Connectors & cables
A look into the post-pAndemic connector mArket
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial disruptions across the engineering sector over the last 18 months, with businesses facing challenges such as changing market requirements, stock shortages and longer lead times. The electrical connector market was no exception to this. Here Shaun Findley, European director of Product and Purchasing at electrical connector specialist PEI- Genesis, discusses why, despite the disruption caused by the pandemic, the interconnects industry is now seeing rising demand.
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The Tundra with Yellowscan’s Mapper, equipped with three Fischer MiniMax Series connectors.
missions using lasers. Guy Lacroix, director of Fischer Connectors France, is very happy with the technological partnership established throughout this rugged drone’s development:
“We’ve been supporting the
Tundra’s innovations from the outset. Our experts are gratified to have been able to see the project through to serial production with suitable connectivity solutions. Since connectivity lies at the heart of this rugged UAV, our high-performance solutions proposed in this modular offering cover the whole range of integrators’ technical requirements in terms of robustness and reliability, miniaturisation, sealing up to IP68, and data transmission.”
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lectrical connector orders were up 71.5 per cent in April 2021 compared to a 19.4 per cent decrease in 2020, according
to recent data from Bishop & Associates. The same study showed that sales were up 43.4 per cent in 2021, compared to a 17.2 per cent decrease in 2020. This growing demand for electrical connectors is directly related to growth in key markets such as renewable energy, construction and automotive.
COnnECTOrS FOr rEnEwablE EnErGy aPPlICaTIOnS There is no doubt that interest in renewable energy continues to grow. This has led to expanding applications and an increase in the renewable energy electricity trade. Advancements in renewable power and power distribution technology have led to increased demand for high-capacity interconnection lines, driving growth in the electrical connector market. Renewable energy connector applications
go beyond massive power grids - applications like hybrid and electric vehicles (HEV/EV) and net metering for solar homes also impact the industrial connector market.
COnnECTOrS In COnSTruCTIOn The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the building and construction industry is expected to expand by five per cent between 2021 and 2028, driving increased demand for electrical connectors, according to data published by Grandview Research. Keep in mind that this is not limited to new construction, but also includes the refurbishment of existing infrastructure. Another key aspect of this growth lies in the
expansion of infrastructure taking place in many developing countries. The growing infrastructure includes transportation and expansions in power generation, smart grids and electrical distribution. In particular, updates and expansions to transportation infrastructure will include rail signalling and rail tunnelling, requiring reliable railway connectors.
The standard interface module can be adapted with Fischer MiniMax connections.
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auTOmOTIVE COnnECTOrS The automotive sector, which is expected to experience a strong demand related to various factors, is heavily influencing the post- pandemic demand for connectors. These factors include more stringent quality and reliability standards, the development of
highly advanced electric systems and increased demand for HEVs and EVs. Reliability and quality standards are a few
challenging aspects of the automotive market. This requirement has driven a demand for designs involving smart connectors with EMI/RFI suppression, versatile miniature connectors and UL-recognised and RoHS- compliant connector solutions. The adoption of advanced electronic systems
such as system diagnostics, driver assistance and infotainment have also greatly influenced the automotive connector market. Infotainment, in particular, will have a positive impact on the need for communication connectors. The demand and interest in HEVs, EVs and
autonomous vehicles are rapidly increasing. In fact, there will be over 37 million EVs on Great Britain’s roads by 2050 according to National Grid ESO’s Future Energy Scenarios 2021 report. This demand puts extra pressure on engineers to develop harsh environment connector solutions that are efficient, reliable and lightweight, offering a weight reduction between 20 and 30 per cent compared to traditional solutions. The global market for cables and connectors
was valued at USD 78,510 million in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 120,940 million by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.3 per cent over the next five years, according to data from Absolute Reports. The key to keeping up with the increased demand for cables and connectors is an emphasis on high performance, reliability and efficiency. PEI-Genesis is committed to helping you
find the reliable and efficient interconnect solution required to meet the needs of your application. Its extensive inventory of off-the- shelf components and capacity to build bespoke, customised solutions allows it to keep up with an increased market demand for electrical cables and connectors.
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