Samtec's customer base continues to expand and diversify. New technology enables emerging industries and groundbreaking applications. Customer requirements rapidly change based on the specific needs of certain applications. Mil/aero designers are interested in long-life, rugged solutions while data center architects demand bleeding edge performance. In an effort to meet these varying needs, Samtec proudly announces the launch of a new Applications microsite. This new tool offers a … [Read more...]
High-Performance Interconnect for Robotics Applications
Robotics are everywhere, or so it seems. Robot combat, STEM outreach, robotic arms and advanced surgical devices are but a few applications that touch our everyday life. As a student, I was the President of the Santa Barbara City College Robotics Club and a FIRST Robotics competitor. These early experiences and opportunities have turned robotics into a personal passion As the world develops technologically, robots are used in more and more everyday applications. As an example, autonomous … [Read more...]
Connectors Driving Industrial Sensors
In almost any electrical application, you will find hundreds, if not thousands of sensors. Whether they are photoelectric, magnetic, infrared, or retroreflective, all sensors play a crucial part in any automated system. Some applications include tracking, monitoring, communicating, and measuring, all of these taking place simultaneously at rapid rates. As a result, everything from a manufacturing plant to a laboratory becomes much more accurate and efficient. It's easy to see that without … [Read more...]