How Tiny Components Keep Big Robots Moving
From The Technology Addicts by Avnet Abacus
December 22, 2025 · 14 min
About this episode
This episode explores the critical role of connectors in robotics and factory automation with experts from Hirose Electric Europe and Avnet Abacus.
In this episode, we’re joined by Fabien Coutant from Hirose Electric Europe and Marco Enge from Avnet Abacus to explore the hidden heroes of robotics and factory automation: connectors. Together, we unpack why these small components have such a massive impact on uptime, reliability, and long-term system performance – and how smart connector choices shape the future of modern robotics. For more information visit our dedicated landingpage.
People in this episode
Host: Avnet Abacus
Guests: Fabien Coutant, Marco Enge
Topics covered
- robotics
- factory automation
- connectors
- uptime
- reliability
- system performance
Keywords
- connectors
- robotics
- factory automation
- uptime
- reliability
- system performance
- smart choices
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hirose Electric Europe, Avnet Abacus
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