Solving the Interconnect Challenge in Modern Robotics: How 3M Is Engineering for Motion, Density, and Uptime

3M built out a robotics interconnect portfolio featuring cables rated up to 100 million flex cycles and compact board connectors. The designs use insulation displacement contacts to decrease wiring time by up to 80 percent compared to crimping. Robotics engineers gain tested fatigue metrics and half-pitch components to manage tight spaces and continuous motion.

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