NEWARK, DEL. (August 11, 2023) — W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) will present a new Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) technical paper at the Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium & Modernization Update (GVSETS) on Tuesday, August 15, in Novi, Mich. 

The new technical paper, written by Gore subject matter experts, discusses MOSA and how it’s being implemented to transform the way future military equipment is designed, developed, integrated and sustained. 

At GVSETS this week, Gore experts will present the paper to conference attendees. 

In the paper, Gore points out that a robust digital backbone must have an equally robust interconnect architecture with performance margin to overcome signal degradation and reduce the total cost of ownership needed to make MOSA a reality. An interconnect architecture will be vital to maintain the highest-performing systems and execute the most demanding missions. 

“With the unpredictable global threat landscape, the defense ecosystem must be more forward-looking as they write specifications, especially for interconnects,” said Jeff Woods, Market Development-Americas, Aerospace & Defense, with Gore. “It means executing detailed modeling and digital systems engineering trades to ensure critical size, weight, power, reliability and performance metrics are factored in as vital pieces of the MOSA puzzle. MOSA success is more than the boxes and subsystems.” 

The presentation is scheduled for 10:50 a.m., during the MOSA technical session at GVSETS. For more information, visit Gore at booth #228. 

W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives. Since 1958, Gore has solved complex technical challenges in demanding environments — from outer space to the world’s highest peaks to the inner workings of the human body. With more than 12,000 Associates and a strong, team-oriented culture, Gore generates annual revenues of $4.5 billion. For more information, visit gore.com. 

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PLEINFELD, Germany (April 18, 2023) — W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today its new Cat8 ethernet cable for use in aerospace and defense platforms. The new Cat8 ethernet cable allows for four times the high-speed data transmission previously possible.

“It’s a major future-proof upgrade for all of our aerospace and defense customers,” said Jeremy Moore, product manager with Gore. “The new Cat8 ethernet cables offer four times the speed in a single cable, while reducing weight and providing a better solution for space constraints since you need fewer cables for the same speeds.”

GORE® Ethernet Cables are proven to transfer data and video reliably on modern avionics and vectronics digital networks. They meet Cat8 requirements for transferring signals up to four times the speed of Cat6A without compromising system robustness or adding weight.

The new Cat8 cable is designed with durable materials and complies with stringent industry standards for aircraft and defense vehicles operating in extreme environments.

“These robust copper cables are proven to maintain reliable signals in all types of operating conditions such as fluctuating temperatures, changing weather, repeated vibration, high abrasion and hazardous chemicals, while pushing the limits of copper cabling technology,” Moore said.

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NEWARK, Del. (September 8, 2021) — W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today the expansion of its Coaxial Cables line for defense land system applications. The new product is smaller and lighter than previous offerings, yet capable of transmitting ultra-high-definition (UHD) 4K video with excellent shielding from radio frequency interference.

The cable meets a variety of internationally recognized civil and military specifications, including the latest Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) 12G-SDI standard. Published in March 2015, 12G-SDI defines a 12 gigabit per second transmission of uncompressed, latency-free UHD 4K video at 60 frames per second on a single wire. Gore is committed to delivering this performance at operating temperatures ranging from -55 to 200 degrees Celsius.

“Military vehicles today include multiple sensors that generate critical video during missions,” said Andrea Menconi, product manager for land systems. “GORE Coaxial Cables can transmit this UHD video reliably and securely, even in the harshest environments.”

Designed for use with remote-controlled turret cameras, local situation awareness, and other video-generating sensor systems, GORE Coaxial Cables are engineered with a specialized fluoropolymer insulation. This provides superior resistance to weather, abrasion and other hazards associated with extreme weather, rough usage and confined routing space.

GORE Coaxial Cables are available in a standard size via distributors. Visit gore.com/cable-distributors or contact a Gore representative to discuss specific application needs.

“Vehicle and system engineers no longer need to compromise,” Menconi added. “Our Coaxial Cables are smaller, lighter and more flexible, while also providing unequalled video resolution performances, high durability and standards compliance to reduce long-term operating costs.”

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ELKTON, Md. (October 3, 2018) — W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) will be showcasing high-performance GORE® Cables and Materials and next-gen GORE® Military Fabrics at the 2018 AUSA (Association of US Army Meeting & Exposition) in Washington, DC on October 8-10, Booth 3115. The military has trusted and relied on Gore’s technical solutions for decades because they ensure combat readiness and operational success every time on the battlefield and in the air.

Gore will present its extensive selection of GORE® Cables and Materials for military land systems and aircraft applications. Solutions that will be on display include high-speed data cables, high power distribution cables, and high-frequency microwave/RF assemblies. All of Gore’s robust cables and cable assemblies are available in a variety of compact, highly flexible and routable designs. Thoroughly tested and qualified to the most rigorous military specifications, they are proven to perform continuously and reliably in the toughest environments for lifelong performance.

Also exhibited will be GORE™ SKYFLEX™ Aerospace Materials that have been proven to solve many sealing and surface protection challenges in helicopters such as the Apache, Black Hawk, Chinook, and Seahawk. Specified by leading military aircraft OEMs, these lightweight, non-curing tapes and gaskets simplify aircraft assembly, increase throughput, and reduce life-cycle costs.

Gore will also feature the CPCSU-2 system as part of Gore's Chemical and Biological Protective Combat Style Uniform family. At the heart of CPCSU-2 is the GORE® CHEMPAK® Undergarment with Stretch Technology, which delivers protection against a broad range of threats in liquid, vapor, and aerosol form. A non-CB protective outer garment completes the CPCSU-2. This chemical and biological system offers durable protection, improved mobility, and enhanced operational effectiveness.

For more information about GORE® Cables and Materials and GORE® Military Fabrics, visit Gore at the 2018 AUSA in Washington, DC, October 8-10, in Booth 3115. Additional details can be found at gore.com/ausa2018.

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