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Connector Geek is Dave in real life. After three decades 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. And guitars.
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1 day ago
30 Years a Geek
Today represents 30 years in the connector industry. Find out why I love it so much...
2 days ago
Connecting the Smart Grid
The smart grid is changing how power is generated. Using the IoT to link supply and demand in real-time, the smart grid will be more efficient and reduce our impact on the environment.
4 weeks ago
Connector Geek Introduces... Automotive Connectors
Automotive connectors are designed for reliability and performance in some of the toughest conditions on Earth. Connector Geek looks at some of the reasons why this makes them ideal for industrial applications.
4 weeks ago
World LEGO Day
Thursday 28th January is International LEGO Day. If LEGO has played as large a part in your life as it has mine, this should be a day for celebration!
1 month ago
Connecting the Latest Embedded Vision Systems
Embedded Vision systems are playing an increasing role in today's technologies, from robots to factories. Take a look at how these systems are connected.
1 month ago
Smart Agriculture - Connectors go to the Farm
With the focus on the Smart Factory and Industry 4.0, it is easy to forget that farming is going through a revolution of its own. In this article, we take a look at the challenges of connecting the smart farm.
2 months ago
Let Your Design Imagination Loose!
Take part in the annual Christmas Tree Competition from TraceParts!
2 months ago
Smartphones and the Use of Capacitive Switches
The technology behind the smartphone's touch screen is finding applications elsewhere in industry. This article takes a look at why capacitive sensing is so versatile.
3 months ago
Ordering Cables Off-the-Shelf
Manufacturing small numbers of cable assemblies can be an expensive task, especially when new tooling is required. Molex has a solution.
3 months 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.
4 months 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.
5 months 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.