The Top 10 Wiring Harness Industry News Stories of 2010 With the new year fast approaching, today's newsletter pulls together the top 10 most newsworthy wiring harness industry stories of 2010, as covered by Connector Specifier. The Top 10 Wiring Harness Industry News Stories of 2010 #10 Carlisle Interconnect signs multi-year supply agreements with Airbus In January 2010, Carlisle Interconnect Technologies signed two long term supply agreements with Airbus in Toulouse, France. Share: #9 NHTSA investigating Mercedes airbag harnesses Wiring systems were found to be too short when the vehicles' telescoping steering columns are fully extended. Share: #8 QuadTech automates harness electrical safety testing CaptivATE HXV is billed as the answer to automated testing for functional tests with up to 128 points. Share: #7 Chrysler recalls minivans, citing fire risk from wiring harness An improperly routed wiring harness near the vehicle's sliding door could potentially cause fire. Share: The Top 10 Wiring Harness Industry News Stories of 2010 (cont.) #6 15K Volkswagen minivans recalled on wiring harness flaw Chrysler recalled its Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans due to the same problem, which may result in fire. Share: #5 VIDEO: Aviation wiring harness integrity testing and tracing system The Wire Integrity Testing and Tracing System from McKenzie Technologies accurately locates a short in an aviation wiring harness, through 1/2 inch thick lead sheet. No other technology has ever been able to accomplish this, claims the company. Share: #4 Indiana wiring harness firm Northwind Electronics to occupy former GM plant Contract manufacturer will invest $954,000 to purchase, improve and equip a former General Motors Plant 16 manufacturing facility in Anderson, Indiana. Share: #3 General Cable acquires European transportation and industrial wire harness business Beru SAS Re-named General Cable Automotive Europe (GCAE), business will manufacture ignition wire harnesses sold into the European automotive OEM market. Share: The Top 10 Wiring Harness Industry News Stories of 2010 (cont.) #2 Under federal contract, Northrop Grumman seeks to replace copper-based aircraft wire, cabling with carbon nanotubes Nanocomp will work in partnership with Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems to develop manufacturing best practices for a next generation of CNT cabling and tapes, intended for near-term insertion into aircraft as a replacement for conventional copper-based wires and cables. Share: #1 FAA slams American Airlines over botched wiring harness repairs American Airlines will fight a record $24.2M fine for how the carrier failed to properly repair wiring harnesses on its 300 McDonnell-Douglas MD-80 jets Share: Share On: Now on ICW: Factors to Consider When Specifying Thermal Circuit Breakers High-performance, high-density board connectivity Crimp vs. Solder: Pros and Cons Connector and Wiring Harness Performance in Military and Aerospace Applications

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