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Extreme Materials White Paper Profiles Specialty Blends to Award Winning Connectors

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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

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Northwire Presents Cable Engineering Opportunities at Upcoming Career Fair

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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

Business, Industrial

Northwire Announces LEMO Partner Receives i-NOVO Design Award and Tech Honors

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HALO LED Connector wins i-NOVO Design category with NiCorAl second runner-up in Tech category.

Osceola, WI, USA — Northwire, a LEMO Group Company and cable supplier offering integrated cable and connector assemblies, is proud to announce that its LEMO partner has been recognized for two i-NOVO award honors.

A leading resource for design engineers and OEM’s, DirectIndustry’s i-NOVO Awards give tribute to products of excellence proven to improve industry standards through innovation across design, environmental, and technology categories.

As a renowned leader in designing and manufacturing precision custom connection and cable solutions, LEMO has won the i-NOVO Award for Design recognizing products with cutting edge design trends, attention to ergonomics, and exceptionally innovative solutions. LEMO’s HALO LED connector received the largest number of votes securing the i-NOVO Design Award. This connector includes an LED light flange which displays connection status and offers compatibility with the existing 1B, 1K, and 2K Series. The connector will be available in crimp or solder contact versions. The HALO LED connector efficiently displays connection status helping to prevent counterfeit functioning, unauthorized use, and mis-mating, it only applies power when allowed, and records usage along with many more benefits and features.

LEMO’s NiCorAl was also honored as second runner-up within i-NOVO’s Tech category which celebrates products utilizing a novel use of technology. NiCorAl’s design for harsh environments features a salt fog corrosion treatment and is RoHS2, REACH, AECTP 300, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-202 compliant with anthracite grey finish, nickel fluorcarbon polymer coating, is 500 hours salt spray resistant, aluminum low weight, and more.

“Northwire is delighted to announce the success and victory of our LEMO colleagues,” said Katina Kravik, NWI CEO. “Exceptionally deserving of this honor and award, LEMO’s HALO LED connector and NiCorAl coating exemplify the innovative spirit and elevated product offerings representative of the i-NOVO Awards.”

LEMO, a precision connector designer for seven decades, along with its sister company, Northwire, a custom cable engineering company with over four decades of connectivity expertise, offer customized and fully integrated cable and connector solutions for medical cable, industrial cable, aerospace and defense, energy cable applications, and more.

For more information about Northwire or its work with The LEMO Group for customized integrated connectivity solutions, contact Customer Care 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. 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

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Northwire Exhibits Alongside LEMO at XPONENTIAL 2016 (an AUVSI Experience)

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Northwire, Inc., a LEMO Group Company and wire and cable manufacturer, will be displaying innovative technologies for cable assemblies and custom cable solutions during the XPONENTIAL AUVSI 2016 Trade Show and Conference, May 3-5, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA, Booth #549.

Osceola, WI, USA — Northwire, Inc., a LEMO Group Company and wire and cable manufacturer, will be displaying innovative technologies for cable assemblies and custom cable solutions during the XPONENTIAL AUVSI 2016 Trade Show and Conference, May 3-5, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA, Booth #549. LEMO, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of precision custom connection solutions, will join Northwire in the booth to exhibit the latest in cable/wire connector technology.

Jeff Lewison, a Field Application Engineer at Northwire, will be on hand throughout the event to discuss Northwire’s custom cable assembly products and capabilities. Jeff has 14 years of experience in the custom wire, cable and assembly industry including specific experience designing and testing ruggedized solutions for mission critical aerospace and defense applications.Lewison will highlight Northwire’s innovations in cable and wire technology specifically for unmanned systems such as drones, robotics, and aviation.

At AUVSI, Northwire will exhibit custom-engineered, military-grade retractile cables, cable assemblies, connectors, and harnesses for autonomous and unmanned vehicle applications. The cable manufacturing company designs field-proven heavy-duty wire and cable assemblies that are engineered to perform in the rigorous conditions of unmanned technologies. From tethered submersibles to military-grade drones, Northwire’s extensive custom cable engineering capabilities offer rugged cable solutions for the most demanding autonomous applications.

Partnering with LEMO, Northwire is able to offer proven, durable, and fully integrated cable and connector solutions across diverse markets. LEMO’s innovative T-Series waterproof cable connector provides premium water protection when paired with Northwire’s underwater cable solutions. In addition, LEMO’s new HALO Led type configuration includes an LED lit flange that displays the cable connection status, confirming proper function within the most rugged cable and connector applications.

About Northwire, Inc.
Cable manufacturer, Northwire, Inc., a LEMO company, is 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.

About LEMO
LEMO (http://www.lemo.com/en) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection solutions. LEMO’s high quality connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, audio-video, broadcast and telecommunications. LEMO now offers cable & wire as well as cable assembly services.

For more information about Northwire custom cable assemblies, please call Northwire Inc. at +1 715.294.2121 or 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

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New Medical Technologies Showcased at Medtec 2016 Present LEMO’s Redel SP Connector and Northwire’s BioCompatic Cable

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LEMO and Northwire feature fully integrated medical cable and connector solution.

Osceola, WI, USA — Custom cable assemblies for the life sciences engineered by cable manufacturer, Northwire, Inc., (NWI) and precision cable connector leader LEMO were featured among Medtec’s most recent innovations and technology within medical device design and medical manufacturing at its April 2016 Europe show.

Addressing the highly specialized considerations necessary for connectivity within the life sciences, LEMO’s new addition to the lightweight REDEL plastic Push-Pull connector series and Northwire’s robust USP Class VI silicone cable alternative, BioCompatic and BioCompatic II, are ideally suited to be paired together for an integrated medical cable assembly solution and were exhibited at Medtec 2016.

The REDEL SP connector’s patented internal push-pull latching system embedded in the shell offers both increased durability and very high contact density. With its proprietary sulfone construction, the REDEL SP connector stands up to extensive sterilization cycles, offers multiple contact configurations, and a variety of colors supporting ease in visual identification and avoidance of cross mating. The specially designed ergonomic grip within the shell allows surgeons and medical staff to easily mate and align the connections making the LEMO REDEL SP connectors an ideal solution for medical connector or measurement applications.

A cost-effective and USP Class VI alternative to silicon jacketed cable, BioCompatic was engineered by Northwire specifically to eliminate the extended curing process for silicon cable and incorporate improvements including robust resistance to chemicals, cuts, and abrasion.

Maintaining the advantages of traditional silicone cable including biocompatibility and sterilization resistance, BioCompatic provides an ideal medical cable solution as well as a quality cable assembly for diverse industrial cable and energy cable applications and more.

Northwire’s newly launched second generation BioCompatic II medical device cable engineered with a softer durometer to specifically provide increased flexibility, maximum glide, and robust resistance to chemicals, cuts, crush, and abrasion, was unveiled at Medtec 2016. (Click to download the BioCompatic white paper.)

BioCompatic II optimizes end-user experience by reducing cable tackiness and ensuring the smoothest device for patient and practitioner interaction.

Building upon the strengths of the original, BioCompatic II maintains:

• Optimal biocompatibility within a USP Class VI, ISO 10993-5, REACH and RoHS2 compliant custom cable silicone alternative
• Complete compatibility with LEMO’s REDEL Series Connectors
• Custom design-to-ship in 5 days or fewer services ensure rapid technological development compared to lead times from silicone OEMs which are typically 8 to 12 weeks
• Cost savings as BioCompatic eliminates an extra stage of production and associated equipment and curing catalysts associated with silicone cable
• Design and engineering to optimize torque-ability and retractable cable capabilities
• Extreme engineering capabilities for applications in life sciences, industrial, energy, aerospace and defense featuring signal, control, power, and instrumentation, BioCompatic is also ideally suited for hybrid fiber optic applications
• Tear strength and resistance to chemicals, cut and abrasion, boasting a brittle point of -80°C and a high-temperature rating of 105°C

LEMO and Northwire together provide fully integrated custom connectors and cable assembly solutions. True to form, Northwire’s BioCompatic and BioCompatic II silicone cable alternatives are ideally suited for use with LEMO’s lightweight & resilient REDEL® series of medical connectors.

To learn more about integrated medical cable assembly and medical connector solutions, connect with 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 moulding, over-molding and contract engineering and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for 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, Inc.
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Business, Industrial

Northwire’s PUR, HFFR, LSZH, Cold Temp and Steadicam™ HD Cables Expand LEMO’s Field-Proven Broadcast Range

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Eco-friendly and ruggedized harsh environment HD cable assemblies debut at BVE.

Osceola, WI, USA — Cable engineering company, Northwire, Inc., (NWI), in collaboration with precision cable connector market leader LEMO expands their field-proven family of broadcast solutions with the addition of a new range of ruggedized fibre optic hybrid HDTV SMPTE camera cables. Well-known in the high-tech broadcast marketplace, LEMO’s suite of products, including the SMPTE 3K.93C Series, media converters and its families of Push-Pull connectors add PUR (Polyurethane), HFFR (Halogen Free Flame Retardant cables), LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen cables) cold/low temperature cable and Steadicam™ HD cable products to their offering.

Launching at the Broadcast Video Expo Trade Show in London, UK February 23 through 25, 2016, those searching for connector and cable solutions can view technical demonstrations of HDTV SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) camera cable assemblies subjected to extreme weight challenges and discuss cable assembly and connector needs with LEMO UK and LEMO F.O.U.R. (Fibre Optics Unit of Research) colleagues. Learn more about LEMO F.O.U.R., LEMO’s 3K.93C Series connectors and their fully compatible media converters and HD cables from NWI: http://www.northwire.com/news-and-events/northwires-pur-hffr-lszh-cold-temp-and-steadicam-hd-cables-expand-lemos-field-proven-broadcast-range.

Efficiently and effectively consolidate your supply base with LEMO and Northwire’s comprehensive broadcast solutions. Schedule a joint ‘Lunch and Learn’ with LEMO and Northwire or contact Northwire for complimentary representative wire and cable samples. Connect with 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 moulding, over-molding and contract engineering and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for 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, Inc.
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Business, Marketing

TOP 11 Reasons to Change Your Silicone Cable to Northwire’s Second Generation BioCompatic USP Class VI Alternative

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Northwire’s softer durometer BioCompatic II meets customer requests for a velvet-like, silicone alternative cable.

Osceola, WI, USA — Cable engineering company, Northwire, Inc., (NWI), in collaboration with precision cable connector leader LEMO is pleased to launch the second generation BioCompatic II for extreme engineering and cable assembly applications ranging from health care to industrial. A cost-effective upgrade to silicone – and a USP Class VI alternative – was engineered by Northwire specifically to create a softer durometer, eliminate the traditional curing processes, and add many other improvements including robust resistance to chemicals, cuts, and abrasion.

Following the popularity of the inaugural Underwater Connectivity white paper, Northwire and LEMO will continue their collective efforts to bring value to cable and wire, connector, and OEM customers focused on the enhancements of utilizing a silicone alternative. These advantages include USP Class VI interpretation, benefits of rapid R&D deployment, time-lapsed photography of autoclave tests in-process, and the compatibility of LEMO’s series of medical Push-Pull connector.

For detailed information, please visit: http://www.northwire.com/news-and-events/top-11-reasons-change-your-silicone-cable-northwires-second-generation-biocompatic-usp-class-vi-alternative.

Schedule a joint ‘Lunch and Learn’ with LEMO and Northwire or contact Northwire for complimentary representative cable samples. Connect with the Customer Care TEAM at 800.468.1516, cableinfo@northwire.com, or via live chat.

About LEMO

LEMO is the 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, audio-video, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for 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.

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

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

Business

Northwire Expands HD Broadcast Offering with LEMO SMPTE Fibre Optic Assembly Certification

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Benefit from end-to-end interconnectivity: LEMO connectors, NWI cables, assemblies & repair.

Osceola, WI, USA — Northwire, Inc., (NWI), a leading custom cable and assembly manufacturer and subsidiary of The LEMO Group, announced it is officially certified by LEMO to build and repair SMPTE hybrid fibre optic cable assemblies. With more than 30 years as the leader in high performance fibre optic connectors, LEMO’s 3K.93C series is the industry standard for precision and reliability.

Fully compatible with LEMO Push-Pull Connectors – including the hybrid electrical-fiber optic 3K series – Northwire’s SMPTE 311 and ARIB versions are also compliant to RoHS2, REACH, ANSI, UL 758 AWM and more. With superior resistance to crush, impact, abrasion, cut and VW-1 flame testing, the LEMO and Northwire combination ensures the highest quality and performance for rugged outdoor broadcast applications.

“In addition to celebrating our one year anniversary within The LEMO Group, Northwire has the pleasure of expanding our interconnectivity suite of products and services with LEMO to offer fully-certified SMPTE and ARIB end-to-end solutions,” explains Mike Schauls, VP of Operations and Engineering. “Around the world, our LEMO colleagues in the United Kingdom, Germany, Benelux, Japan, China, Singapore and the United States, are equipped with fibre termination facilities and we are pleased to complement their efforts and expand Northwire’s HD broadcast offering to our valued customers,” says Schauls.

Leveraging more than four decades of technical expertise, test and development, LEMO FOUR (Fibre Optic Unit of Research) established the quality and performance benchmarks for HD interconnectivity. Rigorously tested and proven to meet or exceed the standards of excellence proven by LEMO FOUR, Northwire is officially certified to manufacture and repair SMPTE 311 fibre optic cable assemblies.

With 4K and 8K on LEMO’s technology roadmap, Northwire Project Managers, in collaboration with Research and Development, are focused on expanding SMPTE and ARIB product lines with Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR), Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF), Riser, Plenum rated and low temperature interconnectivity solutions and beyond.

Learn how LEMO and Northwire operate behind the scenes of the world’s most televised technically-advanced HDTV programming. For vertically-integrated interconnectivity solutions and custom innovations, connect with the Customer Care TEAM at 800.468.1516, CableInfo_Northwire@lemo.com or via 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.

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

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LEMO – Northwire Release Ruggedized Solutions White Paper for the Oil and Gas Industry

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Find comprehensive wire and cable assembly innovations from the manufacturing companies.

Osceola, WI, USA (December 16, 2015) — Northwire, Inc., (NWI), along with its partner The LEMO Group, has released their latest white paper in the manufacturing companies’ “Extreme Environments and Complex Requirements” series. This white paper, like the others in circulation, focuses on wire and cable solutions that offer exceptional performance and relentless durability in the most demanding applications. Concentrating on the oil and gas industries, this installation in the white paper series explores cable assemblies used in offshore oil and gas drilling rigs, extraction systems, refineries, and beyond.

Oil and gas, the dominant players in energy generation, are under constant scrutiny by a diverse range of stakeholders. Industry titans continuously seek ways to make equipment and factories more efficient, effective, and environmentally conscious. The OEMs integral to supporting key initiatives, such as offshore marine cable or drilling wire, must be equally as capable to meet the rugged requirements.

Northwire has a 43+ year history of successful innovation in design and wire manufacturing, innovating cable products that meet and often exceed regulatory, electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements. Known for its robust and reliable suite of offerings, the cable supplier enables engineers and project managers in the oil and gas industry to meet the rigors of life cycle challenges in the most severe surroundings. When combined with LEMO’s internationally respected connectors and assemblies, the result is a fully integrated solution that overcomes the most difficult problems facing oil and gas extraction and refinery.

This white paper covers topics from the challenges of isolated environments and maintaining data integrity to streamlining operations and critical-to-quality factors. Additionally, the piece highlights several case studies connecting real-world problems with Northwire’s innovative solutions.

LEMO and Northwire produce high quality solutions for on and offshore cable applications including:

• Oil rigs and drilling wells
• Offshore oil platforms
• Remote subsea wells
• Natural gas drilling rigs
• Pipeline transport stations
• Oil and gas refineries
• Processing plants
• Measuring and testing equipment
• And more

Read the newest white paper by visiting http://www.northwire.com/white-papers. For more information about the “Extreme Environments and Complex Requirements” white paper series, or how Northwire can solve your next oil and gas application challenge, contact the Customer Care TEAM at 800.468.1516, cableinfo@northwire.com or via 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.

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

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Northwire’s UL Harmonized Electric Vehicle Cable Meets Revised Compliance Requirements

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Missed the June deadline for the revised UL – cUL – cULus listing? Northwire can help…

Osceola, WI, USA (September 17, 2015) — Northwire, Inc., (NWI), a leading custom cable and assembly manufacturer and subsidiary of The LEMO Group, expands the family of ruggedized hybrid electric vehicle charging cables featuring power, signal, and data custom composite options in any AWG size to suit all electric vehicle applications in today’s market.

While NWI’s Next Gen EV cable suite is compatible with commercial and residential charging applications, their Second Gen EV charging cable will include the same benefits and expand the geographic scope with the UL – cUL – cULus listing that indicates compliance with Canadian, USA and Mexican requirements. Northwire’s Second Gen EV cable will also feature a cold temperature impact rating of -40°C with superior flexibility.

NWI can assist with the complex navigation of international standards and agency compliance. Here are a couple of key points to ensure your UL 62 EVE listed cable meets the revised standard:

• Did you miss the June 2015 deadline to submit samples to UL?
• Is your EV cable jacket custom-colored?
• Have you passed the UL 720 hour UV/Sunlight Resistance test standard?
• Does your EV cable feature 10 gauge or larger copper?

If you answered ‘yes’ to more than one of these questions, Northwire’s Agency Compliance Engineers and Technicians will support your recertification requirements to the revised UL – cUL – cULus 62 listing. With limited time available, the new listing will go into effect March 2016.

“Developed by our R&D Department, Northwire’s robust and versatile material is formulated, designed and manufactured for a wide variety of electric vehicle charging applications,” explains Krista Lindquist, Materials and Manufacturing Engineer with a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering. “Ideally-suited for harsh environments characterized by extreme crush and cold temperatures, customers can easily access end-applications in North American markets with the harmonized standards,” emphasizes Lindquist.

Based upon the strong demand for NWI EV cables, Northwire’s goal is to ensure that our Second Gen EV charging cables will be one of the first on the market as soon as the UL listing is granted. Featuring a brittle point of -60°C and superior cold bend and cold impact to -40°C and backed by NWI’s expertise, product quality and services, the advanced flexibility of NWI EV cables safeguards that they are built to last and ideally suited for:

• Home electrical vehicle charging cable
• Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV)
• Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV)
• Hybrid vehicles
• Low-Speed Vehicles (LSV)
• Personal Electric Vehicles (PEV)
• Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHV)
• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)
• Electric vehicle charging station manufacturers
• Public charging stations
• Roadside assistance trucks
• Fleet trucks
• Mass transit vehicles
• Motorcycles
• Watercraft
• Agriculture vehicles
• Military vehicles

Northwire’s custom EV cables are engineered to withstand high temperatures of 105°C and harsh environments, including resistance to abrasion, crush, oil, chemical, ultra-violet, weld flash and weld slag. Suitable for wet location use and compliant to RoHS2, NWI’s Second Generation EV cable is UL 62 Listed, compatible with SAE J1772 connectors, UL 2594 and NEC 625 charging systems. VW-1 and FT2 rated, Northwire’s 300 and 600 Volt EV cable is non-marking and available in standard straight or retractile options with custom configurations that include composite designs, custom colors and private labels.

LEMO and Northwire are driven to deliver your premium electric vehicle cable needs. Learn more about the manufacturing companies’ suite of fully-integrated interconnectivity solutions and custom innovations. Connect with the Customer Care TEAM at 800.468.1516, cableinfo@northwire.com or via 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..

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