What is Connector Clocking and Why is it Important in Wiring Harness Design?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on June 15, 2021
It’s nice to get back into the public as we are closer to being on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic. Just last Thursday I attended my first on-site conference since the December 2019 AIA Board of Governors with my friend Eric Fanning. At last week’s conference in Grapevine, I was asked, “Are you • Read More >>
InterConnect Wiring Gives Blood!
Posted by Clare McGarrey on March 8, 2021
The Bloodmobile stopped by this month for another blood drive. We love having the opportunity to help our community. One year into the pandemic, people need blood now more than ever. Consider donating blood and help someone in need!
Topics: Blog, Blood Drive, Community
Top 5 Things I’d Like to See in our Aerospace Industry in 2021
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 12, 2021
2020 was a tough year for all of us, but we’re remaining positive and hopeful that things will start to get better in 2021. Here are the top 5 things I’d like to see happen in our aerospace industry in 2021. Number One: The Return of Conferences and Trade Shows. I am so • Read More >>
What Is SAE-AS50881 and How Does It Relate to Wiring Harness Design?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 5, 2021
InterConnect’s birthday is coming up on January 12, which will be our 28th Anniversary! Over the years InterConnect has seen many different companies call-out ‘SAE-AS50881’ as the standard for manufacturing wiring harnesses. When InterConnect’s engineers and planners see this note they get a smile on their faces and chuckle because SAE-AS50881 is not a • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Blog, Defense Aviation, Engineering, Harness Assembly, Specification, Technology, Wiring
Christmas Poem Contest
Posted by Clare McGarrey on December 22, 2020
We had a Christmas Poem Contest at InterConnect Wiring headquarters, and two of our Fantastic Falcons blew us away with their poems! Below are our first and second place winners’ poems: First Place Winner: Twas the night before vaca and out on the floor The assemblers were running to do one harness more. • Read More >>
Topics: Blog
InterConnect Wiring’s Annual Toy Drive (2020 Edition)
Posted by Clare McGarrey on December 22, 2020
InterConnect Wiring’s Annual Toy Drive is back! Wow, it has been a crazy year. With 133.8 million + United States citizens having lost their jobs since the beginning of the pandemic in March (source), it’s no surprise that many families will struggle to give their children gifts this holiday season. Help us give the gift • Read More >>
What is a Relay Panel?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on December 15, 2020
2020 is coming to an end and what a crazy year it’s been. I think it’s safe to say that everyone is ready to say “au revoir!” to 2020 and “hello sunshine!” to 2021. The aerospace industry took an unexpected turn for the worse this year but – it also took giant steps towards a • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Panels, Relay Panel, Science, Technology, Wire, Wiring
What is Power-By-Wire?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on November 17, 2020
The other day I heard someone say the words, “power-by-wire” and my spidey-senses perked up and I felt an insatiable tingle of curiosity inside. Side note #1: No wonder my best friend, Deborah, recently gave me a t-shirt to wear in Zoom pandemic meetings that says, “WARNING: MAY SPONTANEOUSLY TALK ABOUT AIRPLANES”. I took it • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Engineering, F-16, Flight Controls, Fly By Wire, How Built, Lockheed Martin, Power By Wire, Technology, Wire, Wiring
News Release: InterConnect Wiring Receives Gold Boeing Performance Excellence Award
Posted by Clare McGarrey on November 3, 2020
Fort Worth, TX, November 3, 2020 – InterConnect Wiring today announced that it has received the Boeing Gold Performance Excellence Award. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance. InterConnect Wiring maintained a Gold composite performance rating for each month of the 12-month performance period, from October 2018 • Read More >>
Annual Blood Drive at InterConnect Wiring
Posted by Clare McGarrey on October 30, 2020
The Bloodmobile is making a stop at InterConnect Wiring headquarters on Thursday, November 12! This is a great opportunity for members of our community to donate their life force to those in need. With the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc across the globe, blood and plasma donations are more important now than ever. Your donation will • Read More >>
Topics: Community, Company Culture
