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.
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Episodes
The Growing Role of Cobots in Factory Automation with Alex Megej
In this episode, Alex Megej, Chief Technology Officer for the Industrial Business Unit at TE Connectivity, speaks with Tyler Kern about cobots, how they differ from traditional industrial manufacturing robots and how they are advancing today’s factory automation. Cobots are more compact than large-size manufacturing robots. “Think of them as a mechanical arm that…
Connected World: Partnering with OEMs on EV Innovation
“Regardless of the OEM model, they all need to advance battery technology and ensure the electrical infrastructure is there.” The ecosystem of electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly changing. With so many factors that impact the market, OEMs are evolving their models to meet consumer demand and infrastructure needs. Discussing the current state, Steven Merkt, President, Transportation…
Our Connected World: Advanced Fiber Optic Applications in Aviation Aircraft
Aircraft are becoming more advanced in their use of technology. Still, it’s difficult to know how they’re advancing when much of the technology is internal to aircraft. Mark Benton, Rugged Fiber Optics Engineering Manager and Product Manager at TE Connectivity, joined Our Connected World host Tyler Kern to discuss one aspect of advancing air technology—rugged fiber…
Our Connected World: What is Driving the Acceleration of EV Vehicles?
The trend for seeing electric vehicles (EV) on the road has been on the rise. Sameer Pagnis, President of Global Automotive at TE Connectivity, joined Host Tyler Kern to discuss facilitators and roadblocks in the EV field. A convergence of factors are responsible for increasing EV prevalence. The technology is integrating rapidly, battery-pack density is…
Challenges and Solutions for Designers Creating eVTOL Platforms
Taylor Fitzpatrick, Product Manager of Power Connectors at TE Connectivity, spoke on the challenges designers face when creating eVTOL platforms and the solutions they can use to help solve them. Without the proper battery management strategy, eVTOL aircraft cannot glide or auto-rotate. Fitzpatrick said that, along with needing sufficient battery storage for an eVTOL flight,…
The Soaring Growth of Commercial Drones
750,000 to 17 million – that’s quite the differential. These two numbers reflect where the commercial drone market is today, and where it’s projected to be by 2029. Why are commercial drones rising so quickly in popularity? That’s what ConnecTEd World’s Tyler Kern wanted to know. Luckily for Kern, Catharina Atalaia Santos, a Field Application…
How to Overcome the Power Cabling Challenges in eVTOL Vehicles
Flying cars, something once thought of as pure science fiction, are nearly ready for takeoff. However, eVTOL vehicles, or electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, still have some barriers to overcome before they take to the skies at scale. Bruce Conway, Principal Scientist for AD&M Wire Development at TE Connectivity, spoke on power distribution needs…
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Gets Smarter, Lighter, and More Powerful
Powering Urban Air Mobility (UAM) has challenges and solutions. Continuing the series on this vertical on Future of Air Transportation, host Tyler Kern sat down with Marcus Priest, Senior Principal Engineer at TE Connectivity. As UAM becomes more complex and mainstream, the configuration and needs around power are evolving. That requires new components that drive higher…
The Future of Air Transportation: UAM, AAM, and eVTOL
Martin Cullen discusses the exciting new world of urban air mobility with technology advancements in electric-powered, vertical-takeoff and landing vehicles.
Outdoor Surveillance in a Post-COVID World
As smart technology advances by leaps and bounds, the benefits that outdoor surveillance can provide cities are virtually limitless. In fact, places like Singapore and Tokyo have already begun using outdoor surveillance technology to great effect. To get a better understanding of the state of the industry today, Tyler Kern invited Felisa Chuang, Product…
Connected World: The Latest Trends in the Test & Measurement Industry
Electronics’ increasing role in today’s society requires the assurance of reliability and functionality of such devices through test & measurement (T&M). Connected World tapped Ryan Chen, Global Product Manager, Board to Board, for TE Connectivity for updates and insights on the latest trends in the T&M industry. “Before electronics reach end-users, they must be…
What’s on the Horizon For Wi-Fi?
It’s difficult to think of a technology more utilized than Wi-Fi, especially in a year that’s brought a sweeping transition to work-from-home and put a microscope on everyone’s home networks. Plenty of families have been sent scrambling, trying to figure out how to have enough bandwidth for mom taking a Zoom meeting, children doing…
Wireless IoT Challenges in the Super-Connected World
One area that is growing in importance for wireless IoT is the quality of service. Christian Koehler, Manager of Product Management for RF Solutions at TE Connectivity, spoke about the various challenges facing wireless IoT in this super-connected world. Costs, scalability, security and ecosystem are all areas of concern for wireless IoT providers, Koehler…
AI 101: How Artificial Intelligence Is Driving Innovation
Everyone knows the term artificial intelligence, or AI,, and some may understand the impact it has on their lives to varying degrees. But what exactly is AI, and what role is it playing today and into the future? At TE Connectivity, Chris Blackburn, Technologist on the System Architecture Team, helped break down artificial intelligence…
Connected World: RF Technology Will Only Continue to Connect Our World
Even if you don’t know it, radio frequency technology is part of your life. Whether it’s mobile phones, WiFi routers, remote controls, laptops or other devices, nearly all of them use this type of antenna technology. That isn’t going to be changing any time soon, according to Amos Cheah, Senior Manager, R&D and Product…
ConnecTEd World: Wireless Solutions for IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) market is booming, reshaping our everyday lives with interconnected devices. As we embrace this digital revolution, one crucial aspect to consider is the role of wireless solutions. From smart homes to wildlife conservation, these solutions are central to the effective functioning of IoT devices. However, the shift towards 5G technology,…
Living Live: Diving Into Remote Connectivity
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become the world’s temporary new normal for doing business – and live productions aren’t excluded from that requirement. With productions needing to go on as scheduled, but often having to be operated over great distance and through remote collaboration only, remote connectivity and workflows…
