Amphenol Corporation reported sales in 4Q19 of $2,151.0 million, down -3.3% in US dollars compared to 4Q18, and up +2.4% sequentially. Organically, sales in the quarter decreased -8% YOY. For the full year, Amphenol achieved record sales of $8,225.4 million, up +0.3% in US dollars, up +2% in local currencies and down -3% organically. Orders ……Read More »
Radiall America, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Timbercon, Inc., a fiber optic interconnect specialist based in Tualatin, Oregon. “We are excited to welcome Timbercon to the Radiall Group. By combining our activities, our objective is to offer the most comprehensive range of end to end active and optical interconnect solutions for ……Read More »
FX26, a floating board-to-board connector with high heat resistance up to 140°C that withstands severe vibration environments, was developed for internal connection of powertrains including motor controllers, the key product in Electric Vehicles (EV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV). It has been selected in the ‟Vehicle Intelligence & Transportation” category. Additionally BM46, a multi-RF board-to-board ……Read More »
Smiths Interconnect has completed its acquisition of Reflex Photonics, Inc., a leading global supplier of rugged, high-reliability optical transceiver modules designed to deliver high signal density and ultra-fast data transmission speeds in a wide range of harsh-environment applications with stringent size, weight, and power (SWaP) demands, including space, defense, aerospace, industrial, and automotive applications such ……Read More »
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CIT) acquired MicroConnex Corporation, a privately held manufacturer of highly engineered microminiature flex circuits for the medical and test and measurement markets, which will now operate under Carlisle Medical Technologies (CMT), CIT’s Medical Technologies Business Unit. MicroConnex brings deep technical expertise and process capabilities for developing custom precision flex circuits and hybrid ……Read More »
The founder of Samtec leaves a legacy of connector innovation and company stewardship that is matched by his equally impressive commitment to philanthropy and environmental conservation. The electronics industry has lost one of its great founders. Sam Shine, founder of Samtec, Inc., died on November 15 at age 86. He formed the privately held electronic ……Read More »
Measurement Specialties Inc., a subsidiary of TE Connectivity Ltd. completed its acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc. (SMI) from Elmos Semiconductor AG on September 30. SMI’s micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor technology and design and manufacturing capabilities combined with TE’s operational scale, customer base, and existing sensors technologies will provide customers with an even more comprehensive global sensing solutions ……Read More »
Molex announced the grand opening of a new research and development facility in Bridgewater, New Jersey, where, in 2018, it acquired Nistica. The new state-of-the-art Molex facility represents a significant investment in the future of optical wavelength solutions for telecommunications networks and features eco-friendly clean rooms and extensive capabilities for designing and prototype manufacturing optical solutions ……Read More »
LEMO opened its new, state-of-the-art European Distribution Center (EDC) in the Netherlands, which was built to support the unprecedented growth of its Benelux business with expanded inventory and expedited delivery services and also houses the LEMO Netherlands Cable Assembly Department and the European stock of LEMO’s Northwire Cable. Located in Haarlem, near Amsterdam, the new ……Read More »
Radiall announced the acquisition of Solyneo’s assets as of August 29th, 2019. Solyneo is a French startup based in Perouges (close to Lyon, France). The engineering company specializes in producing prototypes of highly efficient and reliable free-space power transmissions for demanding environments. This acquisition will strengthen Radiall’s technology portfolio and expand our product offering of ……Read More »