Industry analysis, product updates, and engineering perspectives from our team.
A quality inspector's deep dive into why crimping pins fails more often than it should—and the one thing nobody checks before they start.
A procurement manager's honest story about comparing TE Connectivity connectors against lower-cost alternatives — and why the TCO calculation changed everything.
A quality inspector’s perspective on why choosing TE Connectivity components—from Duraxv Extreme connectors to standard jacks—is a long-term value decision, not just a price tag.
A practical comparison from an engineer who's handled hundreds of urgent component orders. When do you need TE Connectivity, and when can a generic part do the job? Based on real experience with Platinum BP5450, HeartGuide, and more.
A quality manager's honest take on the hidden costs of mismatched connectors and tooling, and why TE Connectivity's integrated approach saves more than just assembly time.
An honest comparison of TE Connectivity and Cisco, from a procurement perspective. We cut through the confusion over email domains, ring terminals, and the 'N93' legacy, helping you choose the right supplier for your specific needs.
A procurement manager explains why TE Connectivity’s time-certainty premium is worth it, sharing real cost data, supplier comparisons, and a hard-learned lesson on hidden fees.
A practical, scenario-based guide for engineers and buyers on using TE Connectivity's online product data content and AMP connectors catalog, tailored for companies of different sizes and budgets.
A procurement engineer's personal story about choosing cheap connectors for a blood pressure monitor, the costly failure that followed, and how switching to TE Connectivity's DuraXV Extreme saved the project—and taught a lasting lesson about quality and brand perception.
An administrative buyer shares practical tips on leveraging TE Connectivity's CAGE code, acquisitions history, and technical resources (like the C300 crimper) to improve supplier validation, reduce risk, and make informed purchasing choices.