Connectivity in industry: from requirement fulfiller to design enabler

In all branches of industry, efficient operations stand or fall by the quality of their connection technology. After all, the basic requirement for smooth processes is that data is exchanged reliably between machines. However, since the sensors used for this purpose are becoming ever smaller, connection technology also has to be suitably miniaturized – and … Continued

Harsh-environment connectivity solutions for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

The drone market is evolving rapidly and becoming more and more demanding in terms of high-performance and rugged connectors and cable assemblies able to resist the harsh-environment conditions UAVs operate in.   Smaller, lighter and secure: these are the keywords in robotics and unmanned applications such as UAVs, relying on connectivity solutions that combine miniaturization with … Continued

Better connections for better decisions

Fischer Connectors’ Defence Solutions Help Connected Soldiers Make Better Decisions Faster   Soldier modernisation programs take on new urgency as funding priorities shift and operational demands increase. Fischer Connectors is laser-focused on the challenges posed by resource constraints and changing operational environments. Its defense connectivity solutions offer new capabilities and innovative, economical approaches to help … Continued

Selecting connectivity solutions for high-precision test and measurement applications – 3 cases

Precision instrumentation depends on the accuracy, security, and reliability of its connectivity, yet connectors are often the weakest link. Find out what matters most when selecting connectivity solutions to enhance performance and usability in demanding test and measurement applications.   Instrumentation designers and end users are constantly seeking better performance, greater reliability, faster data transfer … Continued

Improving situational awareness, safety and productivity through connected wearable IIoT ecosystems

Connected wearable technology and sensors integrated into day-to-day equipment help improve workers’ situational awareness, mobility and communications. Moreover, AI-driven and smart real-time data capture and analysis can help organizations make proactive improvements, avoiding risks before they occur. In the IoT Magazine 2021 Edition from Electronics Update, Wearin’s Technical Director Alvaro Goncalves an insight into how … Continued

Fischer Connectors joins the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance to advance the development of the SPE technology across further demanding application fields

Fischer Connectors has joined the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance to bring its leading expertise in high-reliability, rugged and sealed connectivity solutions to the technology companies that form this alliance founded in April 2020.   The SPE System Alliance is an open platform for companies from various industries and fields of application that want to … Continued

7 FAQs about designing devices and ecosystems for reliability and durability in extreme environments

In today’s hyperconnected world, reliable connectivity is crucial to ensuring that devices and electronics ecosystems work properly in all conditions. Fischer Connectors’ article published in Connector Supplier’s ‘High-Reliability, Harsh-Environment Connectivity’ eBook provides critical insights into when to use and how to select truly reliable and rugged connectivity solutions and explores design best practices through seven … Continued

Single Pair Ethernet: smaller, lighter, more affordable Ethernet up to 10 Gbit/s

The Ethernet has spread in many sectors, including defense, industrial automation, transportation, smart cities and defense that require the use of networked devices.   More recently, in the automotive industry and in industrial automation (linked to Industry 4.0), connectivity challenges have arisen due to the increase in sensor density, actuators and controllers: long cabling distances … Continued

Stable data transmission even with vibrations

The forces and torques acting on machines and systems, especially on the axes, need to be monitored constantly. One proven methodology for obtaining reliable results is strain gauge technology. However, since the sensors are very small, the connection technology also has to be suitably minimized. At the same time, data transmission must remain stable even … Continued

Fischer Connectors and TraceParts support engineers and designers with their connectivity needs throughout the product lifecycle

From brainstorming and pre-design studies through to deployment, customer needs are firmly at the top of the Fischer Connectors priority list.   For nine years, connectivity expert Fischer Connectors has been placing its trust in TraceParts, a world leading supplier of digital content for industrial designers, for publishing its CAD models. Fischer Connectors designs, manufactures … Continued