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Can Electronics Design Be Sustainable?
This article delves into how the electronics design industry is working to incorporate sustainability considerations into its practice.
Uncategorized
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Should Industrial Designers Learn Basic PCB Design?
Here's why we think basic PCB design is essential for industrial designers and how CAD software, like Fusion 360, can promote industrial design integration with PCB design.
Electronics Engineering
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5 Unique PCB Examples and Applications—From the PlayStation 5 to Telescopes
Gaming consoles, smart telescopes 3D food printers and wearable devices are just a few of today's unique PCB examples and applications.
Electronics Engineering
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Why is Simulation Software Important in the Design Process?
This article explores how simulation software finds the perfect marriage of form and function to showcase a mass-market design's viability.
Machining
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Meet Nikola Tesla: Inventor of the Induction Motor, Polyphase Electricity, Fluorescent Lighting, and the Tesla Coil
A holder of 308 patents across 27 countries and five continents, Nikola Tesla, helped revolutionize the electrical world. The Serbian-American inventor’s time with Thomas Edison and Westinghouse gave rise to some of his greatest creations—eventually leading to his own electric company: Tesla Electric Light and Manufacturing. How did Tesla’s scientific journey progress? Follow along as […]
Electronics Engineering
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3D PCB Design and Analysis: The Benefits of MCAD and ECAD
The seamless integration of ECAD and MCAD are essential to efficient and accurate 3D PCB Design.
Electronics Engineering
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What is Aerospace Engineering?
Decidedly the least grounded profession in the field of engineering, aerospace engineers examine our relationship with the world above us. Since the field’s official 1958 emergence, engineers have helped humans travel — commercially, militarily, and exploratively. Aerospace industry advancements have improved how quickly, safely, and efficiently this has been made possible. They have also paved […]
Mechanical Engineering
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The Rise of Medical Wearables During COVID-19
Over 20 percent of Americans wear smart devices. If this technology is harnessed correctly, it could help slow the spread of infection.
Industrial Design
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Harnessing Hybrid Manufacturing With Metal Additive & Subtractive Technologies
Hybrid manufacturing brings together the best of additive and subtractive manufacturing, creating new challenges and offering new opportunities.
Industrial Design
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Introduction to Electronics for Beginners | Printed Circuit Boards from 10,000 Feet
It’s a bird. It’s a plane, no wait, it’s a printed circuit board! Start your journey in the world of electronics by learning everything you need to know about a PCB.
Electronics Engineering
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Autonomous Driving and LIDAR Sensor Technology
Recent years have seen both major players and smaller startups deploy test fleets of autonomous vehicles across the United States. While these companies are exploring the next great frontier in automotive technology, safety concerns have naturally arisen in the wake of these projects. How are autonomous vehicles navigating the streets safely?
Electronics Engineering
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How to Choose the Right Resistor
What exactly is a resistor, and how in the world do you choose the right one for your first PCB design project? We’ve got all the answers, read on to learn more.
Electronics Engineering
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How to Read Your First Autodesk Fusion 360 Schematic in 3 Easy Steps
Is this the first time reading a schematic? Yeah, it can be overwhelming. Here’s how to navigate your first Fusion 360 schematic like a pro in only 3 easy steps.
Electronics Engineering
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Cloud Collaboration Tips for Remote Machinists and Engineers
Computer resources and the people behind them are more connected than ever before, creating an environment primed for collaboration. With the help of cloud applications, collaborating is easier than ever before, offering many on-site resources available from afar.
Machining
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When Skills Meet Career Growth — What Does the Modern Electrical Engineer Look Like?
The electrical engineering field is evolving — technology is advancing and collaborative work from home has now become commonplace. With new opportunities for growth and learning, it’s important that students and entry-level engineers set themselves up for success by utilizing educational tools and embracing a digital-first mentality.
Electronics Engineering