INDUSTRY NEWS
PICKERING ESTABLISHES HIGH VOLTAGE
SWITCHING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Pickering Electronics is celebrating 55 years of industry expertise, leadership and innovation in high voltage reed relay technology. Introduced in 1970, the company’s first high voltage reed relays – its Series 60 and 65 – are still a popular choice today due to their ease-of-use and reliability. Keith Moore, CEO of Pickering Group said:
“Pickering has been an innovator in high voltage switching and reed relays for more than half a century, developing an industry-leading portfolio of products and deep engineering expertise across design, manufacturing and test. To recognise this value offering and ensure we continue to serve customers in the best way possible, we are establishing a Centre of Excellence for high voltage switching. This cross-functional team will look to consolidate, leverage, share and expand the knowledge and subject matter expertise we have accumulated in high voltage switching – and put it to work for the benefit of Pickering customers.”
www.pickeringrelay.com NEWS IN BRIEF
InfiniSpring has been nominated for the Swedish Steel Prize 2025 for its innovative mechanical steel spring which leads to more streamlined and sustainable structures. The mechanical steel spring design
features integrated flexibility, shock absorption, and vibration isolation into steel plates. It eliminates the need for separate, externally sourced spring mounts, resulting in a more streamlined and sustainable solution. By tailoring geometry and material characteristics, this innovation presents a promising avenue for advancing durability and efficiency in industrial applications.
https://infinispring.com
Lantronix Inc. has expanded its partnership with TD SYNNEX, a global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. An established major distributor for Lantronix in North America, TD SYNNEX will now distribute Lantronix’s out-of-band, network infrastructure and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) throughout Europe, bringing expanded support to Lantronix’s global customers and channel partners.
www.lantronix.com
www.tdsynnex.com
Anglia Components has announced a new franchise distribution deal with UK switch manufacturer, Lorlin Electronics. Established over 60 years ago, ISO 9001- approved Lorlin manufactures a full range of rotary switches, from simple on/off types to multi-circuit versions, many of which are unique designs.
www.anglia-live.com
6 DESIGN SOLUTIONS MARCH 2025
TECH TUESDAY – MONTHLY TRAINING INITIATIVE TO COVER CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY
The EDAC Group of Companies is launching a new monthly training initiative that dives deeper into connector technology, sharing insights, knowledge and practical application. The free of charge 60-minute
training presentation over Teams will cover a different topic each month, with an opportunity to ask questions, and is open to everyone regardless of their level of experience. The first session will cover push-
pull connectors: why they’re different, how to take them apart/put together, their uses and some application areas that potentially haven’t been considered in the past! European head of sales, Tim Piggott, said: “We’re delighted to bring forward an initiative that
enhances our collective expertise. We’ve designed Tech Tuesday so that it isn’t just a learning opportunity, it’s a platform for collaboration and growth and allows us to unlock the real potential of connector technologies and drive innovation in projects. “Using Teams, we’re creating an inclusive environment so, whether you’re a seasoned professional
or just stepping into this field, it’s an opportunity to learn more and ask questions of our experts.” Tech Tuesday will take place on the first Tuesday of every month and covering:
• 1st April @ 09.30 BST – Push-pulls • 6th May @ 09.30 BST – Combo D-Subs • 3rd June @ 09.30 BST – Card edge • 1st July @ 09.30 BST – Mag pogos • 5th August @ 09.30 BST – Big power. To register for your free place and receive the Teams links, please email
askus@mhconnectors.com.
FARNELL PARTNERSHIP ENABLES PATLITE EUROPE TO EXPAND REACH IN EMEA
Farnell has announced a strategic partnership with PATLITE Europe, providing customers with greater access to the manufacturer’s comprehensive product portfolio across the EMEA region. Since 1947, the company has offered state-of- the-art equipment for the process and industrial automation industries. The partnership will enable PATLITE to leverage Farnell’s strengths in the distribution market, ensuring faster delivery times for customers and enhanced customer service and support.
Calum O’Connell, PATLITE country manager,
UK & Ireland, said: “The benefits that both Farnell and PATLITE Europe will gain from this partnership, such as Farnell’s extended visualisation-related devices product portfolio and the opportunity for PATLITE Europe to increase market share, represent significant advantages that will eventually accrue to our respective customers.”
www.farnell.com
LANE ELECTRONICS INCREASES STOCKHOLDING OF HUBER+SUHNER PRODUCTS
Lane Electronics has increased its stockholding of HUBER+SUHNER products. The company can therefore now offer many hundreds of parts for fast delivery, with over 30,000 parts listed in the webshop which can be ordered online 24/7. The products available on the webshop include: • RF miniature, mid-size and high voltage connectors – suitable for the transmission of analogue and digital signals.
• RF subminiature connectors – an extensive selection of RF connectors for applications from 4GHz up to 40GHz.
• RF micro miniature connectors - developed for board-to-board and coaxial-to-board RF applications at very high frequencies. • QMA and QN RF connectors – a snap-on alternative to the widely used SMA and N type connectors. Lane Electronics is also actively expanding the range to include cables and components such as attenuators, terminations, DC blocks
and additional connectors.
www.fclane.com
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