BIRNS Employees Complete IPC Certification
BIRNS, Inc., a provider of subsea connectors, custom cable assemblies, and lighting systems, announced that two employees, Lilia Aguliar, Quality Supervisor, and Javier Duarte, Production Development Specialist, have completed the certification process to train and certify others in both IPC J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.J-STD-001 is the globally recognized standard that defines the requirements for producing high-quality soldered electrical and electronic assemblies. The IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard establishes the industry rules for building, inspecting, and testing cable and wire harness
LR: Subsea Pipeline Design Choices Determine Integrity
Early design decisions and robust qualification of subsea connectors can materially shape the long-term integrity of subsea pipelines warns Lloyd’s Register (LR), as part of a new study delivered for the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil).The report, commissioned by Havtil, provides an updated industry experience base for assessing the performance of welded and mechanical connectors used in subsea systems and pipeline infrastructure.Pipelines and subsea facilities are critical components of offshore energy production, connecting fields to processing and export infrastructure while
MacArtney Introduces New TrustLink Data Solution
TrustLink Data is a complete harness solution that delivers assured 10Gbit/s data transmission across cable assemblies up to 10 meters, tested and qualified to operate at 600 bar. Designed for modern sensors, sonar platforms and real-time underwater operations, it preserves signal integrity throughout the connection for advanced systems in marine and offshore, ocean science and naval applications.Sensors, real‑time telemetry and high‑resolution imaging now generate far more data than earlier generations, placing greater demands on the subsea link that carries information into the wider setup. As
MacArtney Introduces New SubConn Data Micro Circular 9-Contact
MacArtney has expanded its SubConn Micro Circular series with a new 9‑contact variant that maintains the existing footprint while introducing a specialized shielding contact to improve data integrity in compact subsea instruments. The connector maintains full compatibility with existing Micro Circular form factors, enabling system designers to add capabilities without altering mechanical interfaces. Testing has confirmed a stable 1 Gb data transmission on cable assemblies up to 20 metres, ensuring reliable signal and data performance for bandwidth‑sensitive subsea systems.For operators, improved
MacArtney, Teledyne ODI Expand Connector Service Across Europe
. As part of MacArtney’s European offering, this location brings inspection, fault diagnosis, and repair capabilities closer to operators across the region, enabling more responsive support for those working with Teledyne ODI products.MacArtney’s servicing covers individual Teledyne ODI connectors, complete cable assemblies, and integrated systems. By addressing performance at both the component and operational levels, such as underwater frames and sensor packages, MacArtney helps operators maintain equipment integrity and avoid costly replacements.In addition to standard repairs, MacArtney
Lander Lab: Selection Criteria for Underwater Cable and Connectors
Underwater connectors and mating cables provide system flexibility, ease of service, and other advantages to undersea system designers and field engineers.They also bring their own suite of added complications and problems.There is a lot to consider. System designers need to be conscious of the connector they select. A criteria-of-selection provides a programmatic approach to narrowing down and choosing the right underwater connector. Sales reps can provide guidance, but it is ultimately the responsibility of the engineers to write the specifications.I’ve always held that connectors are a
Upscaling Power Subsea: Cables and Connectors
Cable and connector manufacturers are rushing to meet the growing demand for subsea cables and connectors as renewables upscale, but whether it’s renewables or oil and gas, there’s also growing demand for high-tech subsea communications.The export cables that bring offshore wind power to shore are already so massive that one meter of cable can weigh 300kg. Nexans had previously upscaled its production facilities to cater for increasing demand; now it is upscaling its HVDC cables, typically 400kV, to 525kV. The company will be supplying at least 10 of these cable systems to European grid
MacArtney Introduces 9-Contact SubConn Connector
, such as AUVs, ROVs, sensors and multiplexers.The 9-contact connector's design and versatility facilitate integration into the increasingly compact design of underwater technology solutions while still meeting complex data and power transmission needs with its multi-signal capabilities. 8-contact connectors are typically used for signal transmission, and some users have requested an additional contact for enhanced security. The ninth contact in this connector is intended for a screen, providing an extra layer of data protection and ensuring reliable performance.The SubConn Micro Circular connector
Connectors Facilitate Camera System for BBC Underwater TV Series
Teledyne Impulse-PDM supplied its Omicron optical fiber connectors to BBC Studios for use in its upcoming underwater natural history series, set to air in 2026. Filming required custom-built camera technology designed to capture extraordinary marine footage from the depths of the Arctic, facilitated by the Rev Ocean’s Aurora ROV.To capture groundbreaking underwater content BBC Studios and Marine Imagine Technologies designed a deep ocean-rated camera system integrated with a telemetry bottle, the central hub for communications on the submersible. However, during the Arctic expedition
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