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- Case study: Custom microwave switching for MRI ATE delivered to Philips on time, on budget & with uprated specs (01/08/2021)
  
  When the healthcare division of Dutch electronics giant & multinational conglomerate, Philips needed a replacement for a microwave multiplexer (MUX) switch used within its in-house automated test equipment (ATE) for medical imaging scanners, it faced the challenge of selecting a partner with the engineering expertise to develop such a part & the flexibility to deliver fast.
- Post-Brexit: UKCA marking practicalities for medical devices (01/08/2021)
  
  Following Brexit, UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is the UK product marking requirement now required for any product being placed on the market in Great Britain (GB – England, Scotland, Wales), substituting the European Union’s (EU) requirements for CE marking. This encompasses all medical devices, including those with electronic components or functionality.
- Better together: UK manufacturing & engineering sector trade shows partner to co-locate (21/07/2021)
  
  Messe Frankfurt UK, Nineteen Group & Rapid News Group have announced a 3-year partnership to co-locate their UK manufacturing & engineering sector exhibitions, offering an improved experience for visitors & exhibitors.
- Supporting 6 GHz frequency band measurements for wireless communication device production lines (16/07/2021)
  
  MT8870A/MT8872A production line tester now supports IEEE 802.11ax & NR-U 6 GHz band.
- ITEC emerges as independent semiconductor equipment manufacturer to address chip shortage (06/07/2021)
  
  Fastest & highest productivity assembly systems & electrical test equipment; integrated smart manufacturing solutions using big data & machine learning for optimised Industry 4.0 automated production.
- Indoor solution to an outdoor problem (06/07/2021)
  
  Test & measurement specialist, HBK has created a tool to help automotive manufacturers ensure their vehicles comply with strict, pass-by noise regulations: BK Connect Indoor Pass-by.
- Tektronix & Rapid Electronics announce increased technical partnership in the UK (02/07/2021)
  
  Test & measurement firm, Tektronix, has announced an increased technical partnership with electronic components, consumables & industrial equipment distributor, Rapid Electronics, based in Colchester, UK.
- EPDT July 2021 issue (inc. ElectroMech & Mil/Aero features + Distribution supplement) now available online (02/07/2021)
  
  This month’s issue, now available in print or digital editions, contains features on Electromechanical (including connectors & enclosures) technologies and Military & Aerospace applications, plus the latest edition of EPDT's twice-yearly Electronics Distribution supplement.
- Practical testing for a productive process (01/07/2021)
  
  Up front evaluation of the performance of materials & equipment for a manufacturing process to establish how they will perform in the real world can greatly reduce the risk of problems later down the line.
- On #INWED21: New research from Farnell shows strong support for women in engineering (23/06/2021)
  
  Farnell’s Women in Engineering 2021 survey revealed that all genders want to address issues of sexism & inequality in the industry, and agree on measures to be taken, such as the need for more women in leadership roles.
- On #INWED21: Celebrating the 2021 Top 50 Women in Engineering: Engineering Heroes (23/06/2021)
  
  On International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), 23rd June, the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 Top 50 Women in Engineering: Engineering Heroes Awards (WE50).
- T&M technology company, Tektronix marks 75 years of innovation (22/06/2021)
  
  Test & measurement firm's technologies behind major advancements from colour television to 5G to smart vehicles.
- Tektronix Innovation Forum brings together world-class T&M experts to address the Future of Engineering (08/06/2021)
  
  Global virtual event kicks off June 16 in China, runs June 22-23 in Europe; features keynote from NASA astronaut, Daniel Tani; addresses global trends impacting engineering & innovation across the test & measurement industry.
- Editor’s comment: Back to the future – lockdown lifts again… (02/06/2021)
  
  Writing this column in early May, the country is tentatively braced for further relaxations of coronavirus restrictions, as we ease our way out of lockdown 3.0. The UK’s comparatively strong progress in terms of vaccine rollout has helped dramatically drive down COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations & deaths, all of which peaked horrifically over Christmas & into the new year.
- EPDT June 2021 issue (inc. RF & Wireless + Industrial features + IoT & Industry 4.0 supplement) now available online (02/06/2021)
  
  This month’s issue, now available in print or digital editions, contains features on RF & Wireless technologies and Industrial applications, plus the latest edition of EPDT's twice-yearly IoT & Industry 4.0 supplement.
- Challenges & issues in RF testing for wireless products (01/06/2021)
  
  Designers often want to test the performance of RF wireless products, such as Bluetooth modules, as part of the product selection process. However, they may find the final performance of their products in the field subsequently bears little relationship to their lab tests.
- Manufacturing & Engineering Week launches at NEC, Birmingham, June 2022 (27/05/2021)
  
  A brand new industry event celebrating the best in UK manufacturing & engineering excellence & innovation launches at the NEC, Birmingham in June 2022, comprising of three sector specific events: Design Engineering Expo, Engineering Expo & Manufacturing Expo.
- End-of-line electronics testing boosted with new automated solution (25/05/2021)
  
  New investment in advanced electrical safety testing technology from Seaward is helping leading pump manufacturer, Salamander to upgrade & automate its production line electronics testing procedures.
- New 67GHz microwave multiplexers in PXI, PXIe & LXI formats enable engineers to scale up performance in the same test system footprint (20/05/2021)
  
  Pickering Interfaces' new range of microwave multiplexers will be showcased at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS), taking place from June 8-10, in Atlanta, Georgia, US as a live in-person event – and also from June 20-25 as a virtual event.
- PXISA President’s intro: What is the PXI standard & why is it important? (02/05/2021)
  
  What is a standard? Well, it depends on your perspective. Webster’s Dictionary defines a standard as “a level of quality or attainment” and “an idea or thing used as a measure, norm or model in comparative evaluations”. In the world of money, it can describe what value is behind the currency – for instance, American currency was once underpinned by the ‘Gold Standard’.

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