for electronic design engineers. The company says the website is specifically created for electronic design engineers who are looking for.......

TSR offers Makfil cutting, stripping machine

[No Value Specified] — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:06:00 GMT

June 10,2009 --June 10, 2009--Distributor T.S.R. is offering Makfil's ECS-10 cutting and stripping machine, designed to handle an external cable diameter of 1 to 15 mm. Software will manage all processing parameters: wire size, cutting and stripping leng.......

Komax integrates OES' laser profile analyzer

[No Value Specified] — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:05:00 GMT

May 11,2009 --May 11, 2009--Komax is offering the OES WireWorx Laser Profile Analyzer (Model LPA56B) as an option for its Alpha 433 S/L crimping machine. The LPA56B sensor effectively monitors seal loading and wire stripping during production, and will s.......

Newark unveils 'value brand' online portal

[No Value Specified] — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:05:00 GMT

May 8,2009 --May 8, 2008 -- The distributor has launched an online portal showcasing a range of value-priced products for design, production, and benchtop applications. Products are searchable by category or brand.....

Why aerospace is rethinking harness design

[No Value Specified] — Fri, 01 May 2009 05:05:00 GMT

May 1,2009 --New approaches and processes are required to deal with increasingly complex wiring system integration challenges, including pressure from regulatory mandates and the need to do-more-with-less.....

Weighing DER vs. CMM wiring harness repairs

[No Value Specified] — Fri, 01 May 2009 05:05:00 GMT

May 1,2009 --The U.S. commercial aerospace industry has taken a more determined step in the direction of repairing electrical wiring harness products as opposed to replacing with new.....