News
LUMotorsport – a Good 2017 and a Better 2018 in Prospect
February 2018
Find out how Loughborough University’s Formula Student team, LUMotorsport, who are sponsored by our Motorsport division Lane Motorsport, performed in their 2017 season and what their plans are for 2018.
Our Sponsored Rider Sam Osborne is Back in the Saddle... and with a New Bike!
February 2018
Our sponsored biker Sam Osborne is all set to return to racing this season after missing most of last year. His chance of a competitive season in the upcoming Thundersport GB GP1-Sportsman class has been give a massive boost with the purchase of a new bike.
Miniature and Microminiature Circular Connectors for Weight and Space Saving Applications
February 2018
We have now made available a number of tiny Positronic circular connectors. The miniature and microminiature GH, LGH and MGH series connectors from Positronic are ideal for use in industrial and instrumentation applications where lightweight, space saving and high reliability connections are necessary.
Size 01 8STA Connector and Accessory Package from Lane Motorsport
February 2018
Ultra-miniature 8STA circular connectors as well as a range of ultra-lightweight size 01 8STA compatible accessories are now available from our online store.
New Tooling Means Custom High Density 8STA Connectors Can Be Designed, Built and Delivered in Days
February 2018
Significant investment in our tooling and inventory levels will ensure that customers for Souriau’s 8STA High Density (HD) Series of circular connectors will soon not have to wait for prototypes and small quantities beyond a few days.
Comprehensive Motorsport Connector and Accessory Package Now Available
January 2018
We are very happy to make available acomprehensive package of 8STA compatible accessories made by HellermannTyton and Weald Electronics.
We Had a Successful Showing at Professional MotorSport World Expo (PMW) 2017
January 2018
A truly international audience totalling more than 7,000 attended this year's Professional Motorsport World Expo in Cologne. PMW is strictly for motorsport industry professionals and is not open to the general public. It covers almost every facet of motorsport showcasing the very latest technologies, products and services.
Board to Board HUBER+SUHNER Micro-miniature RF Connectors Now Available
January 2018
We have now made available a number of RF micro miniature connectors produced by HUBER+SUHNER, an industry leader in RF connector technology. These include board to board and board to module RF connector solutions as well as high performance snap-on precision connectors for coax to PCB applications.
Hermetically Sealed 8STA Connectors from Lane Motorsport
December 2017
Lane Motorsport, a division of electrical and electronic connector specialist Lane Electronics, has made available hermetically sealed versions of Souriau’s high performance 8STA circular connectors.
Non-standard Souriau 8D Series/38999 Connectors Assembled and Delivered in Days
December 2017
Many specifiers and buyers of 8D Series/38999 compliant circular connectors often require standard, off-the-shelf products and generally ask for delivery by return. According to Simon Hammerton, Managing Director at Lane Electronics, a lot of customers will often need a “special” for their application and they have also come to expect a quick turnaround.
Come and See Us at Autosport Engineering 2018, NEC on January 11-12
December 2017
Once again Lane Motorsport will be at the Autosport Engineering Show (stand number E391) at the NEC in Birmingham where we will be showcasing our comprehensive portfolio of 8STA connectors and accessories.
Souriau 8D Series/38999 Connectors and Accessories Now Available From Our Online Store
October 2017
We are delighted to announce that you can now specify and purchase from our selection of Souriau 8D Series/38999 connectors and accessories by visiting our online store.
Versatile Neutrik Series Miniature Circular Connectors Now Available
September 2017
We now have available a series of miniature circular connectors manufactured by Neutrik. Called etherCON, powerCON and opticalCON, the connectors have been designed to satisfy a wide range of industrial data and communication applications.
Weald’s LMH MIL-DTL-26482 Style Circular Connectors Now Available from Our Online Store
August 2017
The Weald Electronics LMH series / MIL-DTL-26482 style of bayonet coupling, circular signal and power connectors are now available from our online store.
Lane Electronics At DSEI 2017
July 2017
Lane Electronics will once again be one of the exhibitors at the bi-annual Defence and Security Show (DSEI) taking place this September (12th - 15th) at London’s ExCel Exhibition Centre.
Size 01 High Temperature Heat Shrink Boots Exclusive to Lane Motorsport
June 2017
We at Lane Motorsport have made a significant addition to the range of accessories we offer specifically for use with the recently introduced ultra-miniature, high performance Size 01 8STA connectors produced by Souriau.
Rack and Panel Connectors Mix Power and Signal Contacts to Increase Applications
June 2017
We are very happy to announce a new rack and panel connector system which can be configured for use as a power or signal connector, or as a combination of the two in an almost endless variety of power/signal contact configurations.
Congratulating Souriau On 100 Years of Making Quality Electrical Connectors; Our Video Tribute
June 2017
Souriau, the leading manufacturer of 38999 military connectors and 8STA motorsport connectors, is 100 years old and, as a Souriau-assembling distributor, we have been part of their story for more than 30 years. Watch our video!
New Sales Director for Connector Specialist Lane Electronics
June 2017
We are happy to announce the appointment of Mick Varley as Sales Director. He takes over from long-standing Sales Director Pat Jarman who remains in an advisory capacity until his retirement in early 2018.
A Mixed Weekend for Our Sponsored Rider Sam at Snetterton
May 2017
Sam Osborne, Lane Motorsport’s sponsored bike rider, claims not to like Snetterton, venue for the latest round of Thundersport 600 Sportsman races but, this year his test day went really well and he felt really good from the get go. Sam and his team had a good suspension setup and he was able to hit all his markers.