This new interface is widely recognized as an "industrial connector" and its application is not limited to manufacturing. This connector is designed to withstand the toughest industrial environments. Traditional connected devices provide users with years of service assurance in a typical office environment. However, exposing the same copper or fiber optic connectors to extreme conditions will degrade performance and reliability, and end users will have to pay high maintenance costs to troubleshoot and replace parts. A new connector that is tougher, stronger, and more resilient than previous connectors.