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- Editor’s comment: High expectations for COP26… (03/09/2021)
  
  In a few short weeks, the UK will host the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (aka COP26) in Glasgow. Originally scheduled to take place in November 2020, COP26 was postponed for 12 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- EPDT September 2021 issue (inc. Embedded & Energy features + EMS Outsourcing supplement) now available online (02/09/2021)
  
  This month’s issue, now available in print or digital editions, contains features on Embedded technologies and Energy applications, plus the latest edition of EPDT's twice-yearly Electronics Outsourcing supplement.
- New compact, high precision 3D sensor enables fast, reliable defect detection on shiny & reflecting surfaces (02/09/2021)
  
  The perceived quality of smooth, defect-free surfaces is determined by the look & feel, colour & shape consistency of the surface. High quality finished surfaces are therefore a challenge for many industries, including automotive & aerospace components, domestic appliances, entertainment devices & consumer electronics.
- Amazon, Google, IKEA, Schneider Electric & more join speaker roster at Silicon Labs’ ‘Works With 2021’ (02/09/2021)
  
  Keynote speakers from these industry leaders will discuss interoperability, security & future of IoT in industries, cities & smart homes at this online IoT conference.
- Next steps to carbon neutrality (01/09/2021)
  
  According to a new Carbon Brief analysis, UK greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 were 51% below 1990 levels, largely down to the country’s COVID slowdown. These figures mean the UK is now halfway to meeting its target of net-zero emissions by 2050. However, emissions are likely to rebound as the economy recovers...
- Smart panels, smart energy: electrical panel connectivity for the renewables generation (01/09/2021)
  
  According to industry experts, Spain will hit 68% renewable power generation by 2030. Here, Juan Montecelo, Sales Director at industrial electric panel manufacturer, WEG Autrial explains why panel connectivity in renewable power plants will play an important role in achieving this. Through a medley of software, sensors & controllers, bespoke panel design will ensure Spain has the correct technological foundation to reach its environmental goals.
- Rapid prototyping & deployment of control algorithms for power conversion applications (01/09/2021)
  
  Model-driven development has been adopted by industry as a solution for rapid prototyping & to reduce time-to-market. However, a significant amount of time & effort must typically be put into the final implementation stage to match the performance of the product to the performance of the model. Hence, the full potential of model-driven development is not always fully realised in practice.
- World’s smallest UWB module optimised for low-power IoT launched by Murata (01/09/2021)
  
  Electronic components, modules & devices manufacturer, Murata has launched the world’s smallest ultra-wideband (UWB) module – measuring just 10.5 mm x 8.3 mm x 1.44 mm – combining elevated levels of accuracy & reliability with low-power to ensure compact & battery-driven IoT devices operate as efficiently & cost-effectively as possible.
- Analog Devices completes acquisition of Maxim Integrated (26/08/2021)
  
  Semiconductor firm specialising in sensing, data conversion & signal processing, RF & power management, Analog Devices (ADI) has today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Maxim Integrated Products, which focuses on IC technologies to make systems smaller & smarter, with enhanced security & increased energy efficiency.

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