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 >>
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. 5 Tips to Keep Your Aerospace Company Protected.
Posted by Clare McGarrey on October 20, 2020
Did you know that October is #NationalSecurityMonth? The National Cyber Security Alliance, or NCSA, continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our nation. This year’s theme, Do Your Part #BeCyberSmart, encourages individuals and organizations to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace. Personal accountability and taking proactive measures to enhance • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Cyber Security
Fall Series: Why Are Wiring Harnesses Sometimes Called “Looms”?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on October 6, 2020
It’s Fall y’all! Even though we’re still social distancing, the excitement of Halloween and Pumpkin Spice is looming in the air. Speaking of looming, why are wiring harnesses sometimes called “looms”? Let’s find out! When the president of InterConnect Wiring, John Ashour, asked me to write this blog, I had no idea what the answer • Read More >>
Top 5 Ways to Find Incredible Interns
Posted by Clare McGarrey on September 22, 2020
InterConnect Wiring hit the jackpot this summer with a surprisingly large number of Falcon interns, especially during a global pandemic! We hired 18 interns for all types of work at our aircraft electrical wiring and cockpit panel manufacturing company. We had the privilege to help “bulk up” high school and college students’ resumes by hiring • Read More >>
Summer Blog Series: What Is Megohm or Megger Testing?
Posted by Marc Piloian on September 8, 2020
We hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Summer is almost gone and thank goodness! This 2020 heat has been brutal. To end our Summer Blog Series, let’s highlight one of our top blogs: What is Megohm or Megger Testing? What comes to mind when contemplating the strength of a wire? A lot of • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Megger Testing, Megohm Testing, Testing
InterConnect Wiring: A TMAC Lean Manufacturing Success Story
Posted by John Ashour on August 25, 2020
InterConnect Wiring is proud to announce that we were featured in TMAC’s Success Story newsletter. The Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) exists to enhance the competitive position of the state’s manufacturing sector. TMAC’s manufacturing professionals work with a wide range of aerospace companies and industrial firms, delivering training, providing technical assistance, and implementing best business • Read More >>
