OKI Electric Cable is preparing to introduce a new sliding, small-diameter K Type CoaXPress 2.0 cable that speaks directly to the real pressures shaping today’s industrial environments—faster systems, tighter spaces, and rising expectations for reliability. Set to launch in December 2025, the CXP12 Series K Type manages to deliver something that manufacturers and machine-vision engineers have been asking for: a cable that is both compact and extraordinarily durable.
With a narrow 3.7 mm outer diameter and a rated lifespan of 50 million sliding and bending cycles, it is engineered for the kind of nonstop motion found in semiconductor tools, inspection machines, and high-speed automated lines. Mass production began in November at OKI’s Gunma Plant, with the company targeting 100 million yen in sales for FY2026.
The push toward smarter and more compact industrial systems has created a harsh environment for interface cables. Inside moving parts and confined pathways, cables face repeated stress while still being expected to deliver stable, high-resolution image data. Conventional designs often struggle, leading to shorter lifespans, higher maintenance demands, and unexpected downtime. With imaging tasks becoming more sophisticated—from precision semiconductor inspection to automated quality control in food and pharmaceuticals—there is renewed urgency for cables that can withstand continuous motion without compromising performance.
OKI’s new cable is designed with this reality in mind. Compared to the company’s earlier RA Type cable, it achieves about five times the sliding and bending durability while reducing diameter by nearly half. It supports Micro BNC connectors and high-speed image transmission up to 12.5 Gbps per lane, ensuring that data keeps moving even when equipment is operating at full speed. The smaller size and reinforced durability also mean easier routing, improved reliability in moving assemblies, and longer replacement intervals—practical benefits for engineers working to keep automated lines running smoothly.
