Aerospace

Tutorial: What are the differences between force, torque, pressure and vacuum?

December 09, 2019

Aerospace

Sensors, Automation & Motion Control, Government/Defense

John Blyler

Richard Feynman’s famous lecture notes and NASA help remind engineers of the importance of these most basic concepts.

The 15 Most Influential Technologies of the Decade

December 09, 2019

Electronics & Test

Battery/Energy Storage, Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, Materials & Assembly, IoT, Automotive, Automation & Motion Control, Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, Electronics & Test, Medical

Chris Wiltz

From breakthroughs and new innovations to established technologies, these are the inventions, gadgets, and trends that shaped the last decade.

10 tiny satellite technologies

December 04, 2019

Aerospace

Sensors, Packaging, Government/Defense

John Blyler

If you're not certain as to the differences between nanosats and cubesats, or how these tiny satellites are launched and what they do, then read on.

Top 10 Internet of Space rocket builders

November 26, 2019

Aerospace

Recycling, IoT, Government/Defense

John Blyler

Can you name the leading private companies and nations that have the launch capability to maintain a presence in space?

How to improve your CAD productivity by measuring true workstation performance

November 22, 2019

Design Hardware & Software

Automotive, Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, Electronics & Test, Design Hardware & Software

Trey Morton

Cars all have the same basic components that function in similar ways, but you wouldn't test-drive a sedan to make a buying decision on an SUV. The same rationale should apply to CAD workstation performance. Benchmarks that use generic CAD models and datasets to characterize workstation performance...

Vishram Pandit presented with the 2019 DesignCon Engineer of the Year Award

Nominate Someone Outstanding to be the 2020 DesignCon Engineer of the Year

November 19, 2019

DesignCon - Santa Clara

Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics & Test, Design Hardware & Software

Naomi Price

Do you know an engineer who goes above and beyond in the advancement of their field? Please nominate them for the DesignCon 2020 “Engineer of the Year” Award.

8 Great Movies With Heroic Engineering

November 18, 2019

Electronics & Test

Materials & Assembly, Automotive, Aerospace, Government/Defense, Automotive and Mobility

Dan Carney

Our favorite movies show how we troubleshoot and invent.

10 Technologies That Can Make You Into a Superhero

October 22, 2019

Electronics & Test

Sensors, 3D Printing, Materials & Assembly, Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, Government/Defense, Gadget Freak, Medical

Chris Wiltz

There are technologies that exist today that aren't far off from what you've seen in superhero movies and comic books.

9 Books for Budding Engineers

October 09, 2019

Electronics & Test

Materials & Assembly, Automation & Motion Control, Alternative Energy, Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, Gadget Freak, Electronics & Test, Design Hardware & Software

Amee Meghani

If you have a budding young engineer at home and are searching for a good read with a strong message, the books on this list fit that bill.

CO2 Could Power Planes, Trains, and Ships Someday

October 08, 2019

Materials & Assembly

Battery/Energy Storage, Sustainability, Recycling, Materials & Assembly, Automotive, Automation & Motion Control, Alternative Energy, Aerospace

Elizabeth Montalbano

An improved method for converting carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide could create a viable alternative energy source for modes of heavy transport.

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DesignCon: By Engineers, For Engineers

January 28-30, 2020: North America's largest chip, board, and systems event, DesignCon, returns to Silicon Valley for its 25th year! The premier educational conference and technology exhibition, this three-day event brings together the brightest minds across the high-speed communications and semiconductor industries, who are looking to engineer the technology of tomorrow. DesignCon is your rocket to the future. Ready to come aboard? Register to attend!