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Yazaki fined $470M in U.S. anti-trust probe of wiring harness price-fixing

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:25:20 GMT

February 6,2012 --

Additionally, four Yazaki executives will reportedly plead guilty and serve prison time ranging from 15 months to two years.

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Furukawa Electric to open Philippines automotive wiring harness facility

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:00:20 GMT

February 6,2012 --

Furukawa Electric group already operates a Philippines production site for the manufacture of automotive steering roll connectors.

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Cable cutter handles copper, steel

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

January 30,2012 --

The CCS-6 Cable Cutter from Platinum Tools keeps coaxial, twisted-pair and other cable types round during the cutting process.

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Software support for electric, hybrid vehicle design the focus of online seminar

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:55:30 GMT

January 25,2012 --

An upcoming webcast seminar hosted by Interconnection World will discuss how electric and hybrid vehicles pose particular design challenges beyond those of conventionally powered vehicles.

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Phoenix Contact shrinks PC 5 connector family

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:36:00 GMT

January 12,2012 --

New dimensions are 15 percent smaller than the original PC 5 connector.

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High mating cycle crimp terminals feature proprietary high-current alloy

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:35:30 GMT

January 11,2012 --

Mini-Fit Plus HMC crimp terminals from Molex achieve superior durability and current per circuit for mid-range power applications.

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NASS wins USAF wiring harness assembly contract for giant UAV airship

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:11:00 GMT

January 6,2012 --

370-foot long craft is reportedly 7x the size of the Goodyear blimp and will be deployed for surveillance missions over Afghanistan early in 2012.

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Burndy adds replacement tension automatic splices

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:46:00 GMT

January 5,2012 --

Replacement Unisplice combines two splices into one and eliminates the need to find “like” conductors.

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Optical fiber stripper uses hot sulfuric acid

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:25:30 GMT

January 4,2012 --

The SAS-400 can remove a variety of coating types, including acrylate and polyimide.

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Eastern Europe's PKC Group adopts Mentor Graphics' wire harness design, engineering platform

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:35:20 GMT

December 29,2011 --

PKC will employ Mentor's Capital HarnessXC technology.

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D-subminiature Y adapters/splitters expand serial ports

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:21:00 GMT

December 1,2011 --

L-com now carries a line of Y adapters/splitters for three common D-Subminiature connectors: DB9, DB15 and DB25.

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Raytheon shortens build time for SDB II seeker by reducing cable bundle, wiring harness

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:55:40 GMT

November 11,2011 --

Engineers reduced the time required to build the Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) uncooled tri-mode seeker from more than 75 hours, to 40 hours.

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BTC Electronic Components adds Trompeter's crimp termination tools to wire harness installer linecard

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:10:30 GMT

November 4,2011 --

Outer crimp sleeve tool captures coaxial cable braid while requiring 25 percent less physical effort than the tool it replaces.

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Molex unveils IP67-sealed miniature waterproof wire-to-wire connectors

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:56:00 GMT

October 31,2011 --

For transportation and other rugged applications requiring superior mating and IP67 protection against dust and water.

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IWCS to feature CommScope's experts in copper, fiber, metallic cabling

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:10:40 GMT

October 28,2011 --

Additionally, the symposium's executive panel will discuss how the FCC's attempts to regulate Internet traffic will affect demand for infrastructure growth in wired and wireless communications.

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Dynalab adds AC/DC wire harness testers

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:55:20 GMT

October 17,2011 --

New AC/DC option extends the existing offering of DC-only NX hipot wire harness testers, providing 1000 VAC hipot testing capability.

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Tow package wiring harnesses for Hyundai, Kia vehicles recalled on fire risk

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:41:00 GMT

October 12,2011 --

Moisture can seep into the converter module and defeat the harness's internal circuit protection.

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Yazaki opens new automotive wiring harness plant in Romania

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:05:30 GMT

October 11,2011 --

New plant will reportedly be the main supplier for Ford's automotive production operation in Romania.

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Japan's Furukawa Electric fined $200M for wiring harness price fixing; more charges likely in U.S. anti-trust probe of auto-parts industry

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:50:30 GMT

October 5,2011 --

Furukawa Electric Co. will plead guilty and pay a $200 million fine for a price-fixing and bid-rigging conspiracy involving the sale of parts to automakers in the U.S. and elsewhere.

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Variable angle backshell provides better strain relief for cable terminations

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:41:00 GMT

October 3,2011 --

TE Connectivity's Spin-Lock variable-angle backshell enables straight, 45° and 90° cable terminations.

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Dozens of Boeing workers arrested in federal drug bust at Ridley Park helicopter plant

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:50:40 GMT

September 30,2011 --

On Sept. 29, FBI and DEA agents descended on Boeing's plant in Ridley Park, PA, where the U.S. military's V-22 Osprey vertical take-off aircraft and H-47 Chinook helicopters are produced.

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Burndy intros Li-ion battery actuated cable crimping, cutting tools

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:50:30 GMT

September 15,2011 --

New Patriot In-Line tool incorporates lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology, enhanced electronics and refined hydraulic systems.

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Toyota recalls Corolla sedans on engine computer glitch; fix requires additional wiring harness

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:15:10 GMT

September 7,2011 --

Japanese automaker's Chinese subsidiary company Tianjin Faw will recall 33,809 Corolla Ex sedans.

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BMW recalls 120K diesel vehicles on faulty plug connector

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:10:20 GMT

September 2,2011 --

The automaker said the problem lays within the heating of the diesel filter.

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PKC picks up heavy truck wiring harness supplier AEES

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:30:30 GMT

August 18,2011 --

AEES' largest customer accounts within the truck industry are e.g. Daimler Trucks North America, Navistar and PACCAR.

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Small changes, big impacts: Managing variants in automotive and aerospace electrical design

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:46:00 GMT

August 16,2011 --

By Simon Holdsworth, Mentor Graphics -- Today’s computer-based electrical system design automation tools can create a virtual environment where every wiring harness component, bundle, and connection is defined and tested .......

White paper explains category cable performance characteristics

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:00:00 GMT

August 8,2011 --

C&M Corp. white paper simplifies the often confusing electrical performance characteristics of category twisted-pair copper cable.

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Lincoln Electric acquires welding consumables producer Techalloy

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:55:30 GMT

August 1,2011 --

Baltimore-based Techalloy is a producer of nickel alloy and stainless steel welding consumables.

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Kawasaki Ninja motorcycles recalled on wiring harness flaw

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:50:10 GMT

July 27,2011 --

NHTSA recall states that a short between wires and the vehicle's frame or within wires could occur while the bike is in motion, potentially causing a crash.

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Flag terminal applicator machine produces UL 749-compliant insulated connectors

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:55:50 GMT

July 27,2011 --

Pneumatic assembly machine produces a compact connector that complies fully with the UL 749 dishwasher standard.

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IEWC expands global wire and cable distribution footprint to Brazil

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:35:50 GMT

July 18,2011 --

New facility will allow IEWC to support its customers in the South American marketplace.

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Souriau launches 853 KV class connectors, optimized for high vibration, high temperature applications

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:35:10 GMT

July 11,2011 --

The 8535 KV and 8536 KV connectors feature an integrated backshell tested to vibration levels higher than the usual international standards.

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Yamaha recalls nearly 10K motorcycles on faulty wire harness connector

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:40:40 GMT

July 6,2011 --

Potentially intermittent ground wire connection sidelines certain of the brand's 2006-09 FJR 1300 motorcycles.

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TE Connectivity contracts to supply fiber links for Lumexis in-flight entertainment systems

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:21:00 GMT

June 30,2011 --

Inked at the Paris Air Show, the deal supports Lumexis’ in-flight entertainment product offering via "Fiber to The Screen" (FTTS) technology.

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Micro Bird school, commercial buses recalled over wiring harness electrical flaw

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:25:10 GMT

June 22,2011 --

Buses are being recalled by the NHTSA for an issue with a potentially flawed wiring harness.

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LaBarge to produce ballistic missile wiring harnesses for Boeing's Aegis SM-3 system

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:41:00 GMT

June 21,2011 --

The LaBarge-built cables are part of Boeing's SM-3 Kinetic Warhead.

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Report: Automotive wiring harness market bottomed out in 2009, increased 30% to $29B in 2010

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:10:20 GMT

June 17,2011 --

Market leaders included Sumitomo Electric, Delphi, Yazaki, Fujikura, and Leoni, according to new analysis from Research and Markets.

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Heilind adds cold-applied splices from TE Connectivity for aerospace, defense applications

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:25:50 GMT

June 8,2011 --

Cold-applied splice uses a non-flowing gel to provide sealing and works with all known wire insulations, including TFE.

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LaBarge aerospace cable, harness assemblies certified under Nadcap

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:15:10 GMT

June 7,2011 --

LaBarge's Joplin, Mo. plant operation earned the AC7121 certification from the Performance Review Institute (PRI).

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Delphi opens another vehicle wiring harness assembly plant in Romania

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:35:10 GMT

June 7,2011 --

New site will produce wiring harness modules for vehicle manufacturers across Europe and will work closely with other Delphi facilities in the country.

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Online calculator for coil-cord developers

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:10:30 GMT

May 4,2011 --

Tool is meant to help cable engineers evaluate their initial concepts.

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Paper addresses vehicle-harness design challenges

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Tue, 03 May 2011 18:40:10 GMT

May 3,2011 --

Authored by Mentor Graphics, the white paper describes MCAD solutions optimized for harness design.

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Indian auto parts maker Motherson Sumi consolidates wiring harness, plastic components businesses

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:55:30 GMT

April 28,2011 --

The merger will bring the company's wiring harness business in India under one entity.

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Delphi debuts ergonomic automotive electrical center connection system for 'no tools required' wiring harness assembly

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:20:50 GMT

April 14,2011 --

Launched at SAE World Congress, newly engineered interconnect system technology offers simple, safe, ergonomic connection at final vehicle assembly, says Delphi.

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CAMI exhibiting cable testers at Milwaukee Wire Processing Technology Expo, May 18-19

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:55:40 GMT

April 12,2011 --

Products on exhibit will include the HVX high voltage test system based on CAMI's M3U tester, and the new CableEye LabVIEW interface.

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PKC absorbs Segu's European wiring harness operations

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:35:20 GMT

March 3,2011 --

Finland's PKC Group will acquire the Segu companies of Germany, Poland and Ukraine, makers of wiring harnesses for automotive and construction equipment.

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Kevlar-grade shears incorporate wire stripper, copper crimping functions

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:00:00 GMT

March 1,2011 --

QuickTrec's Wire Surgeon scissors are made of ice-tempered Solingen stainless steel.

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Leoni cites strong automotive demand, plus increased wiring harness sales, after record 2010

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:36:00 GMT

February 16,2011 --

A "very strong increase" in sales of cable harnesses and wiring systems for vehicles in the BRIC countries, as well as in the U.S., merited particular mention.

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Sumitomo scales back automotive wiring harness operations in Poland

noreply@www.interconnectionworld.com (Unknown Author) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:05:30 GMT

February 16,2011 --

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems is poised to lay off almost a thousand workers at its manufacturing unit in Leszno, Poland.

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