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Extreme Materials White Paper Profiles Specialty Blends to Award Winning Connectors

White paper created by cable manufacturer Northwire along with LEMO, the originator of Push-Pull connectors, navigates cables with features from breather tubes to salt water resistant connectors.

Osceola, WI, USA — Aggregating decades of interconnectivity knowledge, Northwire, Inc. (NWI) along with its partner The LEMO Group, has released Part IV of their “Extreme Environments, Complex Requirements” white paper series, titled “Extreme Materials: Robust Performance from Cable to Connector.”

By gleaning understanding from teams of NWI custom cable and LEMO precision connector Subject Matter Experts, the white paper details critical considerations in the design of cutting edge connectivity technology. Solving complex and continually evolving wire and cable assembly challenges, Northwire’s cable designers partner with connector specialists at LEMO to provide customized solutions for extreme and diverse applications.

Immersing themselves fully into the end application with a comprehensive understanding of the product’s required functionality, NWI and LEMO SMEs critically assess the complex factors that will contribute to the attainment of each customer goal.

The Extreme Materials white paper identifies the cable and connector attributes contributing to highest performance and reliability while abating the environmental challenges associated with medical cable, underwater cable, industrial wire and cable, and heavy duty cable and connector applications. Just some of the critical factors detailed within the Northwire-LEMO Extreme Materials white paper include:

Inside-Out Cable Construction

Dissecting foundational cable engineering elements and their contributions to high performance, reliability, and longevity in cable life, the following components are detailed within the white paper:

• Copper Stranding
• Strength Member
• Breather Tube
• Water Blocking Material
• Fillers
• Barriers
• Shielding
• Jacketing

For more detailed information, please check this link: http://www.northwire.com/news-and-events/extreme-materials-white-paper-profiles-specialty-blends-award-winning-connectors.

Read this newest white paper or previous white papers by clicking here. For more information about the “Extreme Environments and Complex Requirements” white paper series, contact the Customer Care TEAM at 800.468.1516, CableInfo_Northwire@lemo.com, or via live chat.

About LEMO
LEMO (http://www.lemo.com/en) is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull Connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for over six decades. Offering more than 100,000 combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc.

About Northwire
Cable manufacturer Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection molding, over-molding and contract engineering and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defense, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.

In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO 17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), FieldComm (fka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire, Inc.
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Northwire Presents Cable Engineering Opportunities at Upcoming Career Fair

NWI, the leader in custom cable and wire hosts career fair to recruit cable engineering TEAM.

Osceola, WI, USA — Along with their staffing partners, MPS Technical and Spartan Staffing, Northwire will host a career fair June 20 – July 1, 2016 from 8:00am to 5:00pm at their cable and wire manufacturing headquarters located at 110 Prospect Way, Osceola, WI.

44 years of innovative cable engineering, integrity and attention to supply chain management, strategic partnership with LEMO in offering integrated cable and connector solutions, and high level customer support though customized cable and wire products, has earned Northwire a respected global position within the cable assembly and OEM markets. Crediting much of this cable engineering success to its quality staff and T.E.A.M. (Northwire’s acronym for the company’s employees where “Together Everyone Achieves More”), Northwire fosters a collaborative work environment and invests in its TEAM by supporting their professional development through opportunities such as Six Sigma®, Project Management, and Lean.

Through Northwire’s external focus, the company positively impacts the world through lifesaving medical cable and wire, solutions within alternative energy cable applications, and attention to quality of life and environmental impact. Complimenting this external focus, NWI’s internal focus places high value on it TEAM members with a corporate philosophy where “…all members of the organization must grow, have meaningful contributions, and be recognized for their work. Northwire values the intangible and significant link between work fulfillment and employee creativity, productivity, morale, job satisfaction and commitment to customer service excellence and each other.”

Experienced candidates seeking career job opportunities within the interconnectivity, assembly, cable and wire industry are invited to attend the career fair and are asked to arrive prepared to interview with hiring managers, complete applications, and depending on the position, bring multiple copies of their resumes.

Many career opportunities are available for experienced talent demonstrating proficiency in extrusion, braiding, cauterization, soldering, crimping, and connectorizing complex, multi-contact custom cable-connector assembly applications. Professional opportunities are available to candidates who have demonstrated a successful history of performance in a wide range of roles including leadership, performance management, lean manufacturing, engineering, and strategic business development.

Northwire is seeking qualified individuals with interconnectivity industry experience for the following positions:

– Production (positions available in Wisconsin and New Mexico)

• Supervisor
• Assembly and Retractile
• Braider
• Cabler
• Extrusion

– Supply Chain (positions available in Wisconsin)

• Buyer/Planner
• Material Handling

– Quality Inspection (position available in Wisconsin)

– Engineering (positions available in Wisconsin or New Mexico)

• Director or VP of Program Management, New Product Introduction or Engineering
• Senior Process, Industrial, Manufacturing or Assembly Engineer

– Innovation and Business Development (regional positions available serving Southwest United States and Maquiladoras or Great Lakes)

• Application Engineer
• Business Development Manager

For more detailed information, please check this link: http://www.northwire.com/news-and-events/northwire-presents-cable-engineering-opportunities-upcoming-career-fair.

For more information about the career fair and job opportunities within Northwire contact Human Resources: Wisconsin – Heidi Erickson at herickson@lemo.com or 715.417.3272 and for New Mexico – Mary Molnar at mmolnar@lemo.com or 575.443.6307. Find out more about Northwire’s custom cable solutions by connecting with the knowledgeable cable experts at Northwire at 800.468.1516, cableinfo_northwire@lemo.com or through Live Chat.

About LEMO

LEMO (http://www.lemo.com/en) is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for over six decades. Offering more than 100,000 combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc. as part of its vision to provide a full range of interconnection solutions and services to niche markets.

About Northwire

Cable manufacturer, Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection molding and over-molding. Extensive test and development, contract engineering and rapid OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) services offered. Serving a wide range of markets with diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defense, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.

In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO 17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), FieldComm (aka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire, Inc.
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Northwire Provides Professional Assistance Regarding Changes to UL 758

NWI explains the impact of important agency compliance changes.

Osceola, WI, USA (June 3, 2015) — Cable engineering company, Northwire, Inc., (NWI), keeps customers and partners informed on the constant evolution of agency compliance, environmental directives and technical specifications. Recently, Underwriter’s Laboratories made physical property additions to UL 758, the Standard for Appliance Wiring Materials. These detailed UL 758 revisions generated hundreds of pages of valuable technical information, and the potential impact encompasses millions of design engineers, products developers and purchasing professionals. For convenience, Northwire details the most salient elements in a clear and concise question and answer structure for ease of understanding:

1. Brief History: How did UL 758 gain prevalence?
In summary, “UL 758 was developed to consolidate requirements. Over the 40 years the category has been in existence, many people have had different interpretations of how to evaluate the wire. These procedures evolved over time…UL 758 was formed so that all customers and users of AWM were aware of the test protocol and requirements, and to maintain consistency,” according to Underwriter’s Laboratories. Contemporarily, in 2013, UL 758 was recognized as the global standard.

“Featuring over 6,000 AWM Styles throughout the 40 year history of UL 758, Northwire has been integral to connectivity in the earliest factory installations to the most contemporary state of the art facilities today,” explains Dionne CaPuzzi, Agency Compliance Technician.

2. Then vs. Now: How will UL 758 remain the same? What is the major change to UL 758?
Despite a proposal for the elimination of style pages, after soliciting internal and external key stakeholders, UL “determined that style pages provide unique identifiers for individual AWM constructions” and will remain in play. The main game changer is the additional physical property requirements, especially high-temperature.

3. What is the impact of the physical property additions to Appliance Wiring Material?
The new additions will help to ensure that Appliance Wiring Material is held to the same level of stringency and requirements as many other UL listed types such as Flexible Cords. This allows Northwire to design and manufacture wire and cables that will perform exceptionally well in demanding environments while maintaining compliance that meets requirements for multiple approvals.

4. Agency Compliance: Why is UL 758 related to UL 1581, UL 2556 and CSA?
The common thread is the UL Recognized AWM jacket styles are obligated to meet physical property requirements that can be found in UL 758 by using detailed instructions from UL 1581 and UL 2556, which are the governing test method standards recognized by both UL and CSA. This includes the advanced ratings for Multi-conductor TPU jacketed cables with ratings of 90°C and 105°C, and for voltages of 30, 150, 300, 600, and 1000V. They also comply with UL 758 Appliance Wiring Material requirements by being in accordance with the UL 1581 Section 1061 Cable Flame Test, and can also meet the CSA FT1 flame test requirements listed in CSA 210-11, which is Canada’s own Appliance Wiring Material standard.

5. Test Protocols: Which properties are tested?
• Northwire validated dozens of protocols at UL and CSA
• Dynamic temperature range of -60°C to 105°C
• Flame resistance to UL 1581 Section 1061, VW-1, FT1 and FT2
• Resistance to oil, sunlight/UV and ozone

6. Unique Differentiators: What are the advantages of Northwire’s AWM recognized UL and CSA cable products and offerings?
To start, AWM establishes requirements and test protocols ensuring consistency and safety. Featuring signal, control, power and instrumentation, Northwire’s versatile construction options and wide selection of conductor sizes ranging from 30V to 1,000V meet a host of standard and custom configuration needs. Northwire’s AWM approvals are ideally suited for a dynamic range of use in factory installations and diverse series of electrical components and offer a variety of insulation and jacket materials. Northwire’s AWM required, UL recognized, and CSA certified cable solutions are also approved for CE Mark in end products.

Northwire is committed to proactively developing cable products that meet the evolving demands of agency standards and environmental compliance. Learn more about Research and Development projects at Northwire by contacting 800.468.1516, cableinfo@northwire.com, or through Live Chat.

About LEMO

LEMO is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for over six decades. Offering more than 100,000 combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc. as part of its vision to provide a full range of interconnection solutions and services to niche markets.

About Northwire

Cable manufacturer, Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection molding and over-molding. Extensive test and development, contract engineering and rapid OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) services offered. Serving a wide range of markets with diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defence, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.

In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO 17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), FieldComm (fka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Seven Weeks Until RoHS2 – Run a Final Check with NWI’s X-Ray Material Analyzer

With less than two months until the RoHS2 deadline, gain verification help from Northwire

Osceola, Wisconsin, June 05, 2014 – With the RoHS2 compliance date for medical devices quickly approaching, Northwire, Inc., is committed to helping its valued customers and loyal supply chain partners through the validation process. A key RoHS2 service the OEM and contract engineering company offers is testing through its x-ray fluorescence material analyzer.

“Our field-proven x-ray fluorescence material analyzer detects restricted substances instantly and provides both an electronic and hard copy record. Northwire’s in-house, non-destructive test capability is the same technology utilized by regulatory agencies,” explains Mark Perrott, Executive Vice President responsible for quality, legal and human resources at NWI. “As a result, our customers gain confidence and save time and money through the rapid, comprehensive testing capabilities at Northwire.”

Northwire offers extensive testing for RoHS2, REACH, and beyond to fully meet its partners’ needs. Ensure product quality with:

* Northwire’s <a href=’http://www.northwire.com/about-us/quality/’>quality lab</a> certified by the CSA GROUP to ISO 17025:2005
* Flex Life Expectancy Testing– Torsional, Rolling, Bending and Variable
* Electrical and Mechanical Test Fixtures
* Horizontal and Vertical Flame Chamber | VW-1 | FT1 | FT2 | 1061 Cable Flame
* Oscilloscopes and Spectrometers
* Impedance Analyzer and Network Analyzers
* Design of Experiments
* Design for Six Sigma
* Medical Device Design
* Hypothesis Testing
* Design and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis
* Finite Element Analysis
* And More

As a world-class solutions provider for manufacturing companies, Northwire leverages 42+ years of innovative success and a team holding over 1,200 tenured years of expertise. In addition to agency-level testing capabilities, the contract manufacturer offers pre-validated materials, including wire and cable <a href=’http://www.northwire.com/contract-design/nwi-lab360/’>custom manufactured</a> on-site, that is free of RoHS2 restricted substances as well as options for:

* Non-toxic and irritant-free
* <a href=’http://www.northwire.com/weblog/2014/05/northwire-follows-responsible-best-practices-conflict-free-sourcing/’>Conflict Mineral</a> Free
* PVC, Latex, Silicone Free
* No Heavy Metals
* BPA, ADM, PFOA, PFOS Free
* Halogen Free Flame Retardant and Low Smoke Zero Halogen
* Low bio-burden, pyrogens count and triboelectric noise-free
* And more

Connect with Northwire’s RoHS2 experts for assistance in testing, documentation, regulation guidance, materials sourcing, and more. For a full list of the contract engineering firm’s powerful capabilities, view the <a href=’http://www.northwire.com/technical-resources/toolbox/english-line-card/’>Northwire Line Card</a>. To schedule RoHS2 or other testing, or to discuss upcoming deadlines, contact Customer Care at 800.468.1516, cableinfo@northwire.com or through Live Chat.

About Northwire:
Cable manufacturer Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 42 years of innovation, is a registered woman-owned small business (WOSB) with corporate headquarters, manufacturing and engineering in Osceola, Wisconsin and wire and cable manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including wire and cable, retractile cords, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection molding, over-molding, and contract manufacturing and is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for diverse applications in life sciences, energy, aerospace, defense, mil spec, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater, harsh duty cord and more.

Northwire is a member of Life Science Alley, NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), Fieldbus Foundation, ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

Contact:
Cathy Kirschner
Northwire, Inc.
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
1-800-468-1516
pr@brandography.mobi
http://www.northwire.com