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Bolts & Nuts Corporation it is a fastener and specialty parts supplier. Their merchandise is composed of commercial and construction fasteners, including pins, screws, bolts, kits, nuts, washers,  finished materials, miscellaneous parts, socket products, anchoring systems, threaded inserts, and non-ferrous fasteners; as well as maintenance, repair , and operations (MRO) supplies. Therefore, Bolts & Nuts Corp has acquired Industrial Fastening of Macon in order to increase its business in Georgia.

TE Connectivity (TE) is a $12 billion global leader in connectivity and sensors. It was created to meet the requirements of high density, signal, and power applications. It range from signal level circuitry to power circuit connectivity. The D-3000 FMLB 5.08mm is the new incorporation to the TE Connectivity's Dynamic Series of First Mate Last Break (FMLB) connectors. FMLB Dynamic Series connectors are invented for requests where there are specific grounding demands. TE already offers FMLB connectors with pitches of 2.50 mm (D-2000 type), 6.35 mm (D-4000), 10.16 mm (D-5000) and 16.00 mm (D-7000).

Hirose has just announced the launch of their new high-current power supply connector which promises to simplify installation with a snap-lock mechanism to ensure a secure and safe connection. The connector is available in a DIN rail and panel mount version and compliments the snap-lock EM35M Series power connector by eliminating screw loosening and reduces wire procedures in buss bar applications. The EM35M Series power connectors are designed for manufacturing power control boxes, fuel batteries, generators and can support up to 50 Amps with an AWG #8 cable.

A major launch has risen in the technology world, as ODU steps up in bringing rapid manufacturing for ODU-AMC connector solutions. ODU is an international supplier for connection systems and is situated in multiple locations worldwide. They offer connectors for applications such as signal, data and media, and power transmissions. They can also provide custom connectors to fit into most designs which allows them to be a very versatile corporation. Within the US market, ODU will be introducing its cable assembly rapid manufacturing for its ODU AMC connector solutions portfolio.

There is a new global leader for the production of turbocharger ball bearings. It has shifted from the location in Plymouth (at Barden Corp) to The Schaeffer UK automotive plant in Llanelli, South Wales. The new plant is said to be more efficient, as well as being more suited for high volume, high speed and lower cost production of the product. There has been a recent increase in customer demand, and a shifting global market climate, requiring an increase in turbocharger ball bearing production.

On March 21^st 2017, there was an article posted Electronic Specifier by Lanna Cooper which talks about how Harting will have many different types of standard inserts in the connectorized cable assemblies that they provide. These connectorized cable assemblies are a major part in the power distribution infrastructure. This is done so by Uninterrupted Power Suppler and the Power Distribution Units.Here is what Howard Forryan, the Product Market Specialist, had to say about the Harting.

Boca Bearing Company has been reducing rolling resistance and conserving energy since 1987 with replacement and upgraded bearings.  Radio Control applications has a new ceramic hybrid radial bearing line.  When RC racing you want a bearing that is ideal for the rough wear and tear you will undergo.  Ball bearings should always be your first upgrade to your RC racer.  This will reduce friction for less rolling resistance, and that in turn will give you higher speeds and longer running times.  Ball bearings should hardly require maintenance and lost a longer than stock bushings.

Nachi-Fujikoshi has developed many high-operational bearings, such as ball screws for support bearings, TAF series, and vastly unique thin walled bearings and circular bearings in the industrial machines field.  The TAF-X series now has now been created by Nachi-Fujikoshi.  These this will have a advanced load capacity in response to the industrial machines with complex levels of performance.  Predominantly bearings for injection mold machines the need for higher levels of performance in bearings is apparent.  Increased speed and higher capacity is much needed along with Long life ball screws are in demand for ball screws in support of bearings.

Flexstrip jumpers can be used in nearly any device that uses a printed circuit board (PCB). They are offered as electrical connectors in a variety of styles depending on application and operating conditions. All the connectors are flat, and designed to withstand thousands of flex cycles. The jumpers are suitable for all PCB’s, easily installed without crimping or cutting. Assembly is simple by soldering the pcb connector ribbons at their respective terminals. This has an advantage over standard point to point wiring due to the lack of stress points in the electrical connection. Flexstrip jumpers will absorb energy and bounce or vibrate rather than cracking.

Connections between departments is a big thing we focus on here at ASAP Semi because that is the best way to keep things going well. As well as connections with suppliers to know we are getting good working, long lasting parts. We are always constantly trying to find new ways to connect ourselves to others to make things faster.