High-Precision Turning for the Connectivity Industry
For over 40 years, AMD Décolletage has been designing and manufacturing high-precision contacts and components for major players in the connectivity sector.
In a digitalized world, connectors are everywhere:
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Aeronautics: avionics systems, sensors, flight controls
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Automotive: wiring harnesses, ADAS or LIDAR systems, power buses, batteries, charging interfaces
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Telecommunications: fiber-optic networks, antennas, routers
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Consumer & industrial electronics: smartphones, computers, peripherals, robots, automation systems
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Industry: automation, robotics, IoT sensors, power supply systems
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Energy: wind turbines, solar panels, storage systems
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Defense: military equipment, embedded systems
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Medical: imaging devices, implantable systems
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Railway: signaling systems, electric traction
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Space: satellites, launchers, communication systems
A connector is an essential electromechanical component for information transmission
A connector is an electromechanical component that establishes an electrical or optical connection between two elements of a system (cables, electronic boards, equipment). It ensures the transmission of signals, data, or power while guaranteeing the reliability and safety of the connection.
A connector typically consists of:
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Contacts: conductive metal parts ensuring electrical or optical transmission
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Insulators: materials (e.g. plastic) that hold the contacts in place and prevent short circuits
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Housing or body: mechanical structure that protects the contacts and ensures robustness
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Locking system: clips, screws, or mechanisms ensuring mechanical retention
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Wiring interfaces: crimping, soldering, or connection areas
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Environmental protection: seals, waterproofing, EMI/RFI shielding
Key challenges in today’s connectivity sector
Technological innovation is critical in the electronics industry. Reliability and performance, driven by digitalization and technological integration, are more crucial than ever for major manufacturers.
We have the capability and commitment to support our customers through this transformation by delivering reliable, responsible, and competitive solutions.
Our promise: to be more than a supplier — a true industrial partner.
Our production workshops are equipped with single-spindle automatic lathes, rotary transfer machines (8 to 20 stations), and CNC equipment, enabling the manufacturing of turned parts in small, medium, or large volumes, from 0.8 mm to 32 mm in diameter.
Reliability and performance in extreme environments
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Connectors must withstand harsh conditions: vibrations, extreme temperatures, humidity, mechanical constraints
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The rise of embedded electronics in mobility, energy, transportation, aeronautics, and defense requires more robust, miniaturized, and certified connectors
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Compliance with standards (e.g. MIL-SPEC, EN, DO-160…) is essential to ensure safety and durability
Digitalization and technological integration
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Growth of connected systems (industrial IoT, sensors, advanced avionics): need for connectors supporting high data rates and secure transmission
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Integration of fiber optics and hybrid solutions (power + data) for modern electrical architectures
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Pressure to reduce weight and optimize compactness without sacrificing performance
Secured supply chains and sustainability
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Electronic component shortages and geopolitical tensions affect connector availability
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Need for reshoring and supplier diversification to ensure business continuity
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Environmental requirements: recyclable materials, eco-friendly manufacturing processes, RoHS/REACH compliance
Expertise in high-performance connector turning
We manufacture contacts, pins, terminals, studs, and miniature components for electrical and electronic connectors:
High-precision turning: micrometric tolerance control
Flexible production: small, medium, and large series
Continuous innovation: digital transformation (Industry 4.0), annual investments in state-of-the-art equipment
Strict quality control: automated visual and dimensional inspections ensuring zero defects
French production (EUR1): based in the Alps, centrally located in Europe, with daily ability to support customers across five continents
Connector applications at AMD
Automotive & e-mobility
Robust connector components for combustion, electric, and hybrid vehicles, meeting high reliability and safety requirements (IATF 16949 certified).
Examples: wiring harnesses, ADAS or LIDAR systems, power buses, batteries, charging interfaces.
Aeronautics & Defense
Miniaturized, high-resistance connectors designed for demanding environments where performance and safety are critical.
Examples: avionics systems, sensors, flight controls; military equipment, embedded systems.
Industry 4.0 & Data centers
Connectivity solutions for high-speed data transmission and energy management in digital infrastructures.
Certifications and quality commitment
ISO 9001: quality management
IATF 16949: automotive requirements, proof of industrial excellence
ISO 14001: environmental commitment and sustainable development
Our certifications demonstrate our rigor and our ability to meet the strictest standards and requirements in the industry.
We remain available should you wish to audit our organization or visit our facilities.
Why choose AMD Décolletage for your connectivity projects?
Historical expertise in connector turning and mechanical component assembly
Multi-sector capability: automotive, aeronautics, defense, e-mobility, Industry 4.0
Flexible production tailored to your needs (prototypes → small, medium, and large batches)
Innovation, co-development, quality & traceability driving performance (D2M: from concept to manufacturing)
Strategic partner for high-value projects worldwide
