The electronics industry never stands still - trends develop and change, technologies emerge and improve and new applications bring new requirements and challenges. While this understandably has an impact on the electronics, it also has a significant impact on connector technology needed to support it.

Continuing to extend the breadth of its interconnect solutions, Harwin has announced the latest addition to the M40 series. With phosphor bronze contacts that are rated for currents of up to 1A, these lightweight, low profile 1mm pitch units are the smallest in the company’s portfolio of cable-to-board connectors. They have been developed specifically to attend to the needs of modern electronic designs, where densely populated PCBs are...

In order to further strengthen its CSR and ensure that all due diligence measures are taken when sourcing raw materials, Harwin has appointed Ottawa-based regulatory software and services firm Assent Compliance. The team at Assent will be assisting with Harwin’s ongoing activities relating to materials legislation/restrictions and other global directives.

The new Archer Kontrol family of board-to-board connectors from Harwin present design engineers with highly robust, as well as flexible, interconnect solutions that address a broad spectrum of different industrial tasks. Covering 12-80 contact pin formats, these compact 1.27mm pitch connectors have a current rating of 1.2A per contact.

A new female contact for its Datamate connectors that enables significant increases in power delivery levels to be realised has been introduced by Harwin. Utilising a proprietary six-finger design which is machined from a single piece of beryllium copper, the T-Contact raises the current capacity on compact 2mm pitch interconnection systems, with up to 8.5A per contact being supported.

Hi-rel connector manufacturer Harwin now supplies a comprehensive range of backshells with a rugged aluminium alloy construction and electroless nickel plating, in order to complement its widely-used Datamate wire-to-board connector offering. Through these accessories, which can be applied to new installations or alternatively for carrying out mid production modifications, engineers are able to add increased levels of mechanical robustness, ...

  Designed for implementation in harsh application environments, Harwin has added new interconnect solutions to its flagship Datamate high reliability connector (Hi-Rel) product family. With the objective of addressing space-constrained RF/wireless designs, each member of the Datamate Coax series comprises multiple (ganged) coaxial contacts in a compact housing.

Following strong customer uptake of its initial release of the high-reliability Gecko Screw-Lok 1.25mm pitch connector, Harwin has now doubled the range, with four new pin count sizes complementing the existing product options. The company, who specialises in manufacturing interconnect solutions capable of meeting the most challenging of application demands, has announced the addition of 20, 26, 34 and 50-contact connectors.

Hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, Harwin, has announced its new SYCAMORE surface-mount socket which provides what it claims to be superior pin retention and durability for high-volume applications manufactured using advanced automated systems. SYCAMORE’s design features three points of contact, providing the assurance of continuity and robustness previously only available from two-piece assemblies which are rarely availa...

Hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, Harwin, has announced that increased investment in its Salem, New Hampshire cable assembly facility is winning new business in the demanding and highly specialised space and avionics sector. At its US site, Harwin’s cabling capabilities include building to customer datasheet, prototyping, and electrical and mechanical testing of both cable and wire harnesses and coaxial cable assemblies.

The family owned, British manufacturer Harwin, produces high quality connectors for electronic applications. When the company was investing in a new production line for its premium Gecko range, Harwin chose Festo technology to deliver the high levels of automation and flexibility it needed.

A privately owned family business, Harwin, was founded back in 1952 by Patrick De Lazlo and his family. Now his son Damon is the CEO of the connectors company, and this year Harwin has been awarded EN 9100 certification. The high reliability (Hi-Rel) connector manufacturer has demonstrated a commitment to the aerospace industry which has been recognised through its supply chain excellence.

  The UK-wide initiative to encourage more young people into manufacturing as a career, Made Here Now, is celebrating a major milestone with the launch of a new website at MadeHereNow.com, containing inspirational videos, success stories and photography.

Receiving a double accolade in the 11th Annual W3 Awards for its new website, Harwin re-designed its site at the end of last year. The W3 Awards honour creative excellence on the web, and recognises companies and their creative and marketing minds behind websites, online marketing, mobile sites and apps, web video and social media.

  Extending the number of models available, Harwin has added to its Industry Standard Connector ranges, including the Archer M50 (1.27mm pitch), M22 (2mm pitch) and M20 (2.54mm pitch) interconnects.

There was an evolution of Harwin’s Gecko 1.25mm pitch connector series on show at the recent electronica exhibition in Munich. The Gecko (G125 series) connectors are low profile, dual row cable-to-board and board-to-board interconnects which save PCB real estate and weight in high reliability applications. Developed to meet customer demand, the new Gecko Screw-Lok Series features ruggedised screw fixings for increased security and can ...

Harwin is launching a new range of surface-mount vertical Pogo Pin spring contacts at the Electronic Design Show in Coventry. Pogo Pin connectors have multiple applications, including wearable medical and fitness devices, mobile phones, car stereos, and notebook and tablet computers. Also being launched at the show are Harwin’s new range of multi-purpose S70 Surface Mount flat contact pads which can be used with the new Pogo Pin contacts, a...

Showcasing its latest product ranges, Harwin will be on Stand J34 at the Electronic Design Show next month. The Hi-Rel Gecko, Datamate and M300 families will be on display, together with the company’s new introductions to its industry standard connectors and innovative EMC Shielding products.

Harwin, the leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, is showcasing its latest product ranges on Stand J34 at the Electronic Design Show next month. Harwin’s award-winning Hi-Rel Gecko, Datamate and M300 families will be on display, together with the company’s new introductions to its industry standard connectors and innovative EMC Shielding products.

Sometimes you have to park impartiality in the first paragraph. So here goes. If any government minister needs a company which exemplifies all that is best about UK technology and manufacturing – he or she need look no further than Harwin. The connector manufacturer has just invested £3m in a new 3,000 square metres extension to its Portsmouth facility which has been officially opened by Prince Michael of Kent.