Defense and Military Products Overview
Military Cables and MIL-SPEC Cable Assemblies
Through our Minnesota Defense division, Minnesota Wire has gained extensive experience in producing MIL-SPEC cables and MIL-SPEC cable assemblies for the defense industry. Our ruggedized and overmolded communication cables are combat-proven in harsh environments ranging from the theater of war to outer space.
Ruggedized and Overmolded MIL-SPEC Cable Assembly
Connector saver reduces the need for multiple connectors, saving cost and weight.
Innovation in Military Cables, Military Wire, and MIL-SPEC Cable Assemblies
Custom Molded and Ruggedized Connectors
Pinless Ruggedized Connectors
Our Innovations Include:
Improving performance and reducing weight on both legacy and new-design products
Redesign of old connectors and overmolded communications cable products to meet modern military standards for improved durability, EMI shielding, and waterproofing
Minimizing and eliminating electromagnetic interference (EMI)Â from close-proximity electronics in complex ensembles and suites
Optimizing connector count in military cables to eliminate redundancy, thereby improving efficiency, reducing costs, and improving space utilization
Providing high-volume robotic production to support R&D programs
Minnesota wire is a leading innovator in EMI shielding, military wire, MIL-SPEC cables, and MIL-SPECÂ cable assemblies.
We Specialize In:
Weight Reduction
Space Conservation
Design Updates
EMI Shielding
Designing for Strength
ISO-Certified Military Wire and Military Cables
Minnesota Wire is an ISO-certified supplier to critical defense programs. We support MIL-SPEC cable design and manufacturing for:
Aircraft, Satellite, and Aerospace Applications (AS9100C)
Ruggedized MIL-SPEC Cable Assemblies
Metal-Free iStealth® Series Communication Cable
Improved Performance and Weight Reduction Solutions
MIL-SPEC Manufacturing Certifications
The U.S. Department of Defense requires certifications and their continued maintenance to qualify as a MIL-SPEC manufacturer. Minnesota Wire maintains all necessary certifications pertaining to the manufacturing of MIL-SPEC cables and MIL-SPEC cable assemblies. These include:
RoHS Compliant
IPC-620 Harness Certified
ITAR Registered
Contact Minnesota Wire to learn more or request a quote for military cables, military wire, overmolded communications cables, and MIL-SPEC cable assemblies.
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MN WIRE CEO PAUL WAGNER SPEAKING AT THE IPC E-TEXTILES 2020 VIRTUAL SUMMIT.
IPC E-Textiles 2020 Virtual Summit, October 1-2, will consist of three educational workshops and virtual demonstrations by the University of Minnesota Wearable Technology Lab.
MN WIRE CEO PAUL WAGNER SPEAKING AT THE IPC E-TEXTILES 2020 VIRTUAL SUMMIT.
IPC E-Textiles 2020 Virtual Summit, October 1-2, will consist of three educational workshops and virtual demonstrations by the University of Minnesota Wearable Technology Lab.
iSTRETCH in Defense
Minnesota Wire has begun manufacturing 8,568 specialty coil assemblies utilizing our patented iSTRETCH wire for a defense contractor. Each of the assemblies contains a sixteen-foot, six-lead cable. The sale represents the largest single sale of iSTRETCH in the company's history!
A Revolution in Possibilities
As Seen at CES 2019
Think—boundless. Wrap a flex circuit around Minnesota Wire’s patented iSTRETCH, attach mCube’s MEMS-based motion sensors and experience a complete revolution.
FOCUS ON INNOVATION
iSTRETCHÂ and The Greenland Ice Sheet
An ambitious research program involving the Greenland ice sheet will utilize Minnesota Wire’s iSTRETCH cable. The project endeavors to understand how climate is affecting the flow of the Greenland ice sheet, the second largest ice mass on the planet and the primary cause of global sea-level rise.
MN WIRE RECEIVES MINNESOTA FAMILY BUSINESS AWARD.
MN Wire is proud to announce we have received the Minnesota Family Business Award from the Twin Cities Business Magazine!
MN WIRE FEATURED IN NATIONAL DEFENSE MAGAZINE.
MN Wire has been featured in the May 2020 edition of the National Defense Magazine.
LEE EISENBRAUN: A PASSION FOR LEARNING, COMMITMENT, AND A CAN-DO ATTITUDE.
Lee Eisenbraun began working at Minnesota Wire in 2008 as a Process Technician. Lee’s natural talent and intelligence were immediately apparent, and he was promoted to Process Technician II.
R&D Funding Through the U.S. Government
 If you have an innovative concept but are leery of costly R&D, the federal government may be able to help.
Critical Steps for Developing a Successful Medical Device Interconnect Cable
Don't miss this article written by our very own Steve Pape. Steve is Minnesota Wire's Design Engineering Manager. The article first appeared in the Medical Design Briefs, January, 2016 issue. The article is loaded with solid information.
SOLIDshot is a new wearable basketball shot improvement system that utilizes Minnesota Wire's iSTRETCH. SOLIDshot tracks and records a player's arm movement. A digital readout displays information that highlights changes the shooter needs to make—improving the form and consistency of a player's shots.
Select the link and check out the video—high scores for technology!
VETERAN'S DAY MESSAGE
Each year Minnesota Wire honors local veterans. This year we created a special video, click the link below to watch it.