Category: Design engineering
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Memory-safe languages correlate with lower embedded development and maintenance costs. A VDC study compares language decisions across safety-critical and real-time engineering programmes.
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Siemens is adding deterministic verification to long-running agentic EDA workflows. The system connects generative automation with established simulation, implementation, test, and sign-off engines for semiconductor and PCB development.
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LITILIT is expanding femtosecond-laser production for PFAS-free surface processing applications. Micro- and nanoscale texturing can replace selected fluorinated coatings and chemical treatments.
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BAE Systems is funding new postgraduate UK RF engineering training. NMITE’s master’s programme combines wireless systems teaching with industrial projects and mentoring.
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Hitachi Energy will build Elmed’s two international HVDC converter stations. The €770 million contract covers valves, transformers, switchgear, digital control, and commissioning.
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TU Eindhoven has expanded semiconductor research links with Arizona universities. The five-year partnership covers photonics, computing, education, and industrial placements.
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Schurter has introduced a low-profile switch for fixed hardware configuration. The DMSD family combines standard 2.54mm spacing with automated assembly compatibility and an industrial operating-temperature range.
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Vision Engineering has launched an autofocus microscope for production inspection. PicoZoom combines motorised optical zoom, focus stacking, controlled illumination, measurement, annotation, and reporting within a compact bench-top system.
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Altus added higher-power laser depaneling equipment across Britain and Ireland. LPKF’s 90W CuttingMaster 3290 targets faster separation of thick FR4, ceramic, flex, and rigid-flex assemblies with reduced mechanical stress.
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Mycronic secured another SLX order as photomask investment remained resilient. The $5m–$7m system will support mature-node semiconductor production as mask suppliers replace ageing equipment and add capacity.