Market News
Recent Developments
New product launches
- Molex Launches Mini-SPOX™ Wire-to-Board Connectors: In 2020, Molex, a leading manufacturer of electronic components, launched the Mini-SPOX™ wire-to-board connectors. These connectors are designed for space-constrained applications, providing a compact and reliable solution for ribbon cable connectivity.
- TE Connectivity Introduces AmbiMate Sensor Module: In 2019, TE Connectivity, a global provider of connectivity solutions, introduced the AmbiMate sensor module. This module integrates multiple environmental sensors, including temperature, humidity, light, and motion, into a single compact unit, allowing easy integration with ribbon cables for various applications.
- Amphenol ICC Introduces Mini Cool Edge Connectors: In 2018, Amphenol ICC, a leading manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions, launched the Mini Cool Edge connectors. These connectors are designed for high-speed data transmission applications, providing reliable performance in a small form factor, ideal for ribbon cable connectivity in demanding environments.
Acquisition and partnerships
- Molex Partners with Innovium: In 2020, Molex announced a partnership with Innovium, a provider of high-performance switching silicon solutions. The collaboration aimed to develop innovative solutions for high-speed data center connectivity, including ribbon cable solutions, to meet the increasing demands of data-intensive applications.
- Amphenol ICC Acquires FCI Asia: In 2016, Amphenol ICC, a division of Amphenol Corporation specializing in interconnect solutions, acquired FCI Asia, expanding its product offerings in the ribbon cable market. The acquisition enhanced Amphenol ICC's capabilities in providing high-speed connectivity solutions for various industries.
- TE Connectivity Forms Partnership with Radiall: In 2019, TE Connectivity entered into a partnership with Radiall, a global manufacturer of interconnect solutions. The collaboration aimed to provide innovative interconnect solutions, including ribbon cable products, for aerospace, defense, and other demanding applications.