Established in 1946, Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Methode designs, manufactures and markets interconnect, control and sensors for voice & data communication, consumer electronics, aerospace, defense, industrial equipment and alternative energy market segments. Methode develops custom-engineered and application specific products using wireless, radio remote control, sensing and optical technologies.
 

Methode's operations can be broadly classified as Design, Engineering, Program Management, Test & Manufacturing and their product portfolio categorized as:

User Interface Solutions

•  Radio Remote Controls
• Custom User interface
•  Standard User interface
•  Automotive & Transportation
•  White Goods

Power Solutions

These include Bus Bars; Power Cabling; Power connectors & contacts; Power PCBs; PowerRail; Thermal Management; and, Subassembly Services.

Data Solutions

 These cater to High-Speed Copper Transceivers & Modules; EMI Receptacles; Automated Intelligence Solutions; Design & Installation Services; Data Center Infrastructure Solutions; FTTx Network Solutions; Fiber-Optic Test  Equipment; and, Harsh Environment Optical Network
 
Sensors & Switches Solutions

These include Speed & Angle; Torque; Linear Position; Level; Force & Load; Biometric; Discrete & Analog Switching; and, State of Charge
 
Data Solutions Product has a wide range of Fiber Optic and Copper based products. Methode's CTI group offers the following Fiber Optic and copper cabling products:

• Fiber Optic Connectors

The OPTOKON HMA connector series features a small, nimble hybrid connector for harsh environments. Connectors based on Expanded Beam Technology and Hermaphrodite Interconnections are available.

• Patch cords

Meant  for signal transmission and routing in harsh environmental conditions, OPTOKON HMA optical cable assemblies employ expanded beam technology and are designed for connecting nodes of tactical networks utilizing hardened fiber-optic cables.
 

Channels
Methode's connector configuration allows for use of one to six fiber channels in either single- or multi-mode media types.
 

Hybrid
Methode offers hybrid electrical and fiber channel options.

Other Fiber Optic products include Cable Drums; Switch Equipment; Tools & Accessories; Micro Cable Closures; and, Test Equipment.

• Copper Cabling

Pre terminated Copper trunks and patch cords.

• Fiber Cabling

Methode's CTI brand trunks and harnesses consists of multiple fibers featuring single-mode and multi-mode trunks in ribbon array, DFX, tight buffer, and loose tube construction with plenum or riser jackets, the trunks are available with standard duplex or single-body connectors including the CTI Pro-Slide™ connector.

Other products in this category include Quantum Solution; DC Series Cabinets; Patch Panels; Fast Channel; CMS Rack Mount; CMS Outdoor; and, Smart Direct Attach Cables (DAC)

Their operations span 5 states in US and 9 countries worldwide. It became a 426 million dollar company in 2009.

A facility, which manufactures copper data products, is listed here,

Methode dataMate Products
7401 West Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60706
Phone: (708) 867-6777
Fax: (708) 867-3149

For more information about their engineering, manufacturing and sales locations please visit their website.

Methode has ISO 9001/9002, AS9100, NADCAP and ANSI certified manufacturing, design and testing facilities in the US.

Editor's note: Methode is an ISO certified company which is involved in manufacturing custom-engineered and application-specific products for User Interfaces, Sensor and Switches, Power and Data applications.