How much time did you spend thinking about sensors today?

Unless they’re somehow a part of your career, the answer’s probably, “None”.

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But during the 2019 Sensors Expo and Conference, we had the opportunity to meet Jen Gilburg and Pete Smith, of TE Connectivity.

TE Connectivity is a long-established sensor manufacturer.  However, very few people are familiar with the company.  Applications for which they create sensors include: smart cities, health technology and partnerships with entrepreneurs and inventors.

Jen is TE’s  Senior Director of Strategy, Sensor Solutions, while Pete is Senior Manager of Product Knowledge, Sensor Solutions.

We had the opportunity to record onsite during the conference–so we discussed the ways sensors are an integral part of twenty-first century daily life.   Applications are everywhere, including arts areas such as summertime special events!

Jen and Pete talked about their backgrounds and some of the ways sensors are used.  They also offered some sensor-related resources for educators and creators in general.

On this edition of Over Coffee®, you’ll hear:

• How Pete and Jen’s career paths led them to TE Connectivity;

• How we experience sensors in our average days (without even realizing it!);

• Current TE sensor applications in use in Third World countries, and globally;

• What’s coming in the future;

• How privacy considerations come into play;

• One solution to avoiding a malware attack (a low-tech one!)

• Favorite resources Jen and Pete recommend for makers and educators;

• Some of the “problem-solving” use cases for sensors in STEAM applications.

Sensors Expo and Conference will celebrate 35 years in 2020!  They’ve already posted their next conference dates: June 9-11, 2020 at San Jose’s McEnery Convention Center.  Here’s the link for more information.