What Is CMMC?
Posted by Doug Symes on February 9, 2021
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification or CMMC is the Cybersecurity requirement for all Department of Defense (DoD) contractors (AKA suppliers). This new requirement will be fully implemented by 2025 and InterConnect is well on its way to being ready for certification this year. I am sure we all agree that cybersecurity is important if not vital • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Blog, CMMC, Cyber Security
Winter Blog Series: Can a Wiring Harness Be Repaired or Overhauled?
Posted by John Ashour on January 26, 2021
We hope you’re having a great week and are staying safe and healthy out there! Today we’re revisiting one of our top blogs from 2017 that asks the ultimate question: can a wiring harness be repaired or overhauled? Let’s find out! A common question asked of InterConnect Wiring is, “Can InterConnect repair or overhaul • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Rewiring, Backshell Disconnect, Backshells, Blog, Braiding, Connectors, Harness Assembly, Overhaul, Repair, Repair and Overhaul, Shrink Tubing, Splices, Technology, Terminals, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses
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
Fly Safe Falcons: InterConnect Awarded Prestigious Zenith Safety Achievement Award
Posted by Candace Evans on December 29, 2020
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, at the end of our daily in-person company-wide meetings, our caring, forward-thinking president, John Ashour, would say, “Fly Safe Falcons!” Mr. Ashour would do this for two reasons: 1) to signify the end of the meeting, and 2) to put a reminder into the minds of all InterConnect Wiring employees • Read More >>
Topics: Awards, Blog, Safety, Zenith Award
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 >>
