Thirteen reasons why companies are reshoring manufacturing to the United States of America.
Posted by John Ashour on August 21, 2015
The purpose of this eBook is to provide background regarding why offshoring was so popular twenty years ago and reasons why companies are deciding to bring manufacturing work back to the United States of America (USA). Thirteen reasons why companies are reshoring manufacturing to the United States of America. By: John Ashour InterConnect • Read More >>
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Three Reasons Why Aerospace Companies Do Not Use Social Media
Posted by John Ashour on May 11, 2015
InterConnect Wiring has been in business now for over 22 years. During that time, I remember when we got our first fax machine. That was a big day for us. I also remember when we started using email. We were so happy! When we launched our first website, we were all so proud. A few • Read More >>
Topics: Social Media
Five Advantages of Being a Lockheed Martin F-16 Licensee
Posted by John Ashour on February 25, 2015
InterConnect Wiring has been a Lockheed Martin licensee for F-16 electrical products for over 12 years. This designation is quite an honor for our company. As a licensee for F-16 electrical products InterConnect has supported all of Lockheed Martin’s customers which include over twenty-five nations that fly the F-16. Over the years many people • Read More >>
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What Does It Take to Rewire an F-15 Fighter Aircraft?
Posted by John Ashour on November 3, 2014
Rewiring an aircraft is a very challenging task. Rewiring a fighter jet is even more challenging than other military aircraft because of the limited space and the fact that almost all of the equipment (i.e. Line Replaceable Units or LRUs) need to be removed to get to the wiring harness bundles. The purpose of this • Read More >>
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Why Is It Impossible to Order a Spare C-130 Wiring Harness?
Posted by John Ashour on October 6, 2014
Lockheed Martin is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and design authority for the C-130. C-130s were originally designed in the 1950’s and are still being produced today. Thus far, Lockheed has made over 2,400 C-130s and over 60 countries fly them. It is an extremely durable aircraft that is loved throughout the world. Each C-130 • Read More >>
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When Should You Replace F-16 Multiplex (Mux) Panels???
Posted by John Ashour on August 13, 2014
The F-16 contains many multiplex or mux panels. Mux panels contain multiplex transformers that are either enclosed in a sheet metal box or are mounted to a sheet metal plate. The mux transformers transmit digital avionic signals for the navigation, flight control, and weapons systems. Similar to any aircraft part, there comes a time when • Read More >>
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Three Common Mistakes Making F-16 Wired Panel Assemblies
Posted by John Ashour on June 26, 2014
Lockheed Martin is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and design authority for the F-16. Like any OEM, Lockheed established processes and controls to assure that new production parts as well as spare parts are made according to its engineering design guidelines and specifications. One of the most difficult items to control is special processes. A • Read More >>
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Five Reasons Wiring Harnesses Need to Be Expedited
Posted by John Ashour on April 7, 2014
Are you a Purchaser or Procurement Agent for an aerospace manufacturing company? Are you often asked to expedite orders for electrical wiring harnesses? If you are, please read on. With over 20 years in the aircraft industry, InterConnect Wiring is no longer surprised how many times our customers ask us to expedite their orders. This • Read More >>
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