The thrill of powerful engines is fading. In its stead are personalization and the ability to integrate consumers’ digital lives into the mobility experience; autonomous and automated features for greater safety and comfort; constant connectivity to everybody and everything; vehicle electrification; considerations for sustainability; and overall impacts to our planet. During this 60-minute webinar, attendees will learn about the automotive market trends shaping the evolution of vehicle technologies and the impacts for electrical/electronic (E/E) and next-gen vehicle architectures. The session will provide an in-depth look at how the design drivers for data connectors are changing, with connectivity becoming a key enabler of new architectural concepts and will unpack how speed and reliability have transitioned from desirable extras to indispensable features in today's automotive market.
An audience Q&A will follow the technical presentation.
Speakers:
Bernard Vetten, Sr. Principal – Field Application Engineer, TE Connectivity
Bernard Vetten serves as Senior Principal Field Application Engineer for the automotive division of TE Connectivity, where he has worked for 18 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Avans University of Applied Sciences.
Konstantin Scheid, Product Manager, TE Connectivity
Konstantin Scheid serves as a Product Manager for TE Connectivity’s automotive division. He holds a master’s degree in industrial engineering from the Technische Universität Darmstadt.
Nick Defensor, Product Manager – Automotive, TE Connectivity
As a Product Manager in the automotive business unit of TE Connectivity, Nick Defensor directs the Mate-AX and Net-AX+ families. In addition to managing TE's flagship data connectivity product lines, he also spearheads the company's collaborative partnerships with leading automotive semiconductor providers across North America. Nick holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of California San Diego and an MBA from San Diego State University.
Moderator:
Amanda Hosey, Editor, SAE Media Group
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