TECA Members' Representative Assembly

During this event, HTT participated in the TECA (Taiwan Electronic Connector Association) Members’ General Meeting, engaging in face-to-face technical exchanges with numerous partners from the electronic connector industry. We also presented an in-depth introduction to the innovative applications of metal 3D printing in precision manufacturing and injection molding. Through the members’ meeting platform, we were able to gain closer insight into real industry needs and engage in discussions with multiple manufacturers on practical production challenges.

Throughout the exchanges, a common issue raised by the electronic connector industry was gas entrapment during injection molding. When gases cannot be properly vented, they may cause internal contamination, burn marks, short shots, or surface defects, leading to defects in precision connector components. This directly affects electrical performance and structural reliability, making it a major challenge in improving yield rates.

To address this industry pain point, HTT introduced a highly porous, breathable mold insert solution manufactured using metal 3D printing. With specially engineered porous structures, gases generated during molding can be effectively vented through the insert, while preventing molten plastic from penetrating the pores—ensuring both efficient gas evacuation and long mold life. This approach significantly reduces gas entrapment and contamination issues, improves product yield, and ensures the high standards required for electrical performance and structural integrity in precision electronic connectors.

Through the exchanges at this members’ meeting, we further reinforced our belief that metal 3D printing is not only a manufacturing innovation, but also a critical tool for helping the electronic connector industry overcome production bottlenecks. Moving forward, HTT will continue to strengthen collaboration with industry partners and deliver more practical, production-ready solutions for precision manufacturing.

Through the exchanges at this members’ meeting, we further reinforced our belief that metal 3D printing is not only a manufacturing innovation, but also a critical tool for helping the electronic connector industry overcome production bottlenecks. Moving forward, HTT will continue to strengthen collaboration with industry partners and deliver more practical, production-ready solutions for precision manufacturing.