Dan Hughes | May 19, 2026

Switchcraft DC Power, Audio & Data Connectors

Switchcraft manufactures a broad range of DC power, audio, video and data connectors for commercial and industrial electronics.

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Dan Hughes | March 24, 2026

Power & Signal Connectors For High-Vibration Environments

Vibration and shock are the silent killers of connectivity. Under sustained conditions, even minor oscillations can compromise your power and signal connectors. The impact of a loose coupling can...

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Dan Hughes | March 16, 2026

Celebrating the Retirement of Charles D. Bertini

ElectroShield proudly announces the retirement of Charles D. Bertini, whose leadershipand steady influence have helped shape an important chapter in our company’s history.Chuck joined ElectroShield...

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Dan Hughes | April 14, 2025

Tariff Fatigue? We Can Help.

On, off, paused, reciprocal, universal…all the tariff changes and uncertainty are exhausting all of us. I’m sure you are aware of the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs and all the rest of the tariff...

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Dan Hughes | October 22, 2024

How to select the correct waterproof electrical connector

Many electrical connectors are designed to resist water ingress from rain, spray and humidity. But there are underwater applications that require waterproof electrical connectors or watertight...

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Dan Hughes | September 10, 2024

How Do I Decide Between Crimping Vs. Soldering Contacts?

We all know that contacts are critical components of electronic connectors. They enable reliable power, signal and data transmission. The two predominant methods for attaching contacts to wires...

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Dan Hughes | May 21, 2024

Is it time to find weatherproof electrical connectors?

Oceans may be the harshest naturally occurring environments on the planet. Constant, unrelenting exposure to temperature extremes, salt air and spray, moisture and the pounding of turbulent seas are...

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Dan Hughes | February 6, 2024

Supply Chain Disruptions. Again?

Just as the electronic component industry was settling down from supply chain volatility, once again, global conflicts are causing concern. Longer shipping routes in certain regions are causing...

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Dan Hughes | July 5, 2023

The Future of Industrial Automation Equipment: Trends and Design Considerations

There has never been a better time to be a designer or manufacturer of industrial automation equipment. This market is at the convergence of many emerging technologies — from sensors and the...

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Dan Hughes | July 5, 2023

The Future of Agricultural Robots and Electronic Connectors

Automation is transforming farming operations, with agricultural robots assisting with everything from planting and harvesting to milking cows. Robotic farming technology is a nearly $5 billion...

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