Manufacturing Magazine November 2019 | Page 159

Roberto Lu , Vice President – Technology : Automation Manufacturing , Global Operations
where we ’ ll be in the long term .”
You can buy TE products across the counter or even online through distributors or the company ’ s website . However , most of TE ’ s business comes from engagement with OEMs with whom the company works closely to develop solutions for next-generation products , right from the concept stage to solve connectivity issues before the product is made . Team members from TE Connectivity work full time at the engineering and production facilities of nearly all of the world ’ s global auto and aircraft makers . There ’ s also a high percentage of TE content within the critical control functions that maintain the
EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Roberto Lu , Vice President – Technology : Automation Manufacturing , Global Operations

TE Connectivity ( NYSE : TEL ) is a $ 14bn global industrial technology leader . TE connectivity and sensor solutions are essential in today ’ s increasingly connected world . TE collaborates with engineers to transform their concepts into creations – redefining what ’ s possible using intelligent , efficient and high performing TE products and solutions proven in harsh environments . He works closely with the company ’ s manufacturing and operation leaders to advance TE ’ s overall manufacturing capabilities in automation , artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies . He charters TE ’ s global manufacturing technology strategies and roadmaps , which guide the company ’ s manufacturing technologies , initiatives , and the overall development of new manufacturing processes . Manufacturing technologies from his team reach more than 102 TE factories in EMEA , the Americas and Asia .
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