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Our most recent articles in each market.
Automated Vehicle Manufacturing Accelerates with AI
Robotics, AI, automated production, and simulation technologies are transforming the automotive production line with new implications for connector selection, wire harness design, and vehicle architectures. Even engineers deeply embedded in vehicle manufacturing can’t believe how quickly artificial intelligence and automation are changing the assembly line. When Dr. Nick Liu, TE Connectivity’s senior director of systemsRead More
Smart Home and Connected Appliances Drive New Connectivity Demands
Connector suppliers provide insight into this evolving connectivity market. As the smart home market evolves, devices are shifting from standalone operation to highly integrated system architectures and a wide range of connected appliances that incorporate smart energy systems and security monitoring. These applications rely on stable data transmission and long-term operational reliability. In this environment,Read More
Anderson Power and JPCPT Tackle AI Connectivity
Two interconnect companies combine their expertise to address the unique connectivity challenges of rapidly expanding AI infrastructure. AI’s computational needs are growing more than twice as fast as Moore’s Law, pushing toward 100 gigawatts of new demand in the U.S. by 2030. Long-time partners Anderson Power and JPCPT, the U.S.-based division of JPC Connectivity (JPC), haveRead More
DesignCon 2026
DesignCon 2026 opened the 26th edition of this premier technical conference reflecting the incredible advances in technology and products being driven by artificial intelligence. 2025 was an outstanding year for revenue growth in nearly every segment of the computing equipment and component market including electronic connectors which grew 14.7%, according to Bishop & Associates. ExpectationsRead More
Reliable Interconnects are Key to Well-Designed Endoscopes
Electrical functionality, mechanical fit-for-use, and materials are significant considerations when designing endoscopes to meet the needs of doctors and patients. By AJ Born Endoscopes are minimally invasive tools used for diagnostics, treatment, and surgical procedures. High-end systems combine advanced imaging, navigation, and multi‑channel functionality—enabling instrument passage, suction, irrigation, and lens cleaning. To support these tasks,Read More
Built for the Mission: Engineering Interconnects for the UAV Market
Cable and connector assemblies for drones must deliver low weight, high reliability, and serve UAV platforms in both military and commercial markets. The unmanned aerial vehicle market has grown faster than the components designed to support it. For years, UAV designers reaching for high-reliability interconnects had to choose from products originally developed for conventional mannedRead More
Haptic Technology Streamlines Operator Experience
Creating a realistic touch sensation is key to improving user experience by instilling confidence that the performed operation has been reliably completed. Haptic technology creates a touch experience in electronic devices with the use of force feedback, vibration, or motion. It is commonly used in game controllers and has seen increased demand in automotive andRead More
Connectivity Solutions for Freight Logistics and Optimization
Carrier connectivity extends from the computing resources behind freight optimization and tracking software to IoT systems that keep an eye on the cargo to the heavy-duty interconnects that empower the freight vehicles that move packages, materials, animals, and goods around the world. From connectors to antennas, a full array of interconnects is involved in theseRead More
Branch Wiring Simplifies Cabling in Crowded Applications
When there is too much wire and not enough space, branch wiring provides an elegant solution that benefits engineers, designers, manufacturers, and customers. Branch wiring offers engineers and designers a valuable solution for industrial and other applications that require managing lots of wire and cable. Connector Supplier spoke with Nathan Moskal, product manager, and ZacharyRead More
