In the September issue of the ‘International Design Engineer’ magazine (www.engineerlive.com), Jérôme Dabonneville, CTO at Fischer Connectors, shares his insights on the growing demands on connectivity solutions for robotic applications – which are extremely diverse.   Regardless of the specific application, the goal is to make the components for robotic and automation solutions as durable, … Continued

When designing your equipment, choosing the right connectivity solutions with the right type of sealing early in the process is critical for the commercial success and durability of your product. So make informed decisions during your connectivity design project: guaranteeing extreme sealing allows you to maximize reliability and reduce risks.   Sealing is a complex … Continued

he need for lighter and smaller devices, which still guarantee optimal performance and reliability, keeps pushing innovation forward in connectivity solutions.   Our rugged circulars connectors and cable assembly solutions enable you to:   Pack more functionality in your devices, making them smarter Improve usability & portability, making them lighter Save time & money, making … Continued

Getinge's mobile heart-lung support system, Cardiohelp, uses Fischer Core Series connectors to guarantee optimal connectivity. In many rescue operations, every second counts when it comes to saving a patient's life. To ensure the system can be activated quickly and easily, the technology has to be reliable and straightforward. Moreover, the components need to be easy … Continued

A “sterile” hospital environment is taken for granted, but the processes and policies behind how all hospital items are sterilized is the result of a specific global set of standards.   Sterilization is achieved by exposing all hospital instruments and all equipment in the hospital rooms – from beds to connectors – to steam saturated … Continued

With the rise of Industry 4.0, wearables, and new technologies in the defense and medical industries, today’s engineers are not only challenged to get all the necessary data transferred, but to figure out how fast we can get the massive amounts of data to move as well. Wired connections still transport more data faster than … Continued

For their magnetometers, the design engineers of SENSYS Magnetometers & Survey Solutions were looking for an ultra-rugged connector suitable for continuous field use – and without the limitations of a military-standard connector (MIL).   They came across the first product in the innovative Fischer Freedom™ Series with "plug-and-use" technology, the Fischer LP360™ connector. The specific … Continued

By Earl Kneessi, Head of Engineering for North & South America, Fischer Connectors, Inc.   Designing hybrid connector solutions that can multi-task is not for the faint of heart. A few years ago, I wrote an article about engineers who were challenged with improving connectivity solutions, and making sure their connectors would take up less … Continued

When you need a waterproof connector, the choice may not be as straightforward as just choosing an IP68-sealed solution. IP68 ratings can differ – for some, IP68 rated can mean as little as 1 meter for 15 minutes.   Check the specifics to ensure you have the correct level of sealing for your application; your … Continued

The Fischer FiberOptic Series FO1 single-fiber connector is currently rated IP68 for 2m/24h. That’s what’s in the literature. But upon inspection, the Strategic Robotics Systems (SRS) team believed it could do better for their revolutionary FUSION unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) operating 300 m deep below the surface. They were proven right.   The engineering team … Continued