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Future of Wires
Wirefacts.com contributing author talks about the future of wires in this increasingly wireless age. What is the potential for cables when wireless technology seems to be everywhere. Click here to find out more.


Current Wire Related News and Technology

  • Fiber Optics in Cars
  • New Advancements in SFP+ Modules
  • Industry Continues to Expand
  • Theft of Wire Caught in St. Louis
  • More Signs of a Weak Economy
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Current Poll

If given the choice between a hardwired home or one that interconnects wirelessly, which would you prefer?
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Request for Comment

These are the newest items that have been the most request recently. We would appreciate it if you have any pertinate information to contribute.

1) Wire found on B737 Click Here. (12/6/2006)
2) Supplier for MIL-W-22759/33 wire Click Here. (12/6/2006)
3) How does anti-ice fluid affect PVDF Click Here. (12/6/2006)
4) Wire found on B767 Click Here. (12/6/2006)
5) Wire found on B747 in engine compartment Click Here. (12/6/2006)

Older Additions


Articles of Interest

1) FAA Incident Report - Feb 2009 by Lectromec Click Here. (9/1/2009)
2) FAA Incident Report - Mar 2009 by Lectromec Click Here. (9/1/2009)
3) Arc Flash Assessment on Naval Vessels by WireFacts.com Click Here. (3/19/2009)
4) The Future of Wires by Lectromec Click Here. (3/18/2009)
5) FAA's Reported Wire Incidents - January 2009 by Lectromec Click Here. (3/3/2009)

Archived Articles


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Wire Pic of the Month



Back in March 2008, hundreds of American Airlines aircraft were grounded by the FAA because of not resolving clamping issues. This is an example of some of the issues that were seen during the inspections. Source: FAA


Wire Events Calendar

10/13 - 10/15 - Wire Southeast Asia 2009
11/8 - 11/11 - 58th IWCS Conference™
4/12 - 4/16 - Wire 2010

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