Member Spotlight

June 23, 2025

Harwin designs and manufactures high-reliability connectors engineered for compact, rugged, and high-performance environments. Their interconnect solutions are trusted across aerospace, defense, and the rapidly advancing world of autonomous systems. 

Value of Harwin’s AUVSI Membership  

Ben Green, Head of Communications at Harwin, says AUVSI membership strengthens the company’s commitment to the uncrewed systems market.   

“Harwin makes high-reliability connectors that save space and weight and withstand extreme levels of shock, vibration, and temperature. With a long history of serving the aviation, defense, and uncrewed markets, our HRi range is ideally suited to the demands of autonomous vehicles.” 

Exciting Industry Developments 

Green is enthusiastic about the growing intelligence and integration of unmanned systems. 

“The most exciting development in uncrewed systems is the rise of autonomous, AI-enabled platforms that collaborate in real time. As these systems become more capable, the demand for ultra-reliable, size-, weight-, and power-optimized components grows. At Harwin, we support this evolution with high-performance interconnects built for the future of unmanned mobility.”   

Industry Challenges 

According to Green, designers face mounting pressure to pack more performance into smaller, lighter systems. 

“One of the top challenges in uncrewed systems is ensuring reliable performance in increasingly compact, power-constrained environments. As autonomy and payload demands grow, so does the need for rugged, high-density electronic components. At Harwin, we address this with ultra-reliable interconnects that deliver maximum performance in minimal space—critical for next-gen UAVs, UGVs, and robotics platforms.” 

Harwin’s Role in the Industry’s Future 

Green says Harwin enables innovation by solving a key design constraint: connectivity under pressure.  

“Harwin plays a vital role in advancing the unmanned systems industry by enabling the miniaturization and resilience of next-gen platforms. Our high-reliability interconnect solutions—engineered for extreme conditions and compact spaces—empower designers to push the boundaries of performance, autonomy, and mobility. By delivering trusted connectivity at the heart of critical systems, we help shape the future of UAVs, UGVs, and robotics worldwide.” 

Support for High Safety Standards 

Safety and quality are central to Harwin’s design and manufacturing process. 

“Our interconnects undergo extensive testing for vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and EMI to meet the strictest aerospace and defense standards. We work closely with customers to ensure compliance with industry certifications and maintain full traceability throughout production—ensuring reliability and safety from concept to deployment.” 

Building Public Trust 

Green says Harwin supports trust in autonomy through workforce development and community engagement.  

“Harwin has an award-winning apprentice program and participates in local community projects supporting young people as they develop their careers in engineering.” 

For more information, visit: https://www.harwin.com