ODU is one of the world's leading connector systems suppliers, employing more than 2,600 people around the world.
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The ODU Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of connector systems, employing 2,600 people around the world. ODU combines all relevant areas of expertise and key technologies including design and development, machine tooling and special machine construction, injection, stamping, turning, surface technology, assembly and cable assembly.
ODU connectors ensure a reliable transmission of power, signals, data and media for a variety of demanding applications including medical technology, military and security, automotive, industrial electronics, and test and measurement.
Robust. Durable. Optimized for demanding applications. ODU Connectors for military, security, and communications technology offer high‐speed data transmission with weight reductions of up to 70%. Even in the smallest installation space, different transmission variants can be individually configured. The rugged housings are waterproof up to IP6K9K, non‐reflective, and available with various connection types and locking mechanisms.
Our connector solutions are characterized by reduced weight and low space requirements on devices. This allows operators to stay in the field longer and carry additional equipment.
The extreme resilience and transmission reliability of our connector solutions are guaranteed, even under the most technically demanding ambient conditions. Our complete solutions are especially suitable for defense applications that require an additional level of security and/or are subjected to extreme environmental conditions, such as:
Our complete solutions for military, security, and communications technology ensure easier handling in hazardous situations thanks to the practical connector design – even when the operator’s freedom of movement is impaired, for example, by protective equipment such as gloves, night vision devices, or thermal imaging equipment.
ODU Connectors ensure a fast and trouble‐free flow of information thanks to a combination of flexible connections, compact dimensions, and high speeds. Signals, power, high and low voltage, and coax can all be transmitted. Flawless signal integrity plays an especially important role in highly networked system solutions. This is the only way to ensure that field operators can get a clear picture of the situation and make their strategic and tactical decisions based on up‐to‐date information.
For commercial applications, high speed data cable connectors such as Ethernet, USB®, HDMI® and others, come in a number of different shapes and sizes, typically specified as a part of the protocol standard they support.
Manufacturers of military electronics have many options available to them for making equipment of the highest quality.
There are few environments that come anywhere close to the harsh conditions of a wartime battlefield. Military equipment must be able to survive extremes of temperature, weather, vibration and shock rarely encountered in commercial applications.
The limitations of current fibre connectivity solutions in the world of rugged embedded systems continue to be an issue for end users in defence and aerospace applications.
This summer, ODU is expanding its popular product line with a robust, reliable and versatile connectivity solution designed to meet the demanding requirements of the military, security and commercial aviation industries.
Optronics form an integral part of modern operational military equipment and play a decisive role in the tactical superiority and safety of armed forces.
Training and simulation technology in the military sector plays a decisive role in ODU connector solutions.
Ensuring supply capability in the defence sector currently requires challenging measures.
In recent years, digital transformation has affected and changed not only the B2C market but also the B2B sector.
Military operations are subjected to a variety of challenges. They are characterised by extreme and demanding environmental conditions.
Equipment deployed in military operations is often exposed to extreme conditions including adverse weather with a lot of moisture, salt water and other environmental influences.
Field communications and power distribution units (PDUs) play a critical role in controlling and distributing power and data in military applications.
In the military sector, the interoperability of systems plays a crucial role in modern defence operations.
In military operations, reliable and robust communication systems are critical to mission success. These systems are highly dependent on advanced cabling solutions that can withstand harsh environmental conditions and meet stringent performance criteria.
Military vehicles and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) are designed for a variety of operational scenarios and extreme environmental conditions. These vehicles require a multitude of interfaces for seamless, reliable communication and real-time data exchange.
Military vehicles face a variety of challenges in the field. The missions are characterized by demanding environmental conditions and extreme weather conditions.
The interoperability of systems in the military sphere plays a crucial role during modern military operations. It allows different armed forces and units to work together seamlessly, exchange information and use resources efficiently. Inadequate communication and data exchange between the different systems leads to malfunctions, inefficiencies and security risks.
The shopping and information habits of customers have changed fundamentally. In the digitalized business world, it is essential for companies to have their products online. Customers are given the opportunity to find them at any time and anywhere in the world and to filter them according to their individual needs.
The ODU Group, a leading international supplier of connector systems, is launching a new connector - the ODU AMC® NP. The ODU AMC® connectors are among the high-performance, quick-disconnect miniature connectors on the market.
High Eye is a company that specializes in manufacturing the Airboxer VTOL UAV, a heavy-fuel driven (Jet A-1) unmanned helicopter system for both civilian and military use. In 2021, it introduced the Airboxer, a long-range drone with a single three-bladed rotor that quickly gained popularity in the market due to its small size, lightweight design, and ability to function in extreme conditions.
Device manufacturers face a large range of options when creating the interface between their product and a signal source, a remote point of testing or tooling point. Whether this interface is for the transmission of an electrical signal, power, fibre optics, an alternative medium or a combination of all, the options are almost limitless.
We combine several individual parts into a composite whole and refer to this as a system. Similar to a chain, a system is only as strong as the weakest link. This simple insight presents us with many challenges. Interactions arise between the individual parts, the application and environmental influences. Interesting are therefore not only the individual parts, but the connection and the mutual influence.
That the Corona crisis has changed the medical technology industry is indisputable. Fundamental market and competitive changes are also expected in the future, bringing with them opportunities and challenges in equal measure, according to the "Medical Technology Trend Report" study by SPECTARIS.
Today’s global security challenges are subject to fundamentally new frameworks. The emergence of new risks and threats, as well as their management, continue to affect the global political security situation. Military systems must therefore be adaptable in all domains – land, sea, air, and in multi-domain operations, also known as cyberspace.
Armed forces around the world are beginning to integrate robotic and autonomous military systems and electric vehicles into their operations. Once a vision of the future, these technologies have now become reality in international conflicts and deployments.
Technology is always improving and this means that new areas of application for connectors are continually being developed in the field of military and security services. Some example applications are communication, navigation, radar and electronic defense.
In military applications and for security companies, the increasing complexity of the respective tasks is also rapidly raising the requirements profiles for the associated technology. This applies above all to the reliability and flexibility of the connector systems that are used.
High data rates and fast, interference-free transmissions are increasingly becoming standard requirements for connectors. Indeed, the connectors are the crucial interface when it comes to maintaining reliable transmissions.
Recognizing and recording environmental conditions and situational snapshots – and translating them into actions – can reduce risks for personnel, machines, and infrastructure.
Rugged circular connector with Push-Pull locking or Break-Away function and over 5,000 mating cycles.
Sturdy circular connector with pogo pin contact system for quick and easy cleaning.
Metal circular connectors with a particularly high pin density. Available as Break-Away connectors with secondary Screwlocking.
Rugged metal circular connector, suitable for field assembly. Complies with MIL-STD 38999, with 3-in-1 locking principle.
Robust metal circular connector with Srewlocking.
Due to its easy handling and robust Break-Away design, this connector is ideal for military and security applications.
Can´t find the perfect solution? Customized connectors specifically for your requirements.
Complete service that creates a system solution by combining the high-quality connector with a suitable cable assembly.
The modular ODU connectors are used as interfaces in the military sector and offer maximum reliability and flexibility.
ODU connector solutions for military, security and communication technology offer high-speed data transmission with up to 70% less weight.
ODU AMC® connectors enable the exchange of electrical signals, data and currents between different components of a system.
