TE Connectivity and Students of Fontys University Eindhoven Complete Study for New Opportunities in 3D Printing

‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH, The Netherlands – June 27, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, together with students of Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Eindhoven, has completed a study into new opportunities around design for 3D printing. The students were given an assignment to show how three different designs for 3D printing an industrial connector can improve ease of assembly, customization, and weight reduction.

The students were given the assignment because TE Connectivity is always looking for ways to innovate its products and manufacturing processes. The Centre of Expertise HTSM (High Tech Systems & Materials) at Fontys University, which facilitates cooperation between companies in the high-tech industry and education, has established a centre of excellence in 3D printing.

Mark Maas, Senior Manager Innovation at TE, says: “The students showed TE Connectivity some very innovative 3D printed solutions for one of our connectors. 3D printing gives TE more opportunities to deliver small quantities cost-effectively to our customers, and the customization possibilities it offers are much greater than they are with traditional production systems.” TE will show the results of the study at the SPS IPC drives tradeshow in Nuremberg in November 2016.

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