Abstract: The present invention relates to an energy and multimedia data transport network and rail notably intended for embedded multimedia equipment on board aircraft. The network is connected with at least one data server and at least one energy supply box. The network includes: one or more energy and data transport rails; at least a first interconnection box to interconnect a first energy and data transport rail, the data server and the energy supply box; and a connection module for each terminal or group of multimedia terminals, the connection module including a cable to link a predetermined point of the rail to the associated multimedia terminal or terminals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the joining, to a first conductor that includes a connector, of a second conductor formed by at least one strand made of aluminium or an aluminium alloy and having at least one end, the shape of which allows it to be introduced into the connector of the first conductor. The method has a step of installing the conductors, with the end of the second conductor being inserted into the connector of the first conductor. There is a magnetostriction step which has an electrodynamic force being generated in the connector so that the connector is crushed around the second conductor introduced into the connector. The subject of the invention is also a magnetostriction-generating device. In particular, the invention applies to the connecting-up of energy networks on all (for example, aerospace) carriers and equipment, with high-current and/or long links. The invention may also apply to connections suitable for information transmission on general-purpose conductors.