The Evolution Industrial automation has transformed the way the world makes, moves and connects.  Machines became faster. Systems became smarter. Technologies became smaller, more connected and more capable. And behind every step forward, connectivity evolved to make it possible. As machines accelerated, connectivity had to keep pace. As factories became smarter, more data had to move seamlessly. As systems became increasingly distributed and intelligent, connectivity had to become more reliable, compact and flexible. Explore the evolution from past to present and discover how changing industrial demands have shaped the technologies we rely on today. Automation evolved. TE evolved with it. But evolution doesn't stop here. Tomorrow's industrial world brings a new set of challenges — driven by AI, data, electrification and increasingly intelligent systems.

The next step is not simply more automation. It's innovation. Continue the journey and discover what's next.

Industry is entering its next transformation. AI is moving to the industrial edge. Data volumes are accelerating. Electrification is reshaping equipment and infrastructure. More functionality must fit into smaller spaces. And systems need to become more modular, scalable, reliable and sustainable. These shifts are changing what industry needs from connectivity. Turning challenges into possibilities.

• How can we enable AI and analytics at the industrial edge?
• How can we move more data, faster and more reliably?
• How can we accelerate electrification while improving energy efficiency?
• How can we deliver more functionality in less space?
• How can we build architectures that are modular, scalable and easier to deploy?

These are the challenges shaping the future of industry — and the challenges driving innovation at TE. Innovation starts with the challenge Our latest innovations and NPI launches are not simply new products. They are responses to the real challenges our customers face. By combining deep application expertise with advances in connectivity, TE helps turn major industry trends into practical, scalable solutions for the next generation of industrial technology. Power. Signal. Data. Intelligence. The future won't be enabled by one technology alone. Innovation happens when power, signal, data and intelligence work together — connecting machines, systems and people to create a smarter, more efficient and more sustainable industrial world. From evolution to innovation. From what's possible today to what's next.

The future of industry will not be shaped by technology alone. It will be shaped by the ideas we share, the challenges we solve and the possibilities we create together. At SPS 2026, we will take you from automation to innovation — and make time to talk about what comes next for your business.

Bring your challenges. Bring your ideas. We’ll bring our technology, expertise and people.

Let’s connect, explore what’s possible and shape the future together. From Automation to Innovation. Shaping the Future Together.