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SheldonCooper

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That is a very clever collaboration between TE and a racing team. You can see clear benefits for both parties and it makes sense for them to use each other's expertise to improve their own products and...

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Update Co-creating the future

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Airbus, Developing Electric Flight

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FH63 Series, FFC/FPC connector is all action!

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