Samtec’s multi-year co-op program is part of our commitment to education and investment in young talent. The program supports different disciplines. This month’s post focuses on the IT and Signal Integrity Group (SIG) engineering co-op programs, capturing thoughts on the advantages of a co-op program from the full-time employees who lead the programs as well as some of the co-op participants. (For more on how the Samtec co-op program is structured, see Real Job Skills from the Samtec Co-Op … [Read more...]
Samtec Cares Awards $615,000 in Grants To Local Non-Profits
Throughout its history, Samtec has gladly supported charities, events, and causes, and encouraged associates worldwide to be involved in our local communities. In addition, we routinely host donation drives and invite non-profits into our various facilities to learn more about their missions and ways we can help. The crown jewel in our community efforts is the Samtec Cares Grant Program. Samtec Cares was created to positively impact and assist organizations within the communities in … [Read more...]
Samtec Opens New Taiwan Design Center
Samtec recently celebrated the grand opening of our new design and manufacturing center in Taiwan. The Taiwan Design Center will design (obviously), develop, and build leading-edge connector products for multiple industries, including datacom, telecom, artificial intelligence and machine learning, test and measurement, industrial, and medical. The state-of-the-art 70,000-square-foot facility (6,503 square meters) consists of three floors of manufacturing, new product development and … [Read more...]
Samtec Bloggers Enjoy Summer Vacations
The calendar recently flipped into August. In many locations, August is usually the hottest month of the year. It's also a reminder to enjoy last-minute summer plans before the temperatures cool, like swimming or a trip to the beach. Many parents are also planning activities with their children before they go off to school. Our team of Samtec bloggers is no different. We haven't missed a beat with our weekly updates for our dear readers. Yet, we like to enjoy the summer just like everyone … [Read more...]
Real Job Skills from the Samtec Co-Op Program
At any given time, Samtec has approximately 80-90 co-ops working in its different global locations. The mission of Samtec’s co-op program is part of its commitment to education and investment in young talent. Samtec co-ops complete real-world projects, gain valuable on-the-job skills, make meaningful contributions to Samtec initiatives, and expand their network as they move through the multi-year program. Many go on to full-time positions within the company after graduation. Program’s Value … [Read more...]
Best Workplaces 2022 – Samtec Colorado Springs, CO
Samtec’s facility in Colorado Springs, CO, was recently selected for the second year as a Best Workplaces 2022 in the Pikes Peak region. We are honored to be recognized by our employees as one of 102 companies nominated and surveyed based on organizational health, engagement and leadership. Samtec is much more than just another connector company. We put people first – taking care of our associates and our customers is paramount in how we approach our business. The Colorado Springs location … [Read more...]
Renovated Nook Welcomes Visitors To Samtec With State-of-the-Art Technology
Visitors to our New Albany, Indiana-based headquarters are usually impressed with our spacious, open-air, two-story lobby, our 6,000-gallon aquarium, and the newly renovated, state-of-the-art “The Nook.” The Nook is a wall-sized, digital product showroom, with high-definition, breathtaking graphics that tell the Samtec story to our guests. In The Nook, a visitor can learn about our global operations and integration, customers and markets served, Sudden Service®, Silicon-to-Silicon … [Read more...]
Happy Chinese New Year!
(This article was written by Whitney Beckley at Samtec) As many begin to wind down from their holiday celebrations, those in China are just gearing up for the biggest celebration of the year. Chinese New Year, more commonly known as the Spring Festival within China, begins with the second new moon after the winter solstice and ends on the full moon, 15 days later. The holiday is heavily entrenched in culture and tradition and is celebrated by many countries outside of China as well, … [Read more...]
The Best Connector Blogs Of 2022
From the top plays in sports to the top news stories, to the best of new electronic equipment and technologies, I love end-of-the-year lists. But compiling one of these lists can be easier said than done. Samtec published 142 blogs in 2022, and it's challenging to select the best connector blogs with so many good options to choose from. Several of us reviewed all of the options, and here's our list of Samtec's best connector blogs of 2022, based on our subjective definitions of "best." BTW, … [Read more...]
Samtec Celebrates Holidays Around the World
Ah yes, the most wonderful time of the year is here! Traditionally many Americans anticipate the Christmas season and all the joy that it brings, including observing spiritual traditions, seeing our family and friends, eating tasty foods, giving and receiving gifts, and, perhaps, attending one too many holiday parties! Christmas is a big deal in the United States, but how do people celebrate the December holidays around the world? Since Samtec is a global company with 40+ facilities, I … [Read more...]