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Current and future trends in PCB manufacturing

The design and fabrication of printed circuit boards (PCBs) benefit from the advent of artificial intelligence and other new technologies.

New Yorker Electronics supplies mission-critical wirewound and metal film resistors

The distributor is currently stocking sought-after Vishay military and aerospace resistors.

Newark releases innovative Multicomp Pro Magnetic Connectors for low-voltage use

The magnetic connectors can rotate a full 360°, are self-mating, and allow for immediate disconnect, increasing safety and ease of use.

Finding processes to automate with robots

Automation can improve the quality, efficiency and safety of any manufacturing facility. However, it can be difficult to determine which areas of the plant will benefit the most from automation, and how quickly the plant will realize a return on investment.

Swarm robotics on the molecular scale

The collective behavior of biological organisms has influenced swarm robotics on a molecular scale. Molecular robotics has been advancing at a rapid pace in various fields within science and technology.

Implantable biosensors and their medical applications

Implantable biosensors have many benefits relative to other tracking devices as they can monitor biological metabolites, electric signals and drug delivery.

PEI-Genesis acquires Testco Inc., trusted IP&E supplier

The acquisition enhances the ability to offer new products and services worldwide.

Video: Sony enters the metaverse with mobile motion capture wearables

Mocopi can be used both indoors and outdoors with multiple motion capture platforms.

Lidar maker MicroVision acquires perception software vendor Ibeo

The combo company will create ASICs for automotive original equipment manufacturers.

Video: Air taxi completes full transition flight

Archer continues to accelerate testing as it has successfully completed a transition to full wing-borne flight.

Drone project will look to make wind turbines more efficient

The project will use sensors to detect ice on blades that increase overall energy usage.

Zero room for glue lines with the new ZERO Diode Laser

The diode laser eliminates glue lines for optimally finished products and automates production lines.

AR/VR spending to reach $50.9 billion by 2026

The metaverse tools will have a CAGR of 32.3%.

High power MEMS switch unveiled

Menlo Micro is capable of handling 10A in a miniature package.

NORD Drivesystems powers intralogistics systems with reliable, high-efficiency solutions

Gear units, motors and variable frequency drives work in unison to transport items efficiently and safely across all intralogistics and warehouse systems.

MIT explores using EVs to give power back to the grid

V2G technology is on the rise along with the automotive transition to electric vehicles.

APEC 2023 to host first student job fair

The Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) 2023, scheduled for March 19 through March 23, will conduct its first student job fair on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.