- In May 2023, SABIC, the Saudi-based chemical manufacturing company, expanded its ULTEM portfolio with new colorable, high-flow, and reinforced grades tailored for connectors and thin-wall components. The addition of low-viscosity ULTEM 2120, 2220, and 2320 resins facilitates the creation of miniaturized, high-precision components with intricate geometries. This advancement enhances the ULTEM product range, providing customers in the industry with materials that deliver improved performance and increased design flexibility to meet evolving demands
- In March 2023, Sumitomo Electric Industries joined forces with U.S. Conec Ltd to co-produce MMC connectors and TMT ferrule components, addressing the rising need for advanced, high-density cabling solutions. This strategic collaboration targets hyper-scale data centers, ensuring a robust supply chain for emerging optical link architectures. Initial efforts concentrate on low-loss, 24F single-mode MMC connectors, enhancing connectivity solutions for cutting-edge optical networks
- In May 2022, Optical Cable Corporation and CommScope entered a long-term agreement featuring a cross-licensing arrangement. This pact allows mutual access to specific patent portfolios, fostering innovation in network infrastructure. By leveraging each other's licensed patents and technologies, the agreement between the fiber optic cable manufacturer and network solutions provider facilitates the development of advanced solutions, enhancing their capabilities in the dynamic field of network infrastructure
- In March 2022, CUI Devices' Interconnect Group expanded its connector solution range by launching circular connections, specifically the CDM12 series. This series features a range of male and female variants with 3, 4, 5, 8, and 12 pins. Designed for industrial and manufacturing automation applications, these connectors come in M12 connection types and boast IP67 ratings, ensuring resilience in challenging environmental conditions. The inclusion of circular connections enhances the versatility of CUI Devices' connector offerings
