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How Reason Codes Help Reduce Machine Downtime By Paul Hogendorn The worst enemy of any manufacturer is machine downtime. How to control and mitigate downtime is a constant battle for [...]

IPC to Offer Schleuniger’s Unique Wire Processing Expertise Through Online Training Courses Global electronics industry association IPC has partnered with the Swiss-based technology group [...]

Solid vs. Foamed Cable Insulation by Anixter Communication cables use a variety of insulation materials to achieve precise electrical characteristics. Without this precise control, the successful [...]

Wire-to-Wire Success Once Again at the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Show Hartland, WI [MAY 2019]—Attendance hit an all-time high this year at the 19thAnnual Electrical Wire Processing [...]

Could Grease Be the Answer to Reducing Electrical Connection Failures? By Brian Kinkade, Nye Lubricants According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, musculoskeletal disorders caused by repetitive [...]

Intelligent Vs. Non-intelligent Part Numbers: Which are better in manufacturing?   By Adam Amos, Flux Connectivity   In the world of manufacturing, there are different methods by which [...]

Panduit® Invests in Consultative Application Engineering Program to Support Heavy-Duty Equipment OEM Customers Company provides customized wire and cable management solutions for OEMs Panduit, a [...]

Improving Cable Quality & Reliability Electrically Checking Crimps with Multiconductor Testers Overview Crimped connections may be defective mechanically and/or electrically. Multiconductor [...]

Heat-Shrink Products and Their Application Demands By: TE Connectivity Heat-shrink tubing has been a staple in the electronics industry for more than 50 years. It is used for sealing, protecting, [...]

Powering Innovation The basic components of the battery haven’t changed since 1748, but its technology, materials, and applications sure have. While first widely used to power electrical [...]