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 >>
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 >>
