Small Footprint. Serious Performance: Designing Reliable Interconnects for Harsh Environments
Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time - New York
Duration: 60 minutes
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When space is limited and reliability is non-negotiable, connector selection becomes a critical part of system design. This conversation between Powell Electronics and Nicomatic will explore the challenges engineers face when designing compact, high-reliability electronic systems for aerospace, defense, industrial and other harsh-environment applications.
The discussion will introduce the Nicomatic CMM connector family as a highly configurable approach to signal, power and high-frequency interconnection. With a 2 mm pitch, multiple mounting and locking options, board-to-board, board-to-wire and wire-to-wire configurations, and modular contact options, CMM gives engineers flexibility to optimize an interconnect around the application rather than designing the application around the connector.
The conversation can naturally address what engineers should look for when evaluating compact rectangular connectors, creating opportunities to introduce CMM as a good solution.
Russell Keating
Field Application Specialist
Powell
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Ben Koontz
Sales Engineering Manager
Nicomatic
Ben Koontz is an enterprising and resourceful mechanical engineer with over a decade of experience, including 9 years at Nicomatic. He has excelled in various roles throughout his tenure, such as management, customer interface, design, quality, and production. Known for his creativity and problem-solving skills, Koontz consistently identifies opportunities for engineering projects, offering effective solutions and overseeing successful implementation. He has a strong background in design engineering with a focus on manufacturability and has successfully coordinated international teams to meet project requirements while streamlining procedures and documentation
Nic Wojtusik
Strategic Accounts Manager
Nicomatic
Nicholas Wojtusik is an experienced sales and marketing professional who has been with Nicomatic for 8 years. With a strong background in the B2B electronic component manufacturing industry, he excels in outside sales, territory management, and
technical sales. His expertise spans across various tools, including Salesforce CRM, IQMS Manufacturing ERP System, and Adobe Creative Suite. He is also proficient in organizing events and trade shows. Wojtusik holds a BSBA in Marketing from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.