Manufacturing high-end electronics is difficult. Making a one-time sample for a demonstration or prototype can be challenging, but the real challenge is finding out how to make it consistently and in a profitable manner. That's what Aaron Tucker, Samtec's Director of Engineering - New Ventures (R&D), said during a recent presentation about the challenges of producing high-density, microminiature connectors. Most of his discussion focused on reducing manufacturing variability. I later … [Read more...]
Bishop and Associates: The Impact of China and COVID-19
I get dizzy when I think about the changes that took place in the connector industry in the last decade or so. New technologies, industries, processes, markets, products, and systems, from AI, to EV, to 5G, to robotics, to the cloud, to globalization, to exploding data rates, and to infinity and beyond. Two major changes in the world of connectors were the explosion of manufacturing in China, and more recently, COVID-19's impact on the industry. Who better than our friend Ron Bishop, of … [Read more...]
Advantages of Being a Samtec Co-Op
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...]
Bishop European Customer Survey: Samtec #1 Again, 12th Time
Samtec has once again won the Bishop and Associates “European Customer Survey of the Electronic Connector Industry.” This is the 12th time that Samtec is ranked #1 in Europe. The last Bishop European Customer Service Survey was completed just before Covid-19. To win this survey again, in such a convoluted supply chain environment during the Covid chaos, and in such a convincing manner, is a testimony to Samtec associates worldwide who make Samtec Sudden Service® a reality. By the way, we … [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...]
Back to School 2022
Summer is winding down and many students are headed back to school. Is your social media feed blowing up with all the back-to-school pictures? This time of year may be a bit emotional for some and may cause your eyes to tear up a bit. Here are a few reasons I have seen; Sending off your own kids for the first time.Your kids have outgrown those back-to-school pictures, or are headed away for college. When looking at some of the outfits you see kids wearing to school these days.Your home … [Read more...]