Rugged and Ready

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MAY 2026

Failure is Not an Option

Environments with Robust Connectivity 48 Bulgin Data Centers Under Pressure: Designing Infrastructure for an AI-driven Future 45 PEI-Genesis AI Changes the Connectivity Game

Designed to Survive: The Critical Role of Connectors in Harsh Environments 07 Kensington Electronics Inc. The Art and Science of Failure Prevention 13 Molex

AI Without Limits: Enabling Operations in Harsh

The Right Interconnects for Your Application

Exploring Harsh Environment Interconnects

Built to Last: Rugged Interconnect Solutions for Heavy Equipment in Harsh Environments 18 EDAC Group of Companies Robust and Reliable Connectivity: The Engine Behind Precision Agriculture 22 TE Connectivity

Pushing the Boundaries: Adapting Interconnects to Harsh Environments 52 Axon’ Cable Optimizing Connectors for Harsh Environments 55 COAX Connectors

with IEC 58

Standardizing M17 Connectors in Accordance

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Beyond IP Ratings: What Oilfield Engineers Need from Their Connectors (How Distributors Help Them Get There)

Phoenix Contact

TTI Inc. Framing the Shift to 48V 29 TE Connectivity

Copper or Fiber Optics? Navigating the Interconnect Dilemma in Harsh Environments 61 Nicomatic Single-Pair Ethernet at Scale: Enabling the Next Generation of Harsh Environment Interconnects 64 Winchester Interconnect

Designing for Durability: Next-Gen Sealing Solutions for the Rise of Outdoor Charging 34 Anderson Power The Right Interconnects for Your Environment

Rectangular Connector 69 Weidmüller USA

Rugged and Resilient: Meet the IP68

Turning Up the Heat 41 Weather Conditions 37 Neutrik Americas

Waterproof Connectors: Ready for Not-So-Fair

Beyond the Factory Floor: The Expanding Role of Industrial Ethernet Connectors 72 Hirose Electric USA

Omnetics Connector Corporation

Product Briefs 76

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