Company patents

TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH

TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH, while heavily focused on Electrical Connectors (62.0% of its portfolio), shows a surprising and strong emerging focus on Electric Vehicle Propulsion, which grew by +46.2% YoY in 2025, indicating a strategic shift towards automotive electrification. Conversely, the significant decline in patenting activity for categories like Manipulators & Robotics (YoY -80.0% so far in 2026) and Optical Elements & Systems (YoY -66.7% so far in 2026) suggests a shifting priority away from these areas after rapid growth in 2024.

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Yearly patent publications since 2023

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Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

957 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 43 themes

Connector Locking Mechanisms is up +34.8% YoY. Worth a look.
Cable Termination & Management

Systems and methods for preparing, organizing, and electrically connecting individual conductors or cable bundles to connector terminals, ensuring reliable contact and strain relief.

Electrical ConnectorsCables & ConductorsPower Cable Installation
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453since 2023
+16.5%YoY
Power & Hybrid Connector Design

Connectors specifically designed for high current or voltage applications, often incorporating features for power delivery, thermal management, or combining power and signal lines.

Electrical Connectors
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348since 2023
+8.4%YoY
Robust Electrical Contact Systems

Design of contact elements and their interaction to ensure stable, low-resistance electrical connection under various mechanical and environmental conditions, including spring forces and material choices.

Electrical Connectors
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284since 2023
+11.8%YoY
Cable Harness & Armor Design

Structural design and manufacturing techniques for bundling multiple wires into harnesses, including protective layers like braiding and interlocking armor, and methods for assembly and termination.

Cables & Conductors
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189since 2023
+10.2%YoY
Connector Locking Mechanisms

Mechanical features or components integrated into connector housings or mating interfaces to ensure secure engagement and prevent accidental disengagement.

Electrical Connectors
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174since 2023
+34.8%YoY
Advanced Electronic Packaging

Methods and structures for integrating and enclosing electronic components into compact, multi-functional modules, often involving embedded components, multi-layer substrates, and electromagnetic shielding for performance and miniaturization.

Printed Circuits & Electronic Assemblies
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57since 2023
-44.4%YoY
Electronic Component Bonding

Specialized welding or bonding techniques and apparatuses tailored for joining small-scale electronic components, integrated circuits, or semiconductor wafers, emphasizing precision, miniaturization, and electrical connectivity.

Welding & Soldering
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49since 2023
+11.8%YoY
High-Speed Signal Integrity

Design techniques and components within connectors to minimize signal degradation, crosstalk, and impedance mismatches for high-frequency data transmission.

Electrical Connectors
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49since 2023
-13.3%YoY
EV Charging Systems & Control

Technologies for efficiently delivering power to electric vehicles, encompassing fast charging, wireless charging, and smart grid integration, alongside vehicle-side control and management of the charging process.

Electric Vehicle PropulsionPower Distribution & Storage
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43since 2023
+62.5%YoY
Busbar Systems for Power Distribution

Conductive bars or plates used for efficient power distribution within electrical apparatus, often featuring specific designs for connection, thermal management, or modularity to reduce material costs and increase rigidity.

Power Cable Installation
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37since 2023
+9.1%YoY
Advanced Cable Insulation & Sheathing

Development of polymer compositions and material structures for electrical insulation and protective sheathing of cables, focusing on properties like flame retardancy, flexibility, and semiconductivity.

Cables & Conductors
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19since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Automated Visual Inspection

Systems that employ imaging and image processing to automatically detect defects, verify states, or ensure quality control in manufactured goods, printed materials, or industrial processes.

Material & Chemical Analysis
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19since 2023
-60.0%YoY
Switch Actuation Mechanisms

Mechanical, electromagnetic, or hydraulic systems used to physically operate the contacts of a switch or circuit breaker, focusing on the linkages, motors, coils, or fluid dynamics involved.

Switches
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18since 2023
-20.0%YoY
Capacitive Force/Pressure Sensors

Measures force or pressure by detecting changes in electrical capacitance. This typically involves the deformation of a dielectric material or the relative movement of conductive plates, altering the distance or area between them.

Force / Pressure Measurement
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16since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Differential & Dynamic Pressure Sensingfiltered

Systems and sensors designed to measure the pressure difference between two distinct points or to capture rapid, transient pressure fluctuations in fluid or gas systems, often using diaphragms or pistons.

Force / Pressure Measurement
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15since 2023
+33.3%YoY
Welding & Soldering Tool Design

Design and features of welding and soldering tools, fixtures, and accessories that enhance user safety, ergonomics, operational efficiency, and precise workpiece manipulation, including protective equipment and clamping mechanisms.

Welding & Soldering
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14since 2023
+166.7%YoY
Wireless Power Transfer Systems

Systems and methods for transferring electrical energy without physical contact, often utilizing inductive or resonant coupling, including antenna design, resonance tracking, and control mechanisms for efficient power delivery.

Power Distribution & Storage
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14since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Device Enclosure & Material Engineering

Methods and materials used to construct robust and protective enclosures for electronic devices, focusing on structural integrity, impact resistance, thermal dissipation, and specialized material properties for enhanced durability.

Printed Circuits & Electronic Assemblies
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14since 2023
+25.0%YoY
Welding Process Control

Systems and methods for precisely controlling welding parameters such as power, speed, oscillation, and material feed to optimize weld quality, consistency, and efficiency, often involving automated or semi-automated processes.

Welding & Soldering
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13since 2023
+133.3%YoY
Cable Stripping & Cutting Tools

Handheld or motorized tools designed for efficiently removing insulation (stripping) or severing (cutting) electrical wires and cables during installation or maintenance processes.

Power Cable Installation
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13since 2023
+400.0%YoY
Battery Pack Mechanical Design

Focuses on the structural integrity, housing, mounting, and physical integration of battery cells into robust and protected packs within electric vehicles, including manufacturing considerations.

Electric Vehicle Propulsion
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12since 2023
+25.0%YoY
Cable Deployment & Pulling Equipment

Tools and machinery specifically designed to facilitate the installation of cables by pulling, pushing, or laying them over distances or through conduits, often employing mechanical advantage or specialized vehicles.

Power Cable Installation
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12since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Battery Management Systems

Software, algorithms, and associated hardware for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing battery performance, safety, and lifespan, including charge/discharge cycles, thermal regulation, and system integration.

Power Distribution & Storage
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12since 2023
0.0%YoY
Arc Extinction Techniques

Methods and structures employed within switches and circuit breakers to safely and efficiently quench electrical arcs generated during contact separation, preventing damage and ensuring reliable interruption.

Switches
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11since 2023
0.0%YoY
Advanced Circuit Protection

Devices and systems designed to protect electrical circuits from overcurrents, short circuits, and other faults, often involving rapid response, high voltage/current handling, and sophisticated interruption mechanisms.

Switches
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10since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Specialized Conductor Formulations

Development of new conductive materials, including powders, composites, and alloys, designed for specific electrical performance, manufacturing processes, or applications beyond basic copper wires.

Cables & Conductors
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10since 2023
-75.0%YoY
Tactile & Contact Force Sensing

Sensors and systems designed to detect and quantify localized contact forces, pressure distribution, or touch interactions, often employed in robotics, human-machine interfaces, or object manipulation applications.

Force / Pressure Measurement
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9since 2023
+66.7%YoY
Flexible and Printed Circuitry

Manufacturing processes and material compositions for creating electronic circuits on flexible or conformable substrates, enabling novel form factors, enhanced durability, and new applications beyond rigid PCBs.

Printed Circuits & Electronic Assemblies
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8since 2023
new
Optical Fiber Sensing Systems

Systems and methods that utilize optical fibers as sensing elements or for transmitting sensing signals, often for distributed monitoring of environmental conditions, phase changes, or integrating sensing with communication.

Optical Elements & Systems
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8since 2023
0.0%YoY
Integrated Smart Switches

Switches designed for specific applications within larger systems (e.g., automotive, IoT, industrial control), often incorporating sensors, control logic, wireless communication, or specialized mechanical interfaces.

Switches
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6since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Specialized End-Effectors & Mechanisms

Design and control of advanced robotic grippers, tools, and mechanical linkages for specific manipulation tasks or operating in challenging environments.

Manipulators & Robotics
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6since 2023
0.0%YoY
Robot Health Monitoring & Safety

Methods and systems for monitoring the operational status, detecting anomalies, ensuring safe interaction, and preventing damage or injury in robotic systems.

Manipulators & Robotics
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6since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Autonomous Path Planning

Algorithms and systems for generating, optimizing, and executing trajectories for autonomous vehicles or robots to move through an environment, often involving obstacle avoidance, route validation, and goal reaching.

Manipulators & Robotics
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5since 2023
+300.0%YoY
EV Thermal Management Systems

Systems designed to manage the temperature of multiple components in electric or hybrid vehicles, such as batteries, electric motors, power electronics, and the passenger cabin, often using shared or interconnected cooling/heating circuits.

Electric Vehicle Propulsion
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5since 2023
new
Photonic Integration & Interconnects

The design and manufacturing of integrated circuits that combine optical and electronic components, particularly for high-speed data communication between processors and memory.

Optical Elements & Systems
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5since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Weld Quality Monitoring & NDT

Systems and methods for assessing the quality and characteristics of welds or solder joints, often involving non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques, image processing, or real-time feedback for process control and defect detection.

Welding & Soldering
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4since 2023
new
Power Electronics Integration

Design and assembly of power conversion, distribution, and protection modules, focusing on compact form factors, efficient electrical connections, and robust protective measures for electronic systems, often in high-power applications.

Printed Circuits & Electronic Assemblies
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3since 2023
0.0%YoY
Torque and Tension Measurement Systems

Devices and methodologies for precisely measuring rotational force (torque) or linear pulling force (tension) within mechanical systems, frequently incorporating compensation for environmental variables like temperature.

Force / Pressure Measurement
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3since 2023
new
Resistive & Piezoresistive Strain Gauges

Sensors that quantify strain or deformation by measuring the change in electrical resistance of a material, such as a semiconductor film or conductive layers, as it undergoes mechanical stress.

Force / Pressure Measurement
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2since 2023
0.0%YoY
Laser Material Processing

Techniques and systems utilizing laser beams for precise material modification, including cutting, cladding, ablation, and surface treatment, often for joining, shaping, or removing material.

Welding & Soldering
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1since 2023
new
Embedded Sensors for Structural Monitoring

The integration of force, strain, or temperature sensors directly into large-scale structures or components (e.g., concrete, pavement, pipelines) to enable real-time health assessment, anomaly detection, and long-term performance monitoring.

Force / Pressure Measurement
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1since 2023
n/a
Optical Fiber Strain/Pressure Sensing

Utilizes optical fibers, often incorporating Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG), to detect changes in strain, pressure, or temperature based on modifications to light signals (e.g., wavelength shifts, phase changes) transmitted through the fiber.

Force / Pressure Measurement
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1since 2023
n/a
Integrated Display & Illumination

Systems that combine light sources, waveguides, and display elements into unified products for backlighting, automotive applications, general lighting, or color-corrected displays.

Optical Elements & Systems
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1since 2023
n/a

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