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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In terms of electronics, everyone agrees that having to deal with component obsolescence is taxing on resources and costs companies’ enormous amounts of time and money. The task of finding replacement options for an obsolete component is not an easy one and is usually spearheaded by engineering and purchasing departments. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-avoid-cable-assembly-connector-obsolescence) --- ## [Tips For Developing Custom Overmolded Cable D-Sub Connectors](https://blog.epectec.com/tips-for-developing-custom-overmolded-cable-d-sub-connectors) [![VGA port cables use a DE-15 connector with thumbscrews](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/vga-port-cables-with-thumbscrews.jpg "VGA port cables use a DE-15 connector with thumbscrews")](https://blog.epectec.com/tips-for-developing-custom-overmolded-cable-d-sub-connectors) Written by [Steven Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on July 18, 2023 at 9:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) D-subminiature connectors, commonly referred to as D-subs, are a class of interconnects that are widely used in the electronics industry for both commercial and industrial applications. The name "D-sub" comes from the shape of the connector shell which looks similar to the letter "D” when viewed from the front face. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/tips-for-developing-custom-overmolded-cable-d-sub-connectors) --- ## [The Future of Wire Harnesses and Cables Assemblies in Medical Devices](https://blog.epectec.com/the-future-of-wire-harnesses-and-cables-assemblies-in-medical-devices) [![Cable assemblies used in medical device](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/cable-assemblies-used-in-medical-device.jpg "Cable assemblies used in medical device")](https://blog.epectec.com/the-future-of-wire-harnesses-and-cables-assemblies-in-medical-devices) Written by [Steven Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on July 6, 2023 at 8:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) If you had to make a list of all the fields that rely on modern technological advancements to function on a daily basis, healthcare and the medical industry would be right at the top. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/the-future-of-wire-harnesses-and-cables-assemblies-in-medical-devices) --- ## [Options for Sourcing Apple’s Lightning Cable After They Are Gone](https://blog.epectec.com/options-for-sourcing-apples-lightning-cable-after-they-are-gone) [![Customized version of the Apple lightning cable](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/customized-version-of-apple-lightning-cable.jpg "Customized version of the Apple lightning cable")](https://blog.epectec.com/options-for-sourcing-apples-lightning-cable-after-they-are-gone) Written by [Steven Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on March 8, 2023 at 9:16 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Apple's lightning cable is a proprietary connector type that is used on various Apple devices like the iPhone, the iPod Touch (starting with the 5th generation), the iPad, the iPad Mini, and the iPad Pro. It was originally released in 2012 and replaced the 30-pin connector that formerly shipped with these devices. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/options-for-sourcing-apples-lightning-cable-after-they-are-gone) --- ## [Understanding Common Component Designs for Mil-Aero Devices](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-common-component-designs-for-mil-aero-devices) [![Close up view of helicopter cockpit with controls](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/helicopter-cockpits-close-up.jpg "Close up view of helicopter cockpit with controls")](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-common-component-designs-for-mil-aero-devices) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on December 15, 2022 at 9:27 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Mil-aero devices live in a special place in the worlds of design and engineering. These are devices that are often subjected to extraordinary environments. They have extreme requirements, and they often must function in the harshest environments of the world. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-common-component-designs-for-mil-aero-devices) --- ## [Design Options for Low-Cost UL Approved Cable Assemblies - Q&A](https://blog.epectec.com/design-options-for-low-cost-ul-approved-cable-assemblies-q-and-a) [![Design Options for Low-Cost UL Approved Cable Assemblies](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/design-options-for-low-cost-ul-approved-wire-harnesses-q-and-a.jpg "Design Options for Low-Cost UL Approved Cable Assemblies")](https://blog.epectec.com/design-options-for-low-cost-ul-approved-cable-assemblies-q-and-a) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on September 28, 2022 at 8:48 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At the conclusion of our webinar, [Design Options for Low-Cost UL Approved Cable Assemblies](https://www.epectec.com/webinar/09-23-2022/design-options-for-low-cost-ul-approved-cable-assemblies.html), we had several questions submitted to our presenter, Steven J. Goodman, User Interface & Cable Assembly Product Manager at Epec. We have compiled these questions into a readable format on our blog. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/design-options-for-low-cost-ul-approved-cable-assemblies-q-and-a) --- ## [Overmolded Cables Using Pins, Receptacles, and Spring-Loaded Contacts](https://blog.epectec.com/overmolded-cables-using-pins-receptacles-and-spring-loaded-contacts) [![Power Cable with Overmolded Connectors](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/power-cable-with-overmolded-connectors.jpg "Power Cable with Overmolded Connectors")](https://blog.epectec.com/overmolded-cables-using-pins-receptacles-and-spring-loaded-contacts) Written by [Steven Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on September 15, 2022 at 8:26 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Overmolded cable assemblies](https://www.epectec.com/cable-assemblies/over-molded-cables.html) are extremely common and used for several reasons throughout the electronics industry. The process of overmolding is inexpensive, completely customizable, and, most importantly, produces a rugged and robust part. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/overmolded-cables-using-pins-receptacles-and-spring-loaded-contacts) --- ## [Medical Device Designs: Components, Elements, and Design Priorities](https://blog.epectec.com/medical-device-designs-components-elements-and-design-priorities) [![Patient in medical room setting](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/patient-in-medical-room-setting.jpg "Patient in medical room setting")](https://blog.epectec.com/medical-device-designs-components-elements-and-design-priorities) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on September 1, 2022 at 9:22 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Designing medical devices is no simple task. The stakes are higher for these devices compared to most other industries. Because of that, medical device engineers need to think carefully about which design elements should be prioritized. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/medical-device-designs-components-elements-and-design-priorities) --- ## [Fast and Inexpensive Custom USB Cable Assemblies](https://blog.epectec.com/fast-and-inexpensive-custom-usb-cable-assemblies) [![Most Common USB Cable Connectors](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/most-common-USB-cable-connectors.jpg "Most Common USB Cable Connectors")](https://blog.epectec.com/fast-and-inexpensive-custom-usb-cable-assemblies) Written by [Steven Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on August 10, 2022 at 8:18 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Short for "Universal Serial Bus," a USB cable is one that has become a nearly ubiquitous part of our lives, even if some people don't necessarily realize it. Technologically speaking, it involves an industry standard that created precise specifications for not only how these types of cables can be manufactured, but how they can connect one device to another, how power and data can be transmitted, and more. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/fast-and-inexpensive-custom-usb-cable-assemblies) --- ## [Flexible Wire Jackets and Overmold Options for Custom Cable Assemblies](https://blog.epectec.com/flexible-wire-jackets-and-overmold-options-for-custom-cable-assemblies) [![Cable Assembly with Tight Minimum Bend Radius](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/tight-minimum-bend-radius.jpg "Cable Assembly with Tight Minimum Bend Radius")](https://blog.epectec.com/flexible-wire-jackets-and-overmold-options-for-custom-cable-assemblies) Written by [Steven Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on August 2, 2022 at 9:14 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In the world of [custom cable assemblies](https://www.epectec.com/cable-assemblies/), flexible wire and overmold solutions are used in a wide range of different contexts. Not only are they commonly employed in association with various types of industrial equipment, but they also play an important role in fields like automation, robotics, and even the automotive industry. 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