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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
Nurses Help Influence Interconnect Design
It’s one thing to put a product through the rigors of lab testing. It’s another matter entirely to see how it performs in the real world. Connector companies work with nurses and other end users to develop products that support healthcare providers in challenging medical environments. It’s always important to consider user input and experience in interconnect design, butRead More
Semi-Rigid Cables are Reliable in Harsh Mil/Aero Environments
Their combination of unique characteristics offers advantages from rugged construction to signal integrity to saving space. Military and aerospace applications often rely on uncompromised signal transmission in challenging environments, making cable selection a high priority. Semi-rigid cables have multiple features that make them an ideal choice. In addition to their solid construction and high reliability,Read 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
SpaceWire is the Network Protocol of Choice for Space Agencies
Standardized by ESA in 2003, SpaceWire has been embraced for numerous missions by NASA, JAXA, Roscosmos, and others. SpaceWire has become one of the leading data-handling networks for use on spacecraft. Standardized by the European Space Agency (ESA), it is widely adopted by space agencies, major aerospace companies, and universities. Since 2003, when the baselineRead More
