PEI-Genesis, a global specialist in the design and assembly of custom engineered interconnect solutions, announces the opening of a new production site in Philadelphia, PA.

D-Subminiature electrical connectors, commonly known as D-Subs, have been around for decades, and are often used in everything from military, space, commercial aerospace, medical, industrial and transport applications.

 PEI-Genesis has announced it expansion into Southern Asia-Pacific region. This follows with the opening of the company’s new sales office in Singapore in December 2022. The company placed its first APAC footprint in Zhuhai, China in 2015. Since then, it has opened sales offices in 10 major APAC markets.

Fibre optic technology is a crucial part of modern technology, as businesses demand faster, more secure communication systems for their network operations. Therefore, suitable fibre optic interconnection options are needed. Here Craig Burgess, Head of Proprietary Products at PEI-Genesis, discusses the design consideration for high-quality fibre optic connectors.

PEI-Genesis has acquired California-based Testco, a supplier of passive, electromechanical, and interconnect components.

PEI-Genesis has signed a global distribution agreement with France-based Nicomatic.

Despite the proposed £1.6bn funding from the UK Government for more EV charging points, many people question whether electrification of our roads is enough to allow us to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

As a result of the UK’s exit from the EU, PEI-Genesis has expanded its operations by establishing a German legal entity to provide cost savings and support the needs of local customers in Europe, particularly Germany.

From the monitoring drones that analyse the farmland, the sensors that monitor soil conditions, to the unmanned farming vehicles that harvest the crops, the way we farm is changing.

With the advancement of medical technology over the past 20 years, doctors can now deliver some healthcare services remotely while their patients remain in the comfort of their homes.

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 pande...

PEI-Genesis has extended its partnership with global connector manufacturer Positronic across Europe and Africa. The expansion comes after considerable demand from customers in these regions. As of June 25th, 2021, enginee­rs in Africa and Europe can benefit from PEI-Genesis’s value-add service of Positronic connectors.

Reverse bayonet connectors are one of the most reliable connectors on the market for harsh environments and can make all the difference in applications where failure is costly. Here John Skinner, European Product Manager at electrical connector specialist PEI-Genesis, has explained what has given reverse bayonets their stellar reputation as reliable and robust connectors. 

When we think of oil and gas missions, we tend to imagine huge offshore rigs or donkeys in the middle of the desert swinging tirelessly. Smaller components like electrical connectors are often overlooked, but crucial tasks like drilling or extractions would be impossible without them. Here Shaun Findley, European Director of Product and Purchasing at oil and gas connector supplier PEI-Genesis, has discussed some of the key factors to c...

D-Subminiature connectors, commonly called D-Subs, have been around for nearly 70 years, being used in everything from aerospace and military applications, to the medical and automation sectors. Here John Skinner, European Product Manager at PEI-Genesis, explains why, despite its age, plant managers shouldn’t write off the versatile D-Sub connector.

Reliability and durability are critical requirements for any electrical connectors for military applications. Whether they are utilised in military ground vehicles or essential aircraft, these connectors must withstand the extreme environments that come with any military application. With safety being of utmost importance, heavy-duty military specifications have been implemented to ensure reliable operations at all times, no matter the conditions...

For many, the D-Sub connector reminds them of their childhood video games, for others it harks back to using big office PC screens with the signature blue VGA cable. Here John Skinner, European Product Manager at electrical connector specialist PEI-Genesis, has explored why the D-Sub is arguably the most versatile low-cost connector ever created and how it continues to be used in the most demanding engineering applications.

Modular automation is changing the way plants operate. Sectors including pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals and food and beverage have seen an increase in the demand for customisation and smaller batch sizes. Processing plants, for example, while efficient, are less agile. Here Jonathan Parry, Senior VP and MD Europe at electrical connector supplier PEI-Genesis, has discussed how modular automation will benefit from the advent of modu...

Electrical connectors must often be mated in situations where they are hard to see or difficult to reach. Combined with the fact that they are challenging to use in harsh environment applications, installation and maintenance times are longer, leading to increased costs. Here Shaun Findley, European Director of Product and Purchasing at PEI-Genesis, has discussed how blind mate connectors can help engineers address these challenges.

Digitalisation over the past decade has meant food and beverage manufacturing and processing has become a highly automated business. The need for fast and reliable electrical connections to prevent machine downtime and disruption on the supply chain is crucial to growing this £121bn industry. Here Dawn Robinson, European Product Manager for PEI-Genesis, explores the considerations when choosing a connector for a food processing environ...