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High-Speed Doesn’t Even Begin to Describe the Hyperloop Rail System

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Forget Japan’s bullet trains or Europe’s high-speed rail services. The proposed Hyperloop, a supersonic train, will leave all those other trains in the dust. If you haven’t yet heard of the Hyperloop, let us fill you in.

The Hyperloop concept was put forth by Elon Musk in 2013. Instead of a train car running on a track, the Hyperloop envisions pressurized capsules moving through reduced-pressure tubes. Think of the old-time vacuum tubes at the bank. The papers you put into the plastic capsule were sucked up into a tube to be received by the teller. Only this system is much more intricate, superfast, and will transport people.

It works in this way: With almost all air removed from the vacuum tube, passengers ride in a capsule that is pushed through the tube by a series of electromagnets. The electromagnetic capabilities allow the passenger capsule/car to hover above the rails. Low air pressure means little friction between the tube and the capsule. It is theorized that the passenger car would be able to reach speeds of 750 mph. The commute from Los Angeles to San Diego would only take 30 minutes! The electromagnetic energy, the main source of propulsion, uses minimal energy and is only required for about 5% of the track. No other energy is needed after reaching speeds of 750 mph because the car will glide for about 100 miles. This system is extremely energy efficient.

Developers are moving quickly to create a working system. Prototype and test systems are being built by three companies, and teams are working on designing the passenger car. In fact, Hyperloop Technologies just performed the first public test of their technology and are planning to test a full sized system by the end of the year.

This type of revolutionary progress is what drives us to innovate. At Connectronics, we are on the front line of supporting the technologies that drive the innovations that change the world. We have been successfully involved with the transportation and railroad industry for years. The reality of the Hyperloop offers us another opportunity to deliver world-class specialized connectors and partner with the best minds in the industry. No matter how new or technical, Connectronics supports the groundbreaking ideas of tomorrow. With our products, we make sure that all systems are a go! Contact us today for your connector needs!

Connectronics Continues Expanding to Meet Growing Demand

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In our February 2016 post we mentioned that the aerospace, military, and high-tech Connectronics Facility Expansion Blog Image 1industries are growing rapidly and we are happy to report that Connectronics’ specialized connectors are following suit, keeping up in high demand!

Last fall we brought a new molding machine onto the production line to provide the high-power capabilities we need to help us keep up with orders for rubber insulators and molded components. With the extension of the new machine it was clear that we needed additional physical space for our operations. As a result, we have invested in the construction of a new building to increase capabilities.

Between Connectronics and Wiremax, we currently have 28,000 ft of operational space. Connectronics Facility Expansion Blog Image 2The new facility will add approximately 18,000 square feet. This continued work space adds more capacity, storage, and flexibility in meeting the increasing demands for our products.

Overseeing the construction is local contractor Dunipace Building. The work is moving along nicely and we expect the building to be complete this coming September.

As the year rolls on we are looking forward to watching the new building take shape and the continued success of the products and industries we serve. Stay tuned for the next update and contact us in regards to any questions you might have!

Connectronics Protects the Environment

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Earth Day, the yearly celebration of environmental consciousness and conservation, was this past Friday. Following our company, you might wonder how electronic connectors and interfaces protect the environment. The experts at Connectronics are here to explain.

Without products such as connectors, equipment monitoring and analyzing ecological systems simply wouldn’t work. Such high value products depend on the high quality and reliability of interconnect products such as the systems we supply at Connectronics.

Yellow Springs Instruments (YSI) is a company that we’ve teamed up with long term. YSI has been an innovator for over 60 years, producing precision measurement and testing instruments. Today, YSI is the leading developer and supplier of water sampling and monitoring solutions.

The electronic products YSI manufactures must withstand tough conditions. Water sampling and monitoring equipment require cables and connectors that will not fail in, or be damaged by, water. Many of their instruments have a probe/sensor that is immersed in a body of water to measure criteria such as dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, ORP, salinity, and temperature. As a partner of YSI, Connectronics supplies the necessary underwater connectors for the job, with water sealing interfaces, stainless steel hardware, and water sealing over-molding for consistent and reliable performances.

The instruments YSI delivers to their customers help a wide range of industries make sure water is nontoxic. Applications such as groundwater, wastewater, ocean, coastal, and hydraulic fracturing tests provide high-resolution water quality data to prove accurate details on the condition of these specific areas. Protecting the environment is what Earth Day stands for. Instruments from YSI, with components from Connectronics, make the Earth Day ideals that we all strive for come to life year long. Contact us today for any questions you may have.

Connectronics Is Actively Involved with the Development of Fusion Power

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Connector Image for March 2015 BlogThe energy industry is involved in many different projects to create the power the world will need for the future. We all know that fossil fuels are limited and that it is important to develop sustainable energy sources. Solar and wind are viable sources of renewable energy, but they require more energy into a system than it can put out. Researchers have been working on developing the theory of net energy and are close to making it a reality.

One of the most ambitious energy projects going on today is ITER. ITER means ‘the way’ in Latin and is the collaboration of 35 nations to build the world’s largest tokamak, a “magnetic fusion device that has been designed to prove the feasibility of fusion as a large-scale and carbon-free source of energy based on the same principle that powers our Sun and stars.” A fusion power plant would produce net energy, meaning that the total energy in a fusion power pulse is greater than the energy required to run the machine. Basically, more power is generated from less input.

This international experiment began in 1985 with ITER Members made up of China, the EU, Japan, India, Russia, Korea, and the U.S. Located in Southern France, the ITER facility is now in the process of being constructed. One million components made up of 10 million parts are being assembled for integration into the ITER machine.

Connectronics is proud to be one of the companies working with the ITER team on bringing this new idea to life. We are working with the design team on connectors that will be integral for running this innovative fusion device. The specialized connectors we manufacture are capable of meeting the challenges of this new idea for energy generation.

It is an honor to be asked to participate in this global initiative. Connectronics brings the required engineering design, testing, manufacturing, and quality capabilities to the table for a highly important project such as this one. For the highest quality high voltage, high current, or specialized connectors available today, contact Connectronics!

New Push/Pull Connectors Feature Quick Coupling Mechanism

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Responding to the needs of our customers and the industries we serve, Connectronics isPush pull connector image - Feb. 2016announcing the release of a new product—the Connectronics PNP Series connectors. This new connector is a product line extension of the High Voltage Lead (HVL) Assemblies ½ series.

As part of our Push N Pull connector series, the new PNP connectors offer a push-pull quick coupling mechanism that holds the connectors in a fully mated condition by use of a canted coil spring. The mated connectors have an operating voltage rating of 10 KVDC through extreme temperature ranges (-55°C to +125°C) and altitudes (to 70,000 ft.).

Although small in size, these lightweight connectors provide extreme reliability and peak performance in applications such as CRT/displays, power supplies, radar, lasers, medical equipment, and ECM equipment. This series does not permit field assembly, so lengths of cable/wire need to be specified prior to ordering.

With the introduction of a new PNP connector, Connectronics continues to be a leader in the design and manufacture of specialized electrical connectors and interconnection systems. Our broad industrial base includes fields such as avionics, aerospace, medical, analytical instruments, nuclear applications and more. Our commitment to excellence and continual product and process improvement ensures that we consistently deliver the highest quality products that meet the needs of our customers.

To learn more about our newest product and all other products in the HVL ½ line series, please view our online catalog or contact us directly.

Connectronics’ Outlook 2016

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The excitement of new possibilities always presents Connectronics Blog Feb. 2016itself as we start the new year. It is also a time to plan for future events and prepare for how we will tackle upcoming challenges. Since making connections is what we do, we always have the knowledge to connect the industry to the power it needs.

Our focus on the aerospace and military industries will continue throughout the year as we remain committed to meeting the needs of such a high tech industry. Both industries expect to see continued growth as more manufacturing and innovations continue throughout the year. As technology increases, we will be ready to deliver products for the measurement systems used to keep operations running optimally and safely.

As we discussed in a previous post, specialized electronic systems require state-of-the-art components to handle the multiple functions of innovative aerospace and military designs. Heading into 2016, we are working on expanding our product lines to tackle even more technologically advanced electronics. For example, our SCID series is a redesigned connector system that runs at 30 KVDC operating voltage to handle higher operating conditions. The Nano MIGI hardnose connector is also redesigned to improve the functionality of this high voltage connector.

Wiremax, a Connectronics brand, will also continue to produce the high voltage products that companies have relied upon for years. Wire and cable options from Wiremax, such as Tuffsil Silicon Wire, SIL-Koat Wire, and high voltage wire products can be found on both the Connectronics and Wiremax websites. Ordering is available from both Toledo manufacturing facilities.

We are looking forward to continued success in supplying the specialized connectors and interconnection systems for aerospace and defense industry measurements systems. The radar systems, mass spectrometry units, specialized helmets, and all the other analytical instruments required to deliver efficient and effective operations can rely on the continued dependability of Connectronics and Wiremax components.

From all of us at Connectronics, we wish you a happy new year!

Keeping Industries and Families Connected During the Holidays and Throughout the Year!

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As we get set to close out one year and start another, the holiday season is a good time to remember and reflect upon our many activities and accomplishments at Connectronics. Looking at things from a business perspective, the Connectronics team has continued to serve the aerospace, avionics, analytical instruments, oil exploration and many other industries. Together, we offer our customers more than 300 years of combined connector and interconnect experience, and it’s something we continue to enjoy doing!

We believe our work reflects our dedication to what we do as a company and that our experience shows how committed we are to serving our customers. We work with people from a variety of industries and, on a more personal level, this ultimately means that we are impacting the everyday lives of our families and friends. The airplanes we contribute to will be flying our loved ones to their destinations this holiday season. Complex problems that our family members and friend endure are often solved using analytical instruments that can make lives better in so many ways; and advances in medical technology help to keep the population healthy and living longer. The specialized electronic connectors and interconnection systems we proudly design and manufacture right here in the USA help to keep people connected throughout the year.

If you’re not already familiar with everything we do at Connectronics, take a few minutes to read previous blog posts we’ve published. They help to tell the story about how we keep everyone connected, and how we impact the lives of many people around the world. You can scroll through the blog, or click on the links here:

• Cables for Electrostatic Filters for the Mining Industry: Critical for Worker Safety
• How the Oil and Gas Boom is Benefitting Manufacturing
• Aerospace Industry is Still Flying High
• The Benefits of Products Made in the USA
• Serving the Defense Industry with Pride
• Revolutionizing the Material Handling Industry
• Demanding Underwater Applications Require Reliable Underwater Connectors
• “Manufacturing Day” Celebrates Careers, Reshoring Benefits, and Everything Happening in Industry Today
• New Molding Machine Expands Our Capabilities
• On Land, In Water, Up Above: Our Products Are Everywhere!

Looking ahead to 2016 and beyond, we plan to continue to play our role in keeping industries connected. This is an opportunity we are grateful for, and something we like to think about during the holiday season. From our Connectronics family to your family, we wish you a happy holiday season!

Enhancing Fighter Pilot’s Vision with JHMCS Night Vision System

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Fighter pilots are a rare and specialized group of airmen. They work in conditions that Night Vision Goggle Image Nov. 2015would put most of us under: supersonic speeds, gravitational forces, and split-second decision making. The tools they rely on to help them do their jobs are designed with cutting edge technology and state of the art components. Our specialized connectors and interconnection systems are integral parts of many of the innovative electronic equipment used throughout the defense industry.

One such specialized electronic system is found in pilot helmets. Pilots flying fighter jets rely on technology known as the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS) for targeting and firing weapons. The system incorporates a heads-up display (HUD) that is projected onto the pilot’s visor to cue weapons and sensor the target. A magnetic head tracker and display are synchronized with aircraft sensors to aim and fire a missile where the pilot is looking. Flight information is continuously displayed on the inside of the helmet visor for the pilot to monitor incoming data.

While this system is ideal during daylight hours, cueing the system at night was a problem. To upgrade the current system with night vision technology, the Department of Defense has contracted for JHMCS Night Vision Cueing and Display (NVCD) systems in support of the Aircrew Systems program. We were awarded a contract to supply the cables for this new system and are extremely proud to be affiliated with the defense industry and this project.

Connectronics comes to the project being very familiar with working with the defense industry. Through our long history we have gained the expertise to engineer and manufacture specialized electronic connectors that consistently meet the requirements of tough defense industry regulations and military standards. Our innovative solutions reliably perform in the harshest environmental conditions (high altitudes, g-forces, extreme temperatures). Engineering expertise combined with manufacturing excellence ensures delivery of consistently high-quality components.

As a supplier of the connectors for the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) Night Vision Cueing and Display (NVCD) system being developed, we continue our mission of delivering the power to keep “all systems a-go” for our fearless pilots!

To learn more about our work on the JHMCS Night Vision Cueing and Display System, please feel free to contact us at 800-965-0020 or through email.

On Land, In Water, Up Above: Our Products Are Everywhere!

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Look around and nearly any place you encounter will have specialized connectors, cables and interconnection systems, many of which weSpecialized Connectors Oct. Blog 2 manufacture at Connectronics. Why are they so common? Connectors, cables, and interconnection systems are used in just about every industry and the wide range of applications within each. Connectors, cable assemblies and interconnection systems are used on land, underwater, in the sky, and beyond to outer space.

Take a look at some of the examples we’ve pulled from the many places you can find them:

• On land: Connectronics products are components of heavy vehicle simulators (HVS), complex cable systems and instrumentation used in a variety of industries, including science-related industries such as: research sciences, pharmaceutical and biotech. Components and connectors can be found in mass spectrometers, which measure and weigh molecules, and the pharmaceutical industry. This industry uses our connectors in quality control (QC) systems to ensure the purity of pharmaceutical products. More examples of the wide range of applications for Connectronics products also include: titanium smelting plants, nuclear reactor systems in the energy sector, and stage lighting for the entertainment industry.

• In water: To measure and monitor water quality, biologists and municipalities all over the world use Yellow Spring Instruments, which include Connectronics components. Our underwater cables and connectors are used for offshore oil exploration too!

• Up above: Connectronics manufactures high voltage connectors and avionics for the commercial and military aviation industries. You’ll also find our products in radar systems used on private jets and other aircrafts. The aerospace industry also utilizes our systems for airport traffic control and communication. Our connectors and cable assemblies are also in space. We build cable assemblies for xenon-ion propulsion thrusters that are onboard space-bound satellites, abiding by special requirements for aerospace cable assemblies. Systems must be able to operate in extreme temperatures. They must also offer reliability throughout the lifespan of a satellite mission.

Learn more about our company, our products and the industries we serve by visiting our website. If you have any questions, call us at 800-965-0020 or email us at info@connectronicscorp.com.

New Molding Machine Expands Our Capabilities

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This month, we will be adding a new molding machine for silicone processing to our operations at Connectronics. Once in place and ready to run, the machine will expand our capabilities to provide specialized electronic connectors for the industries we serve. The list consists of: aerospace, defense, entertainment, medical, energy industries and more. The new molding machine will give us high-power production capabilities on site and enable us to keep up with the increasing demand for rubber insulators and other molded parts for our customers.

Our new molding machine is manufactured by ARBURG, a German manufacturer of machinery and technology for plastics processing. ARBURG says their molding machines feature “innovative, cost effective high-end injection molding technology […] to help you reduce unit costs and produce parts conveniently and flexibly […] with an extremely high level of precision.” At Connectronics, we’re looking forward to the cost and time-saving features our new molding machine will offer us. Features include:

• High-precision injection and holding New Mold Machine Imagepressure performance
• Energy efficiency
• Cycle-time reduction
• Flexibility through its pivoting clamping unit, and
• Ease-of-operation.

In the end, these features will also provide value and high-quality end results to our customers.

Our investment in this new molding machine is just the latest example of our mission to provide value to our customers. It also reflects our company’s commitment and continuous improvement philosophy. At Connectronics, we are dedicated to providing innovative designs and solutions for customers from all industries who are looking for electronic connectors and interconnection systems for a variety of applications. If you have any questions about our new molding machine, or about our capabilities, please reach out to us through email or call us at 800-965-0020.

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