Sudden Service is the foundation of Samtec. This core part of our DNA is what has prepared us to react to the chaos that has continued to hit essential industries across the globe. Supply chain issues, material cost increases, and chip shortages are just a few things we struggle with daily alongside many of you. How do we react, how do we keep our customers working in essential industries going? Read along as we explain a bit about how we operate and support you as a long running customer or as … [Read more...]

It is here, it is happening, we are physically setting up DesignCon 2021 Demo's NOW! (if you are reading this between August 10th through 19th 2021) With changes constantly happening with shows and travel we are excited to be participating physically at the show. If you are not traveling to the show this year don't worry we will give you a sneak peek at the 2021 Demos here. You can also check out our full involvement on our DesignCon landing page HERE. Why Demos and What to Expect? … [Read more...]

The Open Compute Project (OCP) is a collaborative community focused on redesigning hardware technology around the IT infrastructure. The goal is to make the data center more efficient, flexible, and scalable. While Samtec does not actively build frames, cooling systems, or piping for the data center floor we want to make sure that our connectors play well within these spaces. OCP Connectors Samtec is keeping an eye on hard connector requirements being discussed in the work groups. We … [Read more...]

In today's blog episode, we would like to introduce our newest White Paper: "System and Component Qualifications for VPX Solutions, Create a novel, low-cost, easy to build, high reliability test platform for VPX modules". Over the past year, Samtec has worked with EIZO Rugged Solutions to develop the best, most cost effective, way to evaluate your new VPX system. What is VPX? VPX defines a module standard common to rugged, mobile applications.  VPX solutions are rugged … [Read more...]

When you think of Martian or Lunar Rovers, the land Down Under may not be at the top of the list. We think of NASA, Blue Origin, or SpaceX. If you dig just a little you will find that Universities around the world compete in annual competitions to showcase rovers they design for simulated space missions. It is one of these Universities that Samtec collaborated with to make sure their rover was well connected. To Infinity and Beyond! I had the privilege of talking with the electronics … [Read more...]

We recently worked with Supplyframe on their "Engineering Smarter with Samtec" video to highlight some ways that Samtec helps the engineering community design their products more efficiently. We understand that a connector may seem like a small piece of the puzzle in a full system. Samtec and Supplyframe want to make sure you have all the support and tools at your disposal to select the right solution for your system. Check out the video and then read on for additional information or links … [Read more...]

Spring is in the air and summer is just around the corner. It is time to get out the Old Farmers Almanac and check on the planting schedule as you plan out your garden.  If you are unfamiliar with a Farmers Almanac, it is a publication containing weather forecasts, planting charts, astronomical data, recipes, and articles for the upcoming year dating back to 1792. Like the Almanac, Samtec's website can provide all the support and tools to equip you in your next years planning for electronic … [Read more...]

Some of my earliest exposure to automotive connectors was while working on my first car. It has been over 25 years since my father and I pulled a beat up old 1968 Mustang to the barn to rebuild.  The engine wasn't special, with the stock inline 6 cylinder motor.  (I am pretty sure that is the reason my dad allowed me to make that my first car.)  His back in the day had a little more “pep in the step” and he would get in plenty of trouble driving the country roads around Southern … [Read more...]