08/09/2026
๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐: 2026 ๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ฒ๐
The European connector market continues to evolve, driven by increasing reliability requirements, digital design tools and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Our latest survey of connector specifiers and buyers reveals:
๐น Over 40% expect connectors to operate for more than 10 years
๐น Reliability, performance and operating life remain the top selection criteria
๐น 36.8% use or plan to use online design tools
๐น 16.8% are already using AI for design and optimisation
๐น 50.4% use or plan to use 3D printing for prototyping or production
Read the full report here: ๐https://content.harwin.com/asset/cee05ebb-e112-4b96-8b72-25b94b632a0c/Harwin-research-paper-EU-April-26-indd.pdf