Multi-Functional Connectors Meet the Needs of Therapeutic Equipment
Therapeutic devices are getting smaller, smarter, serve more purposes, and are exposed to harsh cleaning and disinfection protocols. Connectors with multiple advanced features are required to meet the...
View ArticleConnector Sales Soar as Post-Pandemic Production Rebounds
Bishop & Associates predicts continuing high demand for connectivity products as OEMs ramp up to meet connector demand in every market. Despite the incredible challenges of 2020, demand for...
View ArticleConnector Industry Sales Outlook – June 2021 Update
Bishop & Associates tracks continuing high demand for connectivity products as the rebound continues across all major markets. Connector industry sales demand remains strong into the mid-point of...
View ArticleThe Instrumentation Connector Market
It’s all about higher speeds and higher bandwidths. As many economies begin to emerge from the pandemic, instrumentation companies are bracing for a surge in test equipment. Semiconductor companies...
View Article2020 Top 10 Connector Manufacturers
The 2020 top 10 connector manufacturers collectively achieved $38.1 billion in annual sales in 2020, which accounted for 60.8% of global connector demand and is up from 2019’s market share of 60.2%....
View ArticleElectric Vehicles Move into the Mainstream with New EV Battery Technologies
Improving EV battery technologies, expanding ranges, and growing charging networks are bringing electric automotive technologies into reach for more consumers, requiring development of new electronic...
View ArticleThe State of the Connector Industry
The EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas was cancelled due to COVID-19. But TTI Inc. gave its traditional presentation online, reviewing the state of the industry and previewing the headwinds and...
View ArticleSensors Play a Critical Role in Today’s Connected Devices
Sensor technologies are essential components in smart devices and connected systems. They can gather vital information about vehicles and infrastructure, track biometrics and health conditions, and...
View ArticleSpeed and Flexibility Key for Broadband Networks
The demand for bandwidth in residential areas during the pandemic has accelerated needed improvements to network infrastructures. Powerful cable, connectors, and antennas make it possible. As offices,...
View ArticleCircular Connector Market Continues to Expand
Led by strong growth in the military/aerospace and commercial/industrial markets, circular connectors see continued strength even amid the disruptions of the pandemic. While some industries suffered...
View ArticleHelp Evaluate the North American Connector Industry
Share your opinions on the connector manufacturers you work with to help shape a better industry — and be entered in a drawing to win a $500 Amazon gift card. Connector manufacturers are continually...
View ArticleHow Did the Connector Industry Perform in 2021?
Ron Bishop of Bishop & Associates shares connector sales numbers and insights into the factors that led to an extraordinary year. Bishop & Associates has closely monitored the connector...
View ArticleTop Ten Largest Connector Companies Gain Market Share (1980-2020)
While smaller connector companies carve out dedicated customer bases with unique product and service offerings, the big guys continue to dominate the market. The connector industry has always been top...
View Article2021 Top 10 Connector Manufacturers: Best Overall Performance
The results of the 2021 Bishop & Associates North American Customer Satisfaction Survey of the Electronic Connector Industry are in. Here we reveal the Top 10 connector suppliers for overall best...
View ArticleConnector Industry Sales Performance: The 20th Versus 21st Century
Electronic interconnects have impacted human progress across two centuries. Bishop & Associates looks at this critical industry from a sales perspective to track its growth and its major players....
View Article2021 Top 10 Connector Manufacturers: On-Time Delivery and Meeting Promised...
The results of the 2021 Bishop & Associates North American Customer Satisfaction Survey of the Electronic Connector Industry are in. In this article, we reveal the Top 10 connector manufacturers...
View Article2021 Top 10 Connector Manufacturers: Product Quality and Problem Handling
The results of the 2021 Bishop & Associates North American Customer Satisfaction Survey of the Electronic Connector Industry are in. In this article, we reveal the Top 10 connector manufacturers...
View Article2021 Top 10 Connector Manufacturers: Order lead times and price competitiveness
The results of the 2021 Bishop & Associates North American Customer Satisfaction Survey of the Electronic Connector Industry are in. In this article, we reveal the Top 10 connector suppliers for...
View Article2021 Top 10 Connector Manufacturers: Website Usablility
In this fifth and final article, Connector Supplier reveals the 2021 Top 10 connector manufacturers ranked for customer satisfaction in overall website usability. Bishop & Associates has completed...
View Article2021 Connector Industry Acquisitions
An emphasis on mil/aero, RF and microwave, and materials and processing capabilities drove significant moves in 2021, as connector companies brought new expertise into their organizations through...
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