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01/15/2025

Ring in the new year with January’s CEC!

Unlock the secrets of bare-metal development with techniques honed through the creation of dozens of successful products. From building cooperative schedulers and command parsers to developing configurable, reusable code, you’ll gain hands-on insights that can transform your approach to embedded programming.

Save your seat now! https://www.utm.io/uhUf6

01/14/2025

According to a recent survey by commerce media site TradingPedia, Apple is considered the most valuable global brand after its value jumped by 73.6% from 2023 to $516.58 billion in 2024. Read the full story: https://www.utm.io/uhWeX

Familiar household names, particularly in the tech sector, were the most valued global companies in 2024 according to a survey by TradingPedia.

01/03/2025

A quarter-century into the new millennia, the computing industry is undergoing change and advancement as significant as the development of the integrated circuit and was back in 1975.

Here, and expert Duane Benson compiled overviews of five topics to watch in 2025.

A lot happened in tech in 2024, and 2025 looks to have even more in store for the world with AI, data centers, reality drift, processors, and wired Power over Ethernet.

01/02/2025

2024 brought transformative changes to embedded systems: AI’s growing influence, the rise of modern languages like Rust, and an intensified focus on cybersecurity.

As we step into 2025, what’s next? Here are seven key trends that embedded systems developers, teams, and companies need to watch in 2025: https://www.utm.io/uhTmL

The year ahead offers embedded systems teams an opportunity to embrace modern techniques, unlock efficiencies, & deliver better products faster.

12/27/2024

Could get another push by the return of with his promises as the next US president to bring manufacturing back to the United States?

To discover what developments could unfold in 2025, we asked Luis Gomez, group president at The Partner Companies (TPC), to share his insights.

Several factors could shape manufacturing sectors in the year ahead, according to Luis Gomez, group president at The Partner Companies, a network of specialty manufacturers.

12/23/2024

Looking for unique decorations? This article showcases incredible tech-infused creations perfect for and .

Marvel at these tech-driven embellishments for Christmas and Hanukkah.

12/21/2024

With the help of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), we have compiled a list of films for holiday viewing where plays a key role in helping the film’s characters overcome obstacles and attain goals.

Check out the list here:

These family favorite flicks feature characters who love using tech to achieve their tasks and overcome adversities.

12/20/2024

What Would “Twas the Night Before Christmas” Mean to An Engineer?

We asked two popular programs to come up with -inspired interpretations of this time-honored verse.

While many are hanging up stockings and have visions of sugarplums, engineers may still be thinking of whether a piece of code will work or what is causing a problem with a circuit. Popular generative AI tools ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot have their interpretations of 'Twas this Night Before Christ...

12/16/2024

🚨 Design , get ready! With applications becoming more complex and demanding, the challenges are growing—but so are the opportunities.

Join us at DesignCon 2025 in Santa Clara, CA, from January 28–30, to explore the latest advancements and solutions in electronics design. Don’t miss the exhibits, technical sessions, and networking opportunities that can help you tackle next-gen challenges.

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Learn about the latest design techniques for today's complex, high-speed electronics assemblies at the industry's key conference for design engineers.

12/13/2024

One of the coolest things we saw at The AI Summit in New York: The mural (top image) is a pegboard comprising tiny Lego blocks (bottom image), which participants at this booth constructed according to pattern instructions. Once the patterns are built they are mounted on the pegboard to create the giant mural!

12/12/2024

December’s CEC is on its way! Register for day one of Understanding Industrial Controls with an ESP32 on December 16th!

In this webinar course, participants will learn how to implement industrial controls using the ESP32 microcontroller. Programming concepts using MicroPython and OpenPLC will illustrate basic concepts in industrial controls, such as driving motors; proportional, integral, derivative (PID) control; basic logic implementation; temperature sensing; and data-logging techniques.

Grab your seat now! https://www.utm.io/uhNrv

12/12/2024

Is the United Healthcare CEO murder suspect’s apparent use of a handgun containing 3D-printed parts difficult to do? Read the full story here:

Is the United Healthcare CEO murder suspect’s apparent use of a handgun containing 3D-printed parts difficult to do?

12/09/2024

This holiday season, tap into your creativity to craft your own decorations and gifts. Check out this curated collection of videos from Design News Senior Editor Spencer Chin for some inspiring ideas:

Numerous electronics projects are available to DIYers building their own decorations or gifts.

12/09/2024

The countdown is on! Are you registered for December’s CEC? Seats are filling up fast!

In this course, participants will learn how to implement industrial controls using the ESP32 microcontroller. Programming concepts using MicroPython and OpenPLC will illustrate basic concepts in industrial controls, such as driving motors; proportional, integral, derivative (PID) control; basic logic implementation; temperature sensing; and data-logging techniques.

Grab your seat now! https://www.utm.io/uhNrs

12/06/2024

We've been hearing and reporting that there’s been a shortage of skilled labor in all year. While that may not be great news for trying to be productive, it has given steady career opportunities.

So, what skills will be in demand? We asked Scott Sargis, founder & president of Strategic Search Corporation, what he expects in 2025. Read the full insights here:

These engineering skills and job markets may offer the most career opportunities in 2025.

12/03/2024

Cast your vote NOW for the 2025 DesignCon Engineer of the Year! Let us know which of our three finalists you think should win by noon PT on December 19, 2024.

The three finalists are:
➠ Benjamin Dannan, Founder and Chief Technologist, Signal Edge Solutions
➠ Yuriy Shlepnev, President & Founder, Simberian Inc.
➠ Lambert (Bert) Simonovich, Signal Integrity & Backplane Consultant, Lamsim Enterprises Inc.

Click here [https://www.utm.io/uhMAA] to vote!

Cast your vote for the 2025 DesignCon Engineer of the Year. Let us know which of our three finalists you think should be the winner by noon PT December 19, 2024.

12/02/2024

⚠️ Scammers are targeting EV drivers with fake QR codes. Instead of leading to a charging station, these codes direct users to malicious sites.

Read the full story here: https://www.utm.io/uhMjZ

Fake QR codes direct EV drivers to a malicious site when all they want is to charge their car.

11/26/2024

That turkey on your table may be benefitting from the use of data that tracks turkey growth and health. Here's how is changing farming: https://bit.ly/4g1BicW

Innovative software program enables farmers to set goals for turkey breeding and monitors their progress, allowing to optimize various parameters related to turkey diet, health, and environment.