TE Connectivity Accelerates Smart Manufacturing with Advanced Connector Innovations

TE Connectivity (TE), a global leader in connectivity and sensing solutions, announced a series of strategic advancements during its annual industry technology conference, highlighting new high-performance connector products and expanded capabilities in smart manufacturing and electric mobility. These efforts underscore TE’s commitment to meeting growing demands for speed, reliability, and sustainability in the evolving industrial, automotive, and communications markets.

Smart Manufacturing Drives Connector Technology Upgrades

As Industry 4.0 continues to reshape global manufacturing, CONNECTORS — the core components enabling data transmission and device interconnectivity — are seeing increased demand for higher performance, smaller size, and robust durability. In response, TE Connectivity is focusing its 2025 R&D strategy on high-speed, miniaturized, and ruggedized connector solutions, particularly those used in factory automation, robotics, and the Industrial Internet of Things

“We are seeing a significant shift in customer expectations for smaller, faster, and more reliable connectors,” said Li Wei, Product Director for TE Connectivity Greater China. “Our newly launched M12 Push-Pull connector, for example, enables plug-and-play functionality with IP67-level protection — a game changer for high-performance smart production lines.”