The Benefits of Products Made in the USA
Comments Off on The Benefits of Products Made in the USAIn the last few years, consumers have begun to question the origins of their products. Realizing the importance of our past manufacturing history and our current economic and industrial issues has caused consumers to look for and request products made in the U.S. by their neighbors, friends, and relatives. As…
Aerospace Industry is Still Flying High
Comments Off on Aerospace Industry is Still Flying HighWith the news of so many aviation disasters lately, you might think that the aviation and aerospace industries are in trouble. But, keeping people grounded isn’t likely to ever happen. Ever since the Wright brothers made a machine that could fly through the air, innovation has continued and will continue…
How the Oil and Gas Boom is Benefitting Manufacturing
Comments Off on How the Oil and Gas Boom is Benefitting ManufacturingOil and gas are in the news a lot these days. This industry has seen extensive growth in the last few years and has been a driving factor in the economic recovery. Although, at the time of this writing, low oil prices are impacting shale operations in this country, the…
Cables for Electrostatic Filters for the Mining Industry: Critical for Worker Safety
Comments Off on Cables for Electrostatic Filters for the Mining Industry: Critical for Worker SafetyAnyone who works within the mining industry can tell you it’s one of the oldest, most important industries out there. Take iron ore, for example: roughly 98% of the world’s iron ore mining/production is used to make steel, and steel is a material we simply can’t live without; it’s actually…
Getting Specific About What’s Acceptable – And What’s Not – In the Manufacturing of Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies
Comments Off on Getting Specific About What’s Acceptable – And What’s Not – In the Manufacturing of Cable and Wire Harness AssembliesIn our previous blog post, we started talking about the importance of IPC certification when you’re working with electronics manufacturers and contractors in the aerospace, automotive, military, industrial equipment, medical device, telecommunications, and just about every other industry. In this post, we’re continuing the same conversation while getting more specific…
Why IPC Certification Matters When You’re Working With Electronic Connector Manufacturers and Designers of Interconnection Systems
Comments Off on Why IPC Certification Matters When You’re Working With Electronic Connector Manufacturers and Designers of Interconnection SystemsWhatever the manufacturing industry (whether it’s aerospace, automotive, military, industrial equipment, medical devices, telecommunications or something else), if you’re involved with electronics in some way, IPC certification definitely matters. We know this first-hand at Connectronics, because we custom manufacture specialized connectors and interconnection systems for our clients from all types…
Celebrating and Promoting American Manufacturing
Comments Off on Celebrating and Promoting American ManufacturingIf you read any news stories related to American manufacturing, you’ll see that the overwhelming majority agree: it’s in a full state of recovery. Many even use the word “renaissance.” The fact is, innovation and technology are greater than ever. Companies of all sizes are returning business to American soil,…
Interconnecting Business and the Environment
Comments Off on Interconnecting Business and the EnvironmentIn the early part of August this year, at the height of the summer heat, over 500,000 residents of Ohio and Michigan were left without drinkable water. This is a terrible occurrence at any time of year—but in August, it’s that much less bearable. The cause? Algae blooms in Lake…
Inside the New Technology for Radar Systems, Defense Industry
Comments Off on Inside the New Technology for Radar Systems, Defense IndustryIt’s pretty clear that technology is evolving. From paving the way for manufacturing efficiencies to making life easier every day, advances are evident. In the U.S., the defense and aerospace industry plays a crucial role in our daily lives and military presence, so it’s no shock that a plethora of…
Advancements in the U.S. Medical Industry
Comments Off on Advancements in the U.S. Medical IndustryThe 21st century will surely be remembered for its extraordinary leaps in technological advancement. There is virtually no area in our lives left untouched by today’s advanced technology—and medical treatment is no exception. Doctors today can present a wide variety of cutting edge treatment options to their patients in many…
