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In subsea equipment, the connector is part of the pressure boundary. It must maintain electrical performance while exposed to water, pressure, corrosion, vibration, and temperature changes. The Martec MSC subsea connector series is designed for this environment. The series combines hermetic glass-sealed plugs and receptacles with rugged metal construction and familiar military connector interfaces. For design-in engineers, the result is a connector platform that supports reli

Electric vehicle charging systems and battery energy storage systems require more than a single high-voltage switch. Engineers must manage: AC input isolation. High-voltage DC switching. Capacitive inrush current. Arc interruption. Contactor status. Emergency disconnect requirements. System-level compliance documentation. Durakool’s EV charging and HVDC portfolio gives design engineers a coordinated set of components for these functions. The line includes the DE40 PCB power r

In 2026, Techno Srl marks 40 years of electrical connection innovation. Founded in 1986 in Guanzate, Italy, Techno has built its reputation around engineered connection systems for lighting, industrial, infrastructure, and electronic applications. Today, under CEO Luca Galli, the company continues that work with new products focused on three design priorities: More usable space in compact junction boxes. Smaller connections for tight lighting installations. Higher-power conne

Design teams are adding more functions to smaller products. A display may need to show a full-color user interface, support touch interaction, withstand temperature changes, and enable contactless communication. Each added function affects the enclosure, PCB layout, cable routing, assembly process, and bill of materials. Powertip’s 2026 releases address these requirements across a broad IPS display range. The lineup spans compact 2.8-inch modules through large 15.6-inch panel

A power cord may be one of the last components considered in a product design. It should be one of the first. The cord set affects safety approvals, enclosure geometry, serviceability, regional market access, and system reliability. A late change can force redesign work across the product. It may also require new agency reviews or re-certification. That is why CTM Marketing, Inc. is pleased to introduce KING-CORD Co., Ltd. as the newest addition to our principal line card in

RF test setups often need controlled gain changes. Engineers may need to condition a signal, evaluate receiver response, run a gain sweep, or repeat a defined test sequence. The challenge is managing these changes with enough precision to produce reliable results. Vaunix addressed this need with the new LPA-103V Lab Brick Programmable Gain Amplifier, released in June 2026. The device provides programmable gain control across the 0.5–10 GHz frequency range. It offers up to 30

Essentra Completes Boteco Acquisition Essentra plc completed its acquisition of Boteco Srl on June 23, 2026. Based in Vicenza, Italy, Boteco is known for its broad range of mechanical components used in machine building, industrial equipment, and automation applications. The acquisition brings Boteco into Essentra’s global essential-components group. Boteco’s catalog includes more than 15,000 mechanical components, including: Handgrips Hinges Handles Knobs Leveling feet Clam

Industrial IoT products often need to display information continuously while operating from a small battery, remote power source, or energy-harvesting system. That creates a design challenge. A conventional display may require continuous power for its backlight, pixel drive, or refresh circuitry. Powertip e-Paper display modules take a different approach. Electronic paper displays, also called EPDs, use a reflective and bistable display technology. Once an image is written, t

When failure is not an option, the interconnect deserves early design attention. Min-E-Con develops high-reliability micro-miniature and nano-miniature connectors for aerospace, defense, medical, space, instrumentation, and other demanding applications. These connectors help engineers reduce size and weight while maintaining the mechanical and electrical performance required for mission-critical systems. For design teams in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah,

When a switching device operates in a clean control cabinet, standard specifications may be enough. When it operates near moisture, temperature extremes, vibration, high voltage, or heavy electrical loads, the design requirements change. Durakool develops electromechanical switching solutions for these conditions. Its portfolio includes hermetically sealed relays, mercury displacement contactors, industrial relays, automotive HVDC relays, and ceramic high-voltage DC contactor

In harsh environments, a cable joint is more than a simple splice. It is part of the system’s environmental barrier, mechanical structure, and long-term reliability strategy. Moisture, dust, vibration, temperature changes, wash-down procedures, ultraviolet exposure, and installation errors can all affect connectivity. If the joint is not selected and installed correctly, the result may be intermittent operation, insulation damage, corrosion, or a field service event. Techno’s

Battery energy storage systems are becoming larger, more powerful, and more difficult to approve. Design engineers must address electrical safety, thermal runaway, fire propagation, installation requirements, and long-term reliability at the same time. Two topics often appear together: UL 9540A testing and high-voltage DC contactors. They serve different purposes. UL 9540A evaluates how a battery system behaves during thermal runaway. HV contactors help control and isolate th

When a connector is selected late, the design usually pays for it elsewhere. The system may need a larger enclosure. Cable routing may become more difficult. Added mass may affect platform performance. Vibration, temperature, moisture, and signal integrity requirements may require costly redesigns. For aerospace, defense, and medical electronics, interconnect selection belongs in the early design-in phase. Min-E-Con micro-miniature and nano-miniature connectors give engineers

Navigating Hostile Operating Conditions When electronic systems face extreme pressure, aggressive chemicals, severe thermal shock, or high vacuum, standard commercial-off-the-shelf connectors fail. Moisture ingress, pressure differentials, and gas leakage compromise mission-critical hardware in aerospace, defense, and deep-sea exploration. Design engineers need uncompromising reliability. They need proven, gas-tight interconnects that maintain structural and electrical integ

Modern electronics engineering demands more than raw processing power. Interface clarity, tactile responsiveness, and wireless connectivity now dictate product success. At CTM Marketing, Inc., we connect engineering teams across the Rocky Mountain region with world-class component manufacturers. As your dedicated technical sales agency, we focus heavily on the critical design-in phase. Today, we spotlight our principal Powertip, a global leader in display technology. Specific

Welcome to our first Weekly Product Spotlight at CTM Marketing, Inc. As a dedicated technical sales agency and component sales representative serving the Rocky Mountain region, we connect design engineers with high-performance components built for mission-critical applications. Today, we put the spotlight on a standout component engineered for severe high-voltage DC environments: the Durakool CHV500 Series HVDC Contactor. Engineering High-Voltage Power Switching Modern high

Colorado is currently the national epicenter for the aerospace and defense industry. With approximately 2,000 aerospace companies and the highest concentration of aerospace private-sector employment in the United States, the region is experiencing a genuine boom. Major primes like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Sierra Space are expanding their footprints across the Front Range, creating a surge in demand for sophisticated, flight-ready hardware. However, a recent indu

For design engineers working on outdoor infrastructure, industrial automation, or renewable energy systems, connectivity is often the weakest link. Environmental stressors: ranging from high-pressure water jets to internal condensation: can compromise even the most sophisticated electronic designs. At CTM Marketing, we recognize that the design-in phase is the most critical period for ensuring long-term reliability. As leading manufacturers representatives in the Rocky Mounta

When designing high-reliability circuit boards for industrial control, building automation, and power electronics, the interface between field wiring and the printed circuit board is often treated as an afterthought. Yet, terminal block selection dictates system longevity, ease of maintenance, thermal dissipation, and compliance with strict international standards. As a premier technical sales agency and component sales representative covering the Rocky Mountain Region, CTM M

When engineering rugged industrial equipment, heavy-duty machinery, and high-performance welding systems, the reliability of mechanical hardware and electrical accessories is non-negotiable. Panel builders, OEMs, and design engineers across the Rocky Mountain region know that premature failure in a cable gland, quick connector, or control knob can halt an entire production line. That is why Boteco: a renowned leader in industrial electrical accessories and mechanical componen