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Connector Geek is Dave in real life. With 29 years in the industry, Dave still likes talking about connectors almost as much as being a Dad to his two kids. He still loves Lego too...
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13 hours ago
Choosing Waterproof Connectors
Choosing waterproof connectors for harsh environments can be tricky, and the key is not to spend more than you need. In this article we look at some of the options you have if expensive professional connectors are beyond of your budget.
6 days ago
Resistors - What Are They Good For?
When was the last time you thought about resistors? In this article, we look at just a few different ways that resistors can be used in electronics.
1 month ago
The Smartphone and the Smart Factory
The smart factory is expanding and will soon use some interesting technology. Take a look at how the smartphone can influence how the smart factory works.
1 month ago
Designing Connectors for the Smart Factory
We've heard lots about the smart factory recently. If you were designing a brand new connector for the smart factory, how would you do it?
2 months ago
The Solution for the Factory of the Future
The Single Pair Ethernet standard has given birth to a new connector. But what role will it play, and what applications will it find?
2 months ago
SMT Power on the Board
Surface Mount Technology has been at the centre of electronics for years, but there are times that SMT might not be the right choice. This article takes a look at some THR solutions.
3 months ago
Why the Smart Factory?
The fully integrated smart factory is the ultimate development of Industry 4.0. But how do you create one, and why would you want it?
3 months ago
Connectors in Spaaaaaaace...
Designing connectors for spaceflight applications is tricky. This article takes a look at some of the impacts of the wrong material choice on multi-billion dollar programs.
3 months ago
10 Years of Innovation
What innovations has DesignSpark witnessed in the last decade?
4 months ago
Why Products Fail
Sometimes, products fail. Companies can join together in consortia to lessen the chances of this happening, but how does that work?
4 months ago
A Year With No Flights
This will be the first year I haven't flown anywhere for some time. How will this change my behaviour in the future?
5 months ago
The History of Space Travel… From Space
This period of lockdown has allowed me to explore, literally. Using one of the many mapping websites, it is easy to explore the history of space exploration! Let's take a look at what can be seen.