For military and defense organizations, reliable communication systems are of the utmost importance. Among the military’s most essential communication tools, fiber optics are used for a variety of systems that include ground, sea, and air applications. Fiber optics...
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What is Military Grade Wiring? Why You Should Use It
“Military grade” is often used as a marketing term by companies that would like to gain some clout by associating their products with the US military. It’s a relatively easy claim to make, so long as a specific product or component is used—in some capacity—by a...
Why EMI Protection is Essential for Military Cables
Electromagnetic interference, or EMI, can disrupt the performance of an electric circuit system, or cause more severe problems such as total data loss. EMI occurs when an electronic system is exposed to an electromagnetic field. EMI comes from electrical currents...
What is Concurrent Engineering?
Concurrent engineering is a process that allows businesses to optimize their product development process. It involves the collaboration of multiple teams working on the same product at the same time. Working with a concurrent engineering team can provide a number of...
Benefits of Custom Cable Termination for Military & Defense
Military and defense technology is some of the most sophisticated in the world. It requires precision and accuracy to operate effectively, and it must remain durable through harsh environments as well as the wear and tear they place on your equipment. Along with the...
Why Data Center Cabling is Critical for Military and Government Organizations
Data centers don’t grab many headlines, but they play an important role in society’s constant use of digital technology. The physical materials that keep data centers running include a robust collection of cables and wires. Data center cabling needs to be...
How Do Coaxial Cables Work? The Complete Guide
Coaxial cables are an important part of many industrial and commercial applications. They provide a high-quality signal that is perfect for video, audio, and data transmission. Have you ever wondered how coaxial cables transmit information at a powerful rate? In this...
What is MIL Spec Wiring?
MIL spec wiring refers to wiring solutions that were developed specifically for military applications. Beyond use in the armed forces, these wiring configurations are also useful for many civilian purposes. Standardization is a core concept for the US military....
Midcon Aircraft Cables Used in the Aerospace Industry
For safe and efficient flight, excellence and precision are required of every team that contributes to the design, manufacturing, and use of an aircraft. Cable and wiring components used in the aerospace industry require extreme durability. To last through...
Silicone Molding
Midcon has 50 years’ experience with custom molded cable assemblies for Defense and Aerospace applications. Midcon provides Thermo Plastic Injection Molding, Thermo Set molding and Low Temperature Molding. Midcon has an in-house machine shop that is staffed by tooling...