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Additionally, he has experience in implementing sales and marketing campaigns that introduced new sales tools and product literature for the outside sales staff as well as managing costing activities, quotes, proposal generation and submission, and working with customers to develop new products to meet their ever changing design requirements. 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Additionally, Steven is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the quote process and resultant business success. Steven is a Mechanical Engineer with a BS and an MBA both from Northeastern. Most recently he was running a startup manufacturer’s representative firm servicing the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets representing first class manufacturers of interconnects, cables, wire harnesses, rack mounted equipment, and board level components. Prior to that, Steven was a Product Manager in the aerospace industry for two different companies for over seven years. His past responsibilities included driving sales growth and business development activities and leading the transition to production for development programs. Additionally, he has experience in implementing sales and marketing campaigns that introduced new sales tools and product literature for the outside sales staff as well as managing costing activities, quotes, proposal generation and submission, and working with customers to develop new products to meet their ever changing design requirements. ### Recent Posts --- ## [Custom Cable Assembly Extrusion 101 - Single to Multi-Conductor Cables](https://blog.epectec.com/custom-cable-assembly-extrusion-101-single-to-multi-conductor-cables) [![Cross Section of Shielded Multi Conductor Cable](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/cross-section-of-shielded-multi-conductor-cable.jpg "Cross Section of Shielded Multi Conductor Cable")](https://blog.epectec.com/custom-cable-assembly-extrusion-101-single-to-multi-conductor-cables) Written by [Steven J Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on December 28, 2021 at 10:18 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The process of extruding metals, plastics, and other molten materials is common and necessary to produce many of the products used in the world today. Items such as drinking straws, PVC pipes, and even coat hangers also rely on extruded raw materials for processing. No different than a child’s playdough set or making homemade pasta, material is forced through an extruder die creating the long uninterrupted shape of whatever material is being made. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/custom-cable-assembly-extrusion-101-single-to-multi-conductor-cables) --- ## [High-Temperature Adhesives for Military and Aerospace Keypads](https://blog.epectec.com/high-temperature-adhesives-for-military-and-aerospace-keypads) [![Silicone rubber keypad overlay](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/silicone-rubber-keypad-overlay.jpg "Silicone rubber keypad overlay")](https://blog.epectec.com/high-temperature-adhesives-for-military-and-aerospace-keypads) Written by [Steven J Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on December 15, 2021 at 9:21 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) One of the most critical design requirements for [military](https://www.epectec.com/user-interfaces/military-specifications.html) and [aerospace](https://www.epectec.com/user-interfaces/aerospace-specifications.html) user interface devices is the ability to withstand high temperatures. Everything is relative, especially when it comes to what it means to be *high-temperature resilient*. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/high-temperature-adhesives-for-military-and-aerospace-keypads) --- ## [Gasket Optimizing for Overmolded Custom Cable Assemblies](https://blog.epectec.com/gasket-optimizing-for-overmolded-custom-cable-assemblies) [![Automotive Cable Connector With Gasket](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/automotive-cable-connector-with-gasket.jpg "Automotive Cable Connector With Gasket")](https://blog.epectec.com/gasket-optimizing-for-overmolded-custom-cable-assemblies) Written by [Steven J Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on December 2, 2021 at 10:11 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Custom cable assemblies](https://www.epectec.com/cable-assemblies/) use various types of plugs, connector housing, and gasketing to mate and properly seal within a system. These connectors provide a way to mechanically attach to the other system components by means of a latch or a polarized connector body. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/gasket-optimizing-for-overmolded-custom-cable-assemblies) --- ## [Using a High Flexibility Silicone Wire and PTFE Wire Design](https://blog.epectec.com/using-a-high-flexibility-silicone-wire-and-ptfe-wire-design) [![Four pin cable connector on PCB](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/four-pin-cable-connector-on-pcb.jpg "Four pin cable connector on PCB")](https://blog.epectec.com/using-a-high-flexibility-silicone-wire-and-ptfe-wire-design) Written by [Steven J Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on November 18, 2021 at 10:48 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) There are several reasons to choose silicone or PolyTetraFluoroEthylene (PTFE) jacketed cable when designing a [custom wire harness](https://www.epectec.com/cable-assemblies/wire-harnesses.html). Both jacket constructions are known for their high-temperature resilience and extreme flexibility. The main difficulty of selecting a PTFE is the fact that they can be a bit hard to come by. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/using-a-high-flexibility-silicone-wire-and-ptfe-wire-design) --- ## [User Interface Design with Biocompatible Silicone Elastomer](https://blog.epectec.com/user-interface-design-with-biocompatible-silicone-elastomer) [![Silicone elastomer keypad with overlay](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/silicone-elastomer-keypad-with-overlay.jpg "Silicone elastomer keypad with overlay")](https://blog.epectec.com/user-interface-design-with-biocompatible-silicone-elastomer) Written by [Steven J Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on November 2, 2021 at 11:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Silicone is one of the most common materials used for elastomeric technologies today. Silicone elastomer is utilized across numerous industries and applications, from o-rings to [cable jacketing](https://blog.epectec.com/why-use-a-jacketed-cable-in-your-assembly), to cookware, to even your child’s fidget toy, silicone elastomer is chosen for its exceptional mechanical properties and low reactivity. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/user-interface-design-with-biocompatible-silicone-elastomer) --- ## [Resistive Touchscreens: Low-Cost Solution vs. Capacitive Screen](https://blog.epectec.com/resistive-touchscreens-low-cost-solution-vs.-capacitive-screen) [![Atm With Resistive Touch Interface](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/custom-resistive-touchscreen-with-zif-tail.jpg "Atm With Resistive Touch Interface")](https://blog.epectec.com/resistive-touchscreens-low-cost-solution-vs.-capacitive-screen) Written by [Steven J Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on October 19, 2021 at 10:43 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Touchscreens are everywhere. From the coffee maker in the breakroom to the smartwatch on your child’s wrist to the in-flight entertainment system on your commuter flight, touchscreen technologies are a part of our everyday lives. As touchscreens continue to become intertwined in our culture, they help make everyday tasks that much simpler and improve the ease of use for all kinds of electronics. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/resistive-touchscreens-low-cost-solution-vs.-capacitive-screen) --- ## [Incorporating PCBs and LEDs into an Outdoor Overmolded Cable Design](https://blog.epectec.com/incorporating-pcbs-and-leds-into-an-outdoor-overmolded-cable-design) [![Custom Overmolded Cable with Embedded PCB](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/custom-overmolded-cable-with-embedded-pcb.jpg "Custom Overmolded Cable with Embedded PCB")](https://blog.epectec.com/incorporating-pcbs-and-leds-into-an-outdoor-overmolded-cable-design) Written by [Steven J Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on October 4, 2021 at 10:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Outdoor cables are used in commercial, industrial, and residential applications where they are exposed to a variety of adverse conditions. To survive a lifetime’s worth of abuse, outdoor-rated cables must be designed to stand up to the elements, rough handling, excessive moisture, extreme temperatures, and contaminants like sand or dust. Having an [overmold in the design of the cable assembly](https://www.epectec.com/cable-assemblies/over-molded-cables.html), the cable terminations can be sealed and ruggedized allowing for several design risks associated with outdoor use to be addressed in an economical fashion. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/incorporating-pcbs-and-leds-into-an-outdoor-overmolded-cable-design) --- ## [Human-Machine Interface Design Options to Meet MIL-STD Requirements](https://blog.epectec.com/human-machine-interface-design-options-to-meet-mil-std-requirements) [![Temperature Cycling Keypad Bezel Assembly](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/temperature-cycling-keypad-bezel-assembly.jpg "Temperature Cycling Keypad Bezel Assembly")](https://blog.epectec.com/human-machine-interface-design-options-to-meet-mil-std-requirements) Written by [Steven J Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on September 20, 2021 at 10:19 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Our nation’s warfighters demand the highest reliability vehicles, weapons, and communication systems that exist. Lives depend on these products working the first time and every time. They rely on the quality and reliability of the electronics behind their state-of-the-art systems. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/human-machine-interface-design-options-to-meet-mil-std-requirements) --- ## [Guidelines for Designing Low-Cost Multiconductor Cable Assemblies](https://blog.epectec.com/guidelines-for-designing-low-cost-multiconductor-cable-assemblies) [![Multiconductor cable with connector termination.](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/multiconductor-cable-with-connector-termination.jpg "Multiconductor cable with connector termination.")](https://blog.epectec.com/guidelines-for-designing-low-cost-multiconductor-cable-assemblies) Written by [Steven J Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on August 11, 2021 at 11:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Cable assemblies](https://www.epectec.com/cable-assemblies/) are needed across various industries and are utilized in goods that include consumer electronics, industrial products, mil areo, and even [medical devices](https://www.epectec.com/cable-assemblies/medical-device-cables.html). Low cost does not mean low quality; in fact, low-cost cables are qualified for use on many high-reliability applications. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/guidelines-for-designing-low-cost-multiconductor-cable-assemblies) --- ## [Membrane Switch Material for Sterilization and Autoclave Application](https://blog.epectec.com/membrane-switch-material-for-sterilization-and-autoclave-application) [![Sterlizing medical equipment in autoclave](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/sterlizing-medical-equipment-in-autoclave.jpg "Sterlizing medical equipment in autoclave")](https://blog.epectec.com/membrane-switch-material-for-sterilization-and-autoclave-application) Written by [Steven J Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on July 29, 2021 at 9:13 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Specific to medical devices, handheld electronics, rack-mounted equipment, and other instrumentation utilize [membrane switches](https://www.epectec.com/membranes/) as a low-cost and high-reliability solution for keypad and button technologies. There are countless button and switch options available for the plethora of design requirements that exist. Medical professionals use these buttons as the primary way to interface and operate the device. 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