Engineering conversations on connectivity, sensors, and what comes next.
TE Connectivity is a global manufacturer of sensors and connectivity solutions serving automotive, industrial, data communications, aerospace, and consumer electronics markets. Their MarketScale channel hosts the Our Connected World podcast series, which brings together TE engineers and industry guests to discuss the technical challenges created by AI infrastructure, electrification, and data connectivity. The show targets engineers and product leaders who need to understand how connectivity standards and sensor design are evolving.
Innovation demands alignment between engineers and executives.
TE Connectivity's channel argues that companies falter when engineers and leaders define innovation differently. It proves this through surveys, expert commentary, and case studies in aerospace, mobility, and energy.
TE Connectivity's channel contends that misalignment between how executives and engineers perceive innovation is a core barrier to progress. The TE Connectivity Industrial Technology Index revealed that executives see innovation as complete transformation, while engineers view it as iterative improvement, and this divergence cascades through product development, strategy, and talent recruitment. The content demonstrates this thesis by pairing survey findings with deep technical discussions of where this misalignment manifests: in autonomous vehicles, space technology, renewable energy, and factory automation.
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“Executives perceive innovation as complete transformation, while engineers view it as iterative improvements.”
Shad Kroeger, TE Connectivity (Our Connected World, ep. 1)
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What the channel argues
Who and what shows up
Shad Kroeger
TE Connectivity
Led the TE Connectivity Industrial Technology Index survey revealing the divergence between how executives and engineers define innovation.
Ralf Klaedtke
Chief Technical Officer, Transportation Solutions, TE Connectivity
Provided sustained analysis of autonomous vehicle adoption barriers, safety requirements, and the competitive pressure from new entrants across a three-part series.
Alex Megej
Chief Technology Officer, Industrial Business Unit, TE Connectivity
Explained cobots as compact mechanical arms operating in tight factory spaces, handling weights from hundreds of grams to several kilograms.
Dr. Thomas Schoepf
VP and CTO of Energy, TE Connectivity
Defined renewable energy sources as hydropower, wind, and solar, discussing barriers to adoption and the global demand acceleration.
Steven Merkt
President, Transportation Solutions, TE Connectivity
Articulated the sequential barriers OEMs have overcome: battery longevity and cost, economic viability, and consumer demand, while noting all OEMs must advance battery technology and electrical infrastructure.
Questions this channel answers
What is holding back autonomous vehicle adoption?
Safety concerns, cost economics, and consumer trust in AI systems. Deployment is expected to begin with robo taxis and driverless buses in cities before expanding to less populated areas.
Connected World: Toward a Sustainable Future for Mobilit… →What are the main barriers to EV mainstream adoption?
Range anxiety and charging time. While battery density is improving and economics are becoming more favorable, consumers cite range and charge time as the primary obstacles preventing them from switching from internal combustion engine vehicles.
Our Connected World: What is Driving the Acceleration of… →What power challenges do eVTOL aircraft face?
eVTOLs require sufficient battery storage for flight, significant power for takeoff, and fast charging capability for multiple flights per day. Power management is the biggest challenge designers face, requiring new high-capacity, lightweight components.
Challenges and Solutions for Designers Creating eVTOL Pl… →Why is 5G critical for smart cities?
5G reduces device latency to one millisecond, enabling real-time surveillance, IoT sensors, and connected infrastructure at scale. This latency reduction makes smarter technology more accessible and opens market opportunities for outdoor surveillance and Internet of Things applications.
The Importance of 5G for Smart Cities and Smart Surveill… →What is driving commercial drone market growth?
Multiple factors drive growth: advanced development, venture capital funding, and new regulations allowing drone use. The market is projected to grow from 750,000 drones in 2021 to 17 million by 2029.
The Soaring Growth of Commercial Drones →Best place to start
Our Connected World – Innovation in the Tech SpaceIntroduces the channel's core thesis through survey data showing how executives and engineers define innovation differently, setting up all downstream discussions.
Our Connected World: What is Driving the Acceleration of EV Vehicles?Concrete example of how misaligned innovation visions manifest in a real market, naming specific barriers (range anxiety) and facilitators (battery density, economics).Industry context
Autonomous vehicles have driven over 360 million miles on U.S. roads as of 2026, with deployment scaled to 21 million robotaxi rides, signaling infrastructure and safety adoption reaching operational maturity beyond pilot phases.
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