*This Editor’s Note will appear in the June Edition of ECN. All too often, consumers and engineers focus on the finished product without giving components much consideration. However cutting-edge products always start with individual components that bring exceptional functionality and design. Now more than ever, the focus on tiny parts that make up an end […]
Spotlight On: OKW Enclosures, Inc.
How often have you heard, “It’s what’s inside that counts?” This common saying applies to how engineers typically feel when it comes to electronic products, focusing on the tiny components that make the overall device function. However, this approach leaves out a critical aspect of an electronic device—the enclosure that protects the sensitive parts on […]
The Rise of Power for Robots
I recently returned from the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in Anaheim, Calif., and one of the more interesting trends that I kept running into was the rise of power electronics for robotic applications. In fact, it was one of the topics for the plenary sessions. In the session, “The Future of Power Electronics in […]
Embedding Intelligence and Functionality
*This Editor’s Note will appear in the April Edition of ECN. Embedded systems are part of technology that we use all the time, whether it’s a smartwatch, MRI, hybrid car, or traffic lights, embedded technology is present. It has been said that 98 percent of all microprocessors manufactured are used in embedded systems. This technology […]
Spotlight On: Power Integrations, Inc.
Power is central to virtually every application across a variety of industries. More importantly, powering devices to make the run more efficiently is the goal for companies in the power market. For more than 30 years, analog semiconductor manufacturer, Power Integrations, Inc., has led the charge to “drive efficiency to the absolute limit,” according to […]
Welcome to the New ECN
*This Editor’s Note will appear in the January/February Edition of ECN. Back in our November/December 2018 issue, we gave you a sneak peek at the exciting changes coming from ECN in 2019, and now it is finally here. In addition to totally revamping the entire design of the magazine, we have added a plethora of new […]
ECN Predictions for Technology in 2019
We asked leading companies and manufacturers what new trends and technology they thought would be coming to the engineering community in 2019. Here’s what they had to say: Lighting’s Role in Biology and Productivity By AFC Cable Solutions According to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study released in 2018 called “Why Air Quality is […]
The Evolution of the Design Engineer
*This Editor’s Note will appear in the November/December Edition of ECN. Engineering is a field that is ever-changing with new technology developments and new methodologies for conducting research. In fact, in order for engineers to keep up, they often will seek out continuing education courses. The ability to change and grow with the times is […]
Back to School
*This Editor’s Note will appear in the September/October Edition of ECN. The beginning of fall actually brings in a couple of seasons—autumn and back to school. With the pervasive nature of technology in our lives, it’s no wonder that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is key for the next generation of engineers. According to […]
Racing To The Finish Line
*This Editor’s Note will appear in the July/August Edition of ECN. Mobility (the ability to move, not something related to a cellphone) is usually marked with major milestones. Your first steps, the first time you ride a bike, or the first time you get behind the wheel are all rites of passage. The next big […]
