Every summer since 1998, teams of college students from around the world have come to the United Kingdom to participate in the international Formula Student (FS) racing competition.

ELGIN, IL—Cable manufacturer Helukabel has joined the CC-Link Partner Association, the nonprofit organization that manages and oversees CC-Link networking technology.

By some estimates, approximately 40 years’ worth of mineable copper resources remains worldwide. At the same time, global consumption is growing, driven particularly by infrastructure-related demand for wiring in emerging markets.

Multi-axis robot arms perform a wide variety of processes in automotive assembly plants, including painting, welding and fastening.

 When watching an operator test an automotive wire harness, one is reminded of old-time photos and TV skits about telephone switchboard operators of the 1950s and 1960s. 

Metal blades are typically used to strip insulation from wire or cable. However, there is an alternative—lasers.

Wires are rarely connected directly to an electrical or electronic assembly.

New aluminum applications create welding challenges.

Crimp quality detection systems are a great tool, if they’re used correctly.

Blades might not get much attention, but they’re crucial for quality wire stripping and cutting. The challenge is selecting the right blade for each wire.