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Building and growing the right team for electronics design in today’s job market can be quite challenging. We sometimes feel that as our company grows, the talent pool dwindles. We embark on a search for the perfect designers, seeking out individuals who can “do it all.” For some, we idealize this knight in shining armor as a senior engineer, armed with his HP calculator in one hand and electronics textbooks in another. For others, it is the whiz...

The electronics industry is on the cusp of a quiet revolution. For decades, our devices – from smart sensors and wearables to remote monitors – have relied on disposable batteries that are costly to replace and difficult to recycle. But what if those devices could power themselves? Thanks to breakthroughs in energy harvesting, self-powering devices are becoming a reality. From kinetic generators to photovoltaic hybrids, new energy harvesting...

Electret generators are the unsung heroes of energy harvesting. These electrostatic generators convert ambient mechanical energy – such as vibration, motion, and pressure – into electrical power using electret materials. With no coils, no magnets, and few moving parts, they use electrostatic induction to convert subtle movements into usable current, with no external priming or charging required. Their simplicity and durability make them effective...

Governments around the globe are directly or indirectly addressing the aspect of sustainability, though in varying degree and intensity, not least in respect to recent inflation and international supply chain tariffs. They are calling upon manufacturers to reduce waste, energy consumption, chemicals, and their general environmental impact across the products' life cycle.  The electronic product life cycle constitutes an industry that must handle...

In the ever-evolving landscape of electrical engineering, a revolutionary approach is gaining momentum: structural electronics. Unlike traditional electronics that are housed within protective casings, structural electronics integrate electrical functionality directly into the materials that form the structure of a device. This paradigm shift represents a fundamental reimagining of how we design, manufacture, and implement electronic systems....

Altium, the leading global developer of software for electronics design, invites you to participate in this webinar "Streamline your customer relation with Altium 365 Enterprise". Join our webinar designed for engineers and users in EMS companies and discover how Altium 365 Enterprise, beside its design & development capabilities, enables pre- & post sales customer relationship by providing never seen collaboration and documentation capabilities...

E-waste is a growing concern for electronics companies and has become a critical consideration in sustainable PCB component sourcing. With more than 50 million tonnes of e-waste produced each year, the electronics industry contributes significantly to this figure in all stages of the supply chain, making it a collective issue. As companies look to align their efforts with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Responsible Consumption and...

Imagine pressing a sleek, seamless dashboard control that appears to be part of the surface itself—no buttons, no bezels, just an elegant interface that lights up at your touch. Behind this seemingly magical interaction is a revolutionary approach called In-Mold Electronics (IME), where circuits are no longer attached to the surfaces of printed circuit boards. They have become the surface. The Problem with Traditional Interfaces For decades...

What is Printed Electronics? Printed electronics is a rapidly evolving field that enables the creation of electronic circuits and components using printing techniques rather than traditional PCB manufacturing methods. Unlike conventional electronics, which rely on etched copper traces and rigid substrates, printed electronics leverage conductive inks and flexible materials such as plastics, paper, and textiles. This allows for thinner, lighter...