20 May, 2016

Non-magnetic connectors

The non-magnetic connectors developed by Axon’ Cable have not only a very low residual magnetic field (less than 1 nT – about 50,000 times lower than the earth’s magnetic field), but it is also almost impossible to magnetize them. They cannot, therefore, interfere with the magnetic fields produced by the magnets of medical imaging devices or particle accelerators used by scientists. The residual magnetism of these new connectors is 20 times lower than Axon’s existing range of non-magnetic miniature connectors. Even the Twist Pin contacts which assure a permanent contact are themselves non-magnetic.
2 May, 2016

Copernicus – Axon links in orbit again !

Two years after the launch of its sibling, Sentinel-1B has joined its twin-satellite Sentinel-1A in orbit, launching off on 25th April 2016 from Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Both radar satellites are part of the Copernicus system for monitoring the blue planet. Just as with the first satellite of the mission, Axon’ cables are on board Sentinel-1B. Axon’ cable assemblies are part of the backplane of the Integrated Central Electronics (ICE) equipment within the radar and also supplied high speed data cable assemblies for the Laser Communication Terminal. Source: ESA
2 February, 2016

Low Mass SpaceWire now ESA approved

Reducing the mass of all components, parts and equipment is a continuous objective in the space industry. Already involved in a multitude of space projects, Axon’ has now designed a low mass SpaceWire to lighten traditional high speed links. Since recent approval by ESA, the Axon’ Low Mass SpaceWire is the only one qualified to the ESCC3902/004 standard after Axon’ successfully completed development of the cable under ESA funding.
14 December, 2015

Lisa Pathfinder

On 3rd December, the scientific satellite Lisa Pathfinder, LPF, took off from the space base in Kuru on board a VEGA launcher. Its role: to test and validate advanced technologies which will be used for LISA, a mission which aims at directly detecting gravitational wave as predicted by Albert Einstein. Measuring devices which are onboard LPF are extremely precise and connected with high reliability data links made by Axon’ to the MIL-STD-1553 standard. The same kind of harnesses equip the VEGA launcher. For LPF, Axon’ has also supplied ESA cabling wires designed to resist radiation and extreme temperatures. Photo: ESA
15 October, 2015

More contacts, same small M12 size

Extended M12 connector range with new type. Now available with increased contact density to 12 goldplated crimp contacts in M12 connector size. With high quality machined and nickelplated housing, 360 shield termination of cable and overmoulded solid or flexible bend relief. PCB or panel versions with discrete wires or PC tail pins for direct PCB mounting available also.
30 June, 2015

Open innovation seminar

On June 18th customers from all over the world attended Axon “open innovation seminar” in Montmirail, France. The day consisted of technical tutorials and visits to different Axon manufacturing sites, mixed with opportunities to meet others and enjoy the regional specialities like champagne and other culinary delights.
20 May, 2015

Inauguration of new factory

Axon’ has just completed a major investment in a green field production site in Kecskemét, Hungary Inauguration of the new factory building take place Friday May 21st. The total factory area is almost 5500 m² and includes 1000 m² of ISO 7 Class clean room. Axon Kábelgyártó Kft is subsidiary of the AXON‘ Group and was founded some 15 years ago inin Kecskemét, Bacs-Kiskún. It is AXON’s European center for the manufacturing and development of flat flexible cables (FFC) and harnesses.