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Getting Started in 3D Printing

Students in college engineering programs are often very enthusiastic about using 3D printing, and these programs often invest in various 3D printers. But what do the universities and students need to know about 3D printing?

Hua Hong Teams With QST for 3-Axis Gyroscope SoC

The integrated device is targeted at smart devices such as tablets, wearables and smartphones.

LED Lamps to Surpass Traditional Lamps in Offices by 2019

Traditional lamp revenue growth will decline over the next five years.

Set-Top Box: Units Up, Revenue Down

Unit shipments of set-top boxes (STBs) in Q1 improved 2% while revenues will fall on price competition.

Finding Hard-to-Locate Attenuators Just Got Easier

Pasternack debuts family of continuously variable waveguide attenuators with performance to 110 GHz.

IBM Cooks Up IoT Development Community

IBM developerWorks Recipes takes developers through connectivity ingredients necessary for IoT success.

LED Lighting Forecast to Reach 19% of Total Transportation Lighting in 2015

Growth in the market increasing as vendors turn to more smart lighting options.

Microsemi Intros First Sensor Interface IC

The chip is targeted at automotive and industrial applications.

Robots and Autonomous Vehicles Meet Evolving Sensor Trends

Robots excel at repetitive motion, gripping and following a specific path or track within a controlled lab or factory environment.

Sensata Buys Custom Sensors & Technologies Portfolio

Acquisition includes sites in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, France, China and Mexico.

SSD Manufacturers Will Not Be Threatened by 3D XPoint Storage…Yet

It will take time for the storage technology to be tested in order to replace current offerings.

The Utility Crossover: Where Cellular Technology Meets Smart Water Meters

Pressure to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively–coupled with growing global awareness about water scarcity and conservation–is setting the stage for new smart metering.

IBM Collaborates with Rochester Institute of Technology to Battle Cybersecurity Threats

Attacks are becoming more sophisticated while skilled cybersecurity professionals lack sufficient training.

Maxim Rolls a Pair of Automotive App Announcements

Maxim deserializer integrates four surround-view camera streams and company teams with NVIDIA for infotainment and piloted driving.

Multi-Core MCUs: Are There More Attractive Alternatives?

Multi-core MCUs may continue to find a home in the highest performance applications, but do not overlook some of the other approaches.

Winning Designs of TI’s 2015 Innovation Challenge Announced

Winning projects tackled real-world challenges.

Family of High Reliability RF & Microwave Power Amplifiers Debuts

Fairview Microwave power amplifiers are designed for electrical and mechanical stresses of harsh environments.

IHS: Chinese Automotive Semi to Reach $6.2 Billion This Year

Automotive semiconductor revenues in China to grow nearly 11%

New External Power Adaptor Efficiency Regulations Take Effect in February

Right now an Original Equipment Manufacturer will need an external power supply that meets Level V efficiency standards, but as of February 10, 2016, newer, Level VI requirements take effect.