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 »
TE Connectivity promoted Vish Ananthan to senior vice president and general manager of its Industrial Business Unit. Ananthan has worked for TE since 2011 and has held various leadership roles, including general manager of the Surgical and Imaging sub-vertical in TE’s Medical Business Unit and, most recently, general manager of the Device subvertical in its ……Read More »
The HARTING Technology Group inaugurated its new European Distribution Centre (EDC) in Espelkamp, Germany — a flagship project that represents the largest single investment in the company’s history (€45 million) and showcases its technological and logistical expertise. The EDC, which is already being referred to as a “cathedral of logistics” due to the attractive architectural ……Read More »
LEMO and Northwire move to a new, state-of-the-art European Distribution Center (EDC) in the Netherlands this fall. The new EDC is being built with a focus on sustainability and employee comfort and will feature 2,000 square meters of assembly space, 580 square meters of industrial space, and plenty of high-quality office space with expansive outdoor ……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 »
TE Connectivity completed its acquisition of the Kissling Group, an industry-leading provider of high-power and high-voltage relays and ruggedized switches for the commercial transportation, industrial, military, and aviation industries with a longstanding reputation as a trusted source for mission-critical applications and demanding environmental operating conditions, on May 24. Kissing Group products will be integrated into TE’s existing portfolio ……Read More »