Whitworth Scholarships support the engineering careers of apprentices by helping to fund their education. In 1841, Sir Joseph Whitworth, an English engineer, entrepreneur, inventor, and philanthropist, devised the British Standard Whitworth (BSW), the world’s first screw thread standard. The BSW was widely accepted throughout the United Kingdom and internationally, influencing engineering practices globally, and formingRead More

To increase functionality at the edge of the network requires more compute power, higher speeds, and higher I/O, to support more memory, especially with IoT and AI. The original COM-HPC® specification was released by PICMG (PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group) in 2021 to meet the evolving demands of embedded computing. COM-HPC 1.3 is the thirdRead More

For many organizations, AI is now starting to move beyond early-stage experimentation and into the realm of quantifiable value creation. Article Contributed By Megan Lampinen, automotive technology writer and future mobility specialist, for TE Connectivity Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global innovation landscape, speeding up the pace of development while improving product quality and operationalRead More

Low-cost plug in or balcony solar panels and distributed energy resources are poised to help consumers lower their energy bills in the next grid revolution. Despite fluctuating government policies and tariffs, photovoltaic installations are growing exponentially around the world, from utility scale arrays to innovative small residential formats. In 2025, solar generation grew by 636Read More

Advanced solar energy systems are enabling efficient and reliable power for technologies and facilities in remote or off-grid environments. These technologies are advancing energy independence into rural areas, harsh environments, temporary installations, disaster zones, and other locations where power is needed and generators are unavailable.   Article Contributed By Mouser Electronics  In an era where sustainabilityRead More

Today’s vehicles rely on electrical signals to optimize performance, maximize efficiency and safety, and control the interior environment, thanks to automotive sensors. Automobiles have become, in many respects, computers on wheels—gathering and processing significant amounts of data to ensure vehicle performance as well as safety and comfort for drivers and passengers. Sensors have been used in automobiles for decades, but asRead More

The next generation of interconnects will need to provide a higher level of performance using materials that meet higher global standards for human health. New material options help suppliers build these better components while meeting the challenges of new technologies. The interconnect industry is navigating a period of significant materials transition. Tightening global environmental regulations,Read More

Niobium and tantalum are refractory metals with a growing role in technology. In the interconnect industry, the importance of these materials is growing as semiconductor nodes continue to shrink. Article Contributed By Materion Niobium (Nb) and tantalum (Ta) are refractory metals with a growing role across some of the most technically demanding industries in theRead More

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

Connectivity is crucial for the seamless operation of technologies in industries that operate under extreme conditions. A harsh environment is typically defined by factors such as extreme temperatures, high humidity, corrosive substances, excessive dust, and significant vibration. These conditions can severely impact the performance and longevity of electronic components, making ruggedized connectors essential. Article ContributedRead More

Agentic or “agent”-based computers are goal oriented and are built around one or more autonomous agents that can plan, make decisions, and act over time to achieve goals. Computers have evolved into many forms, often to address specific applications or market segments. The mainframe computer from the 1960s was the genesis of a proliferation ofRead More

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