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In safety-critical applications, cable assemblies do far more than transmit power or data. They must withstand mechanical stress, harsh environments and repeated use, without compromising performance when it matters most. That's why cable assembly design requires more than selecting the right components. It requires engineering the complete interconnection solution. Discover how we approached this challenge in our whitepaper on engineered cable assemblies for demanding hydraulic rescue shoring systems. 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿: https://lnkd.in/eRzyN686

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Higher data rates, increasing miniaturization and greater system complexity are redefining the requirements for interconnection in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Interconnection is no longer simply about linking components together. It plays a direct role in signal integrity, reliability and overall system performance. As semiconductor technology continues to advance, so do the engineering challenges behind it. Discover how engineered interconnection solutions support next-generation semiconductor OEMs: https://lnkd.in/eQz_-f3u

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝗼𝗳-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲? For one medical OEM, it meant redeveloping a critical flow sensor without compromising performance, quality or long-term availability. In our latest whitepaper, we share how this challenge evolved into a multidisciplinary engineering project. From design for manufacturability and process development to cleanliness control, validation and full traceability, every step was designed to support reliable serial production for a highly sensitive medical application. Download the whitepaper to discover how engineering and manufacturing expertise came together to transform a supply chain challenge into a future-proof production solution: https://lnkd.in/esD-iyJT

𝗜𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀. Our latest case study explores how a 20-meter USB3 Vision copper cable was developed for harsh production environments, transmitting 100 million images at up to 70°C with zero dropped frames. Beyond the typical 3–5 meter range.  Full 5 GB/s bandwidth.  Validated under real operating conditions. A practical example of how engineered connectivity supports 𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. Read the full case study on our website: https://lnkd.in/eBHbevaa

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆: 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗲𝗰 𝗚𝗺𝗯𝗛 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁. SATec GmbH is a leading German specialist in automation technology, cable assemblies, and electrotechnical systems, primarily serving the Defense and industrial automation industries. By combining our high-mix, low-volume interconnect expertise with SATec's development, engineering, and system integration capabilities, we further strengthen our ability to support customers with a broader, end-to-end offering for complex and mission-critical applications. We are excited to welcome the SATec team to the 2Connect family and look forward to driving innovation, strengthening customer partnerships, and creating new opportunities for growth together. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/e9Q7Tprm

As applications become more advanced, connectivity increasingly influences overall system performance. From custom cable assemblies to complete interconnection system development, different challenges require different levels of expertise. In our latest article, we explore how engineering, manufacturing and development capabilities come together to solve complex interconnection challenges. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/epCeuRCV

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼. Backed by machine vision expertise through Vision Technologies by Components Express (CEI) and supported by 2Connect's global engineering, manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, we deliver interconnection solutions for demanding applications and challenging environments. Visit us at Booth #1021 to discuss your connectivity challenges and discover how we help machine vision OEMs with custom cable assemblies, connector solutions and specialized interconnect systems. 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois USA June 22–25, 2026 Booth #1021 More information: https://lnkd.in/gjVAfrn

Machine vision systems continue to become faster, more compact and more integrated into industrial environments. At the same time, the surrounding hardware plays an increasingly important role in 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. Enclosure design influences more than environmental protection alone. It can affect optical alignment, maintenance efficiency, system integration and ultimately overall uptime on the production floor. Especially in applications where space is limited and environmental conditions are demanding. That’s why more machine vision systems are moving away from generic housings towards 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. We recently explored this topic further in our latest whitepaper on machine vision enclosures: https://lnkd.in/e-MHqXmg

Medical devices continue to evolve towards smaller, smarter and more connected systems. But as devices evolve, the complexity behind them grows just as fast. Higher data speeds, tighter spaces, sterilization requirements, biocompatible materials, moving components and sensor integration, all within systems where 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹. That changes the role of interconnection technology completely. It’s no longer about supplying a standalone cable or connector. It’s about combining technologies like miniature cabling, rotating connectors, integrated tubing, shielding, overmolding and precision assembly into one seamless system that fits the application perfectly. The earlier these challenges are solved in the development process, the bigger the impact on 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲. In this project, we developed a fully customized high-voltage cable connector for a semiconductor application, starting from an initial concept and turning it into a qualified, manufacturable product. “𝘉𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦, 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯-𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯-𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.” Curious how we approach complex interconnection challenges? Read the full whitepaper: https://lnkd.in/e-MHqXmg