Fischer Connectors, a trusted partner of Future Soldier Programs around the world, announces new secure interconnect solutions specially designed for Defense Forces: Fischer UltiMate^TM Military Connectors Line. First within this line, the new Fischer LandForce^TM Series offers compact, rugged, lightweight circular connectors for an improved protection of Future Soldiers, vehicles and other land-based equipments.

Major features of the new Fischer LandForce^TM Series include miniature, ultralight and rugged design, extremely robust keying, high shock and vibration resistance, excellent shielding, and ultimate sealing level IP68/69K even unmated with Fischer’s new facilitated cable assembly solutions.

Fischer LandForce^TM Series is complete with EMC 360° high performance shielding tested according to IEC norm 60512-23-3, four extremely robust mechanical codings allowing an easy mating even in the dark, and a wide range of configurations including multipole contacts from 2 to 19 poles. The plug is available in two body sizes with push-pull locking or emergency release system. Additional body styles, sizes and contact configurations will follow shortly.

Thanks to its new one-piece plug body design associated with cable assembly containing highly performing epoxy potting, Fischer has achieved a new industry benchmark. Fischer LandForce^TM Series are Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Radiological (NBCR) ready, with IP68/69K sealing level even unmated, tested according to IEC norm 60529. Easy cleaning on the field is then also possible.

Made of special high resistant aluminium, Fischer LandForce^TM Series are 50% lighter than typical metal connectors. With its extremely rugged design for harsh and demanding environments, as well as vibration and corrosion resistance, this new line of connectors is immune to even the toughest elements including fog, salt spray (5% 35°C, MIL STD-202 Method101A), sand, and moisture. Its long lifetime usage is guaranteed for 10,000 mating cycles.

Fischer Connectors provides complete, easy to assemble, turnkey solutions — connectors, cabling and overmolding — all from one supplier. Cable assembly solutions are available in both straight and right angle overmolding to accommodate devices conveniently on the future warrior’s uniform.

 

For more than 50 years, Fischer Connectors has been designing, manufacturing and distributing high performance connectors and cable assembly solutions. Known for their reliability, precision, and resistance to demanding environments, its products are commonly used by military forces worldwide. Primary design and manufacturing facilities are located in Switzerland, with subsidiaries and distributors located worldwide. For more information, log on to www.fischerconnectors.com

 

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www.fischerconnectors.com

Contacts:
Richard Bickford
National Sales Manager
Direct: 678.393.5430
richard.bickford@fischerconnectors.com

Contacts:
Elizabeth Rubbo
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: 678.393.5400
elizabeth.rubbo@fischerconnectors.com

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SeeByte Expands Naval Outreach with Sale of SeeTrack Military to Royal Netherlands Navy

Edinburgh, Scotland, April 20th 2010 - SeeByte, the global leader in creating smart software for unmanned underwater vehicles, is proud to announce the sale of their SeeTrack Military system to the Royal Netherlands Navy. Having worked successfully with SeeByte’s SeeTrack Military software for many years now, this sale reconfirms the Royal Netherlands Navy’s confidence in the technology.

“This is another exciting sale for the SeeByte team. SeeTrack Military’s utilisation throughout the world’s largest naval fleets is further testament to the adaptability and vast capability this system offers to its users. We attribute the success of this system to our ability to work in a collaborative nature with our clients to ensure their needs are met,” remarked Dr. Ioseba Tena, SeeByte Sales Manager.

Lt Gert Vlaming of the Royal Netherlands Navy commented, “Throughout the product implementation SeeByte came through as a great partner. We believe that the Royal Netherlands Navy’s mine countermeasures programme will greatly benefit from SeeTrack Military’s advanced software technology. We are currently seeking to integrate SeeTrack Military with divers and other systems due to the fact that it allows all platforms to be viewed in a single, integrated system. We are very pleased with the collaboration and look forward to future ventures.”

SeeTrack Military has become the de facto standard smart technology for the worldwide defence market. Showcased in a multitude of military situations, this product is currently used by Navy teams to identify man-made underwater objects, search and recovery missions and to enhance the capabilities of their remote vehicles, marine mammals and divers. As a result, our customers are saving time, money and valuable man-hours while reducing unnecessary risk for the human operators who eventually have to interface with the underwater objects.

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ABOUT SEEBYTE
Founded in Edinburgh, Scotland, SeeByte has been creating the most advanced awareness control systems for the latest generation of unmanned systems, including autonomous underwater vehicles and remotely operated vehicles since 2001. These technologies have been successfully integrated into land, air and sea solutions for the military and security, offshore and subsea, and renewable energy sectors. These integrations have earned a remarkable number of world-first technologies that showcase the unique capabilities and SeeByte’s innovative drive.

SeeByte has since established a global network to service its expanding customer market in San Diego, California and appointing representatives in Houston, Texas, Japan and New Zealand.

For more information, contact:
Ioseba Tena, +44 (0) 131 447 4200
ioseba.tena@seebyte.com
www.seebyte.com