Newark has signed a worldwide distribution agreement with Same Sky, a manufacturer specializing in an ever-expanding range of product technologies including interconnect, audio, thermal management, motion and control, relay, sensor, and switch solutions.

This partnership expands the global availability of Same Sky’s portfolio, ensuring our customers have immediate access to high-performance component technologies. By integrating Same Sky’s technical depth into Newark’s global infrastructure, the collaboration supports high-stakes design challenges in several key sectors:

• Thermal Management for EV Charging: High-efficiency cooling solutions essential for rapid-charging infrastructure

• Audio for Electric Mobility: Reliable audio systems engineered for the unique acoustic demands of electric two- and three-wheelers

• Motion Control in Robotics: High-precision AMT encoders designed for seamless integration into drone payload systems

• Power Efficiency in HVAC: High-reliability power relays optimized for energy-efficient climate control architectures

Gareth James, Product Category Director, Interconnect & Electromechanical at Newark stated, "By adding their solutions to our global stock, we are ensuring our customers have the high-performance components necessary to innovate within a wide range of markets, including EV, factory automation, robotics, HVAC, medical, and more.”

This partnership with Newark strengthens Same Sky’s commitment to expanding regional distribution, inventory availability, and local support for customers across Europe, Asia, and the Americas,” said Dave Carroll, Vice President of Product Management at Same Sky. “By working closely with one of the industry’s leading high-service distributors, we’re improving access to Same Sky solutions and helping engineers move from design-in to production with greater speed and confidence.”

Customers can now browse and purchase Same Sky’s portfolio via Newark in North America, Farnell in EMEA, and element14 in Asia-Pacific.

Newark, an Avnet Company, is expanding its line of Multicomp Pro offerings to include Magnetic Connectors, a differentiated interconnect choice offering ease of use through reliable, self-mating, easily detachable connections.

Magnetic cable assemblies and connectors are a popular and quickly growing interconnect option for many low-voltage applications. The Multicomp Pro magnetic cable assembly and connector kits combine spring-loaded pins with magnetic interfaces which offer reliable, self-mating, easily detachable connections.

Unlike other connectors currently on the market, magnetic connectors are a safe and helpful solution when a quick disconnect is essential or if accidental damage to connectors or cables is likely based on surroundings or environment.

The Multicomp Pro Magnetic Connectors were developed and designed to meet the quality standards engineers require alongside the value they need. The connectors are incredibly versatile and can be leveraged in a variety of industries including but not limited to:

·         Medical / Healthcare

·         Power Management

·         Maker & Education

·         Industrial

·         Computer Peripherals

·         Wearables

“We are extremely proud to be the exclusive distributor of Multicomp Pro products and are thrilled to be offering Magnetic Connectors which are truly innovative and changing the connector landscape,” said Gareth James, Senior Manager, Private Label at Newark. “The simple-to-use connectors prove a great solution when needing a two-contact connector that can rotate a full 360 degrees without losing electricity.”

The reliability and versatility of the magnetic connectors make these products unique in the grand scope of current connectors and they can be adapted for a variety of products and environments. The Multicomp Pro Magnetic Connector MP002495 is a current best seller from Newark which allows the connector to rotate a full 360 degrees without loss of the electrical connection. The MP002495 has an IP67 rating and is designed for extra-low voltage applications such as battery charging with a rated current of 5A at 30V AC/DC.

The magnetic connectors and other Multicomp Pro products can be found and purchased here: https://www.newark.com/c/connectors/magnetic-connectors-cable-assemblies/prl/results?brand=multicomp-pro

Newark, an Avnet Company and global distributor of electronic components, products and solutions, is now offering fully customisable high-end IP67 electronics enclosure solutions from its private label brand Multicomp Pro. Using a unique and intuitive online tool available on Farnell’s website, customers can now create a custom enclosure in minutes, moving from prototype into full production from a single configuration.

IoT developments are growing exponentially as many companies look to tap into the benefits of the technology. Sourcing a suitable enclosure is often left until late in the new product design process which can present packaging challenges and impact performance. In addition to this, standard off-the-shelf enclosures are rarely suitable for mission critical IoT applications. Current enclosure options available to designers seldom offer the durability, robustness and protection required for the end applications. A cost effective, fast turnaround custom enclosure is the ideal solution for design engineers tasked with critical builds on a finite budget.

The online configuration typically takes around five minutes, saving engineers many hours of work sourcing approved components from multiple sources. Customers can now easily and efficiently source the required solution to support IoT and other mission critical applications used in Intelligent Transportation (ITS), connected vehicles (V2X, CV2X, RSU 4.1), rail track and tunnel monitoring, mobile security, smart cities and agriculture, and more.

Benefits of the Multicomp Pro customisable enclosure range now available from Newark include:

• Quick quoting within 5 business days and delivery in less than four weeks.
• Use of standard or N Type IP67 antennas to enable GPS/GNSS, Wi-Fi, LTE, DSRC and LoRa.
• Access to a range of I/O modules including USB, Cat5, Cat6, SIM and power.
• mSmart-box enclosure solutions providing a reliable IP67, EN60950-22-Ready, modular concept specifically tailored to needs within days of initial contact.
• Enclosures are tough and hard-wearing, with integrated Gore® valves, Sur Tec 650 anti-corrosion coating and 100 per cent IP67 guaranteed.
• Customisation of colour, cable length and more.

Gareth James, Senior Product Manager, Private Label at Newark, said: “This new offering demonstrates Newark’s continued commitment to our customers in the IoT space and ensures we deliver valuable solutions that support the design process. We recognise that our customers all have different requirements, and we can now offer bespoke, unique enclosures that can be configured exactly to their needs in a matter of minutes. The quick and intuitive online customisation tool is the most recent in a long list of new engineering resources we have added to our online offering. Our Multicomp Pro range is recognised as the engineer’s choice because it represents market-leading value for money without comprising on quality. Adding custom enclosures to our range ensures customers have access to tailored solutions to achieve their designs at the low prices they expect from Multicomp Pro.”

Newark’s Multicomp Pro brand provides reduced upfront and product-lifetime costs compared to other brands, making the range an ideal choice for equipping design and development labs, service facilities and educational establishments where budgets may be restricted. The range is also a suitable option for OEMs and CEMs seeking added value from sourcing lower cost, production-grade components. The Multicomp Pro range includes more than 60,000 products and is suitable for engineers at any level, with average savings of up to 30 per cent compared to branded products.

Custom enclosures are just the latest in a range of customisation services offered by Newark, including custom cables and components, to make replacing obsolete or hard-to-find parts as easy as possible.

Multicomp Pro custom enclosures can be configured and ordered from Farnell in EMEA, Newark in North America and element14 in APAC.