Jim McNiel Articles
- Beyond IP Ratings: What Oilfield Engineers Need from Their Connectors (How Distributors Help Them Get There) May 07, 2026 Learn why IP ratings aren’t enough for oilfield connectors and how distributors help engineers design for heat, pressure, vibration and EMC in harsh environments.
- Investing in Harsh Environment Solutions for Oil & Gas Exploration May 19, 2022 After years without significant investment, the current “up cycle” for the oil and gas industry is spurring demand for harsh environment-rated electronics and, in turn, specialized electronic components. Here are the challenges manufacturers need to prepare for now.