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Adam Dunkels is an IoT Pioneer.
In the past decade, he has built 20+ IoT products for multinationals and startups, with millions of units shipped.
Many more IoT products run the uIP and lwIP TCP/IP stacks he developed.
Join him to explore mistakes companies make when specifying, developing and deploying IoT products.
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- Eureka
“Engineering is the closest thing to magic that exists in the world.” (Elon Musk)
Problem solving sits at the heart of design and engineering. Where others might falter, engineers simply roll up their sleeves and say challenge accepted. Which is exactly what architectural engineer Monty Ravenscroft has spent his life doing. Here, Monty offers his expert insights into the process - one that’s seen him invent the world’s first foldaway toilet bracket, design the largest single pane of moving glass in Europe, and create a space-saving home filled with moving elements that captured global attention on Ch4’s Grand Designs programme.
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- The Engineer
Smallfry is an industrial design and engineering consultancy with over 50 years of expertise in strategic design and consumer insights.
Their team has developed commercially successful, multi award-winning products across the consumer, medical, industrial, and service industries since the company was founded in 1971.
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AI is much hyped, in our experience over-promising and under-delivering. However we have found a niche where the maturity of quality standards make sample implementations available to off the shelf ch ... -
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CIN::APSE® solderless, high density, custom interconnects are used for board to board, IC to board, flex to board and component to board applications. CIN::APSE® is the most widely implemented crimpless and solderless, high speed, reliable interconnect in the industry. The simple 2-piece, patent protected design enables 50+ Gbps, and wide range of profiles from 0.020” (0.5mm) to over 1.0” (25mm). The number of contacts is unlimited, and the largest connector implemented to date contained 7,396 contacts! The unique contact design assures multiple points of contact in each position and have proven reliability under the most extreme mechanical shock and vibration.
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- New Electronics
How to snip that wire and go wireless for IoT applications – this presentation will cover first principles of RF technologies, such as the trade-off of bandwidth/range/data-rate w.r.t regional regulations e.g. power-output, design considerations such as network topologies or communication protocols, and the available enablement tools to help accelerate design, deployment & management of your wireless IoT network - it’s not as daunting as you think to “cut that cable” and create a secure wireless system in an IoT-oriented world.
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Heavy equipment no longer works alone. In the age of the “internet of things”, industrial machinery is becoming a part of connected networks with multiple equipment units to increase efficiency. Thi ... -
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Simulation-driven design involves building models and analysing designs early on in the R&D process, which helps organisations to develop better products in less time than ever before. But this paradi ...
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- New Electronics
Networking technology and cellular connectivity has advanced rapidly over the last 12 years and although transformative, when designing a new deployment, can be confusing.
This presentation will outline the challenges of legacy networks with increasing traffic, and the complexities of connectivity today. During the session, we will look at future trends and address the question: when will navigating the complex world of IoT get any easier? For device designers and integrators, knowing where to focus is the first challenge. We'll share best approaches and how you can stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of IoT and cellular connectivity.
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Rated current values found on datasheets serve as a guide for the selection of passive magnetic components. However, the temperature rise in these components can be influenced by many factors that are not always reported in datasheets by all manufacturers. This gives a false sense of what the rated current values represent.
In this presentation, we aim to introduce a new measurement for rated current adopted by Wurth electronics, based on standard IEC 62024-2:2020. In addition, we provide an online tool for calculating rated current based on PCB/Track dimensions. This gives an accurate measurement for rated current as well as your own design value.
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One of the greatest challenges in technical selling is understanding your client’s true needs. Much like when your child asks, with the best of intentions, for their paint set, and the under-cautious will later find that it’s to fix a wedding photo that they spilled juice on, and that the results are not quite aligned with the child’s vision, establishing the underlying reason for a client request often helps to identify a very different, and far more effective solution. Taking a look at real world examples, I’ll attempt to convey Solsta’s approach to bridging the gap between specification and application.
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- Eureka
The IP system was designed to incentivise innovation by rewarding human creativity, granting monopolies in exchange for contributing to human knowledge. In a world of laws designed for humans, generative AI raises new questions on how a system designed to reward human ingenuity can be applied in the 5th Industrial Revolution. Starting with a whistle-stop tour of the how, what and why of obtaining patents and registered design protection, this session will look at where IP law stands on the ownership of inventions and designs created using AI, and will consider the challenges and risks that AI brings in IP.
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45 mins
- New Electronics
This session focuses on optimising relationships with PCB assembly contract manufacturers, how you can tap into their strengths and use existing tools to manage risk and supply chains in an increasingly unstable world. We’ll also talk about why you should be including them in your procurement strategy conversations now more than ever and why traditional tools like min max aren’t the way forward anymore. If you buy PCBA’s you need to attend this seminar.
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Our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging workshop discusses discovering and managing biases in recruitment, managing diverse teams and creating inclusive cultures, leading to greater retention i ... -
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Attend this session to learn techniques for properly testing Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices. We'll review considerations for creating a double pulse test setup. We offer an overview of basic equipmen ...
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This presentation will give an overview of bolted joint mechanics and practical ways to evaluate joint preload requirements.
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- The Engineer
There is only so far adjusting geometry can go when designing equipment with improved performance, at some point engineers have to consider the materials they are using, and whether they are utilising the latest technical developments. This presentation details some of the new material technology developed at Copper Alloys and the journey to get there.
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All innovative businesses are creating valuable Intellectual Property (IP). But are they protecting that IP properly? Technical inventions can be protected by filing patent applications and getting pa ... -
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Electronic waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the world, with over 60 million tonnes being produced annually, PCBs manufactured using traditional materials are not recyclable and are either ...
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- New Electronics
Navigating EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) testing can be a daunting and costly process, often leaving manufacturers in the dark about their product's compliance until after they've invested in lab testing. This uncertainty can delay time-to-market and lead to expensive troubleshooting. But what if you could significantly reduce these risks and costs? Join EMC expert Dr. Min Zhang as he reveals how to implement a benchtop pre-compliance EMC test that can streamline your design process, optimize efficiency, and safeguard your bottom line. Discover the essential tools and techniques that will empower your team to confidently tackle EMC challenges before they become costly setbacks.
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- Eureka
The global drive towards NetZero is attracting construction companies to focus on reducing carbon emissions and the footprint of buildings and their effect on climate change. One of the key areas for ...
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The product development landscape is evolving with the integration of cloud tools, which are fundamentally reshaping engineering workflows. By adopting cloud technology, engineers can leverage a singl ... -
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Modular systems provide high reliability, low cost and long-life cycle solutions for many markets including medical, industrial and harsh environments. They also offer an opportunity to updating obsolete and legacy designs.
In this workshop, we will cover the mechanical descriptions of example modular systems, the benefit in solving manufacturing challenges, how to make electrical connections to a PCB or a pad pin (with an emphasis on custom pad pins), understanding spring pin stroke to overcome tolerance stack-up. It will cover questions for custom design of pogo pins, what components of a pogo and pin that can be modified, technologies that use pogo pins.
It means that designers may get ahead of cost down initiatives by implementing modular design regardless of brand.
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Track cycling is one of the fastest Olympic sports, with fractions of a second deciding who will take home a medal. Speed, balance and aerodynamics are integral to a rider’s performance. Therefore, when designing a new track bike for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the British Cycling team considered how different manufacturing methods could achieve performance gains. As part of this, it turned to its partner, global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, for additive manufacturing (AM) expertise. Learn more about the design and collaboration behind the cutting-edge bike ridden by Great Britain’s track cyclists at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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AI implementation could improve our lives, day-to-day activities, provide solutions to complex problems, make us work smarter and provide fun and interesting scenarios on our electronic devices. But A ... -
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Honeywell commissioned Wakefield Research to survey AI leaders around the world. The online research, which was conducted from April 22 through May 2, 2024, involved 1,600 executives in 12 global markets (US, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.) Each respondent works at a company with at least 1,000 employees that is currently using AI to automate processes and tasks. All respondents are influencers or decision-makers related to the use of AI within their departments or across their organizations.
This presentation goes into the detail of what was found out by these researchers with useful insights into how your organisation may approach this rapidly evolving new technology and methodology.
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Design Engineers are responsible for up to 80% of a product's environmental impact. As the grid becomes greener, and we move from fossils, to synthetics, green hydrogen and biofuels, the contribution of embodied carbon in products becomes much more significant. While this is a much more complex calculation than the operational phase, we can be much more precise, since the manufacturing process(es) is/are much more precise and repeatable. You know what they say when you "assume", so leave the assumptions for the in-use phase and your LCA tool. This session looks at how a number of leading manufacturers from various industries and tackled their products' embodied carbon proactively, with real-life examples of what and how data-driven design, manufacturing and sourcing decisions were made to drive down environmental impact, without damaging profit margins. -
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- The Engineer
This talk delves into the right to repair movement and its impact on UK government policies aimed at achieving net zero targets by 2050. It examines the critical role of repair in the circular economy, outlines the specifics of the UK's right to repair regulations, and offers a comparison with the EU's approach. The session also features case studies of businesses that have successfully incorporated repairability into their design philosophies, demonstrating the practical benefits of these practices
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The EU Cyber Resilience Act is about to become law. It mandates a range of features for all “product with digital elements” – i.e. embedded systems. In order to CE mark your products, compliance is ma ... -
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What is machine learning at the Tiny Edge? Why is it interesting? Where can it be used? Why can’t you afford to ignore it? All of these questions will be answered, as well as what Silicon Labs brings to the table to enable you to take your embedded applications to the next level.
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Join us for an in-depth exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing today's startup founders. Our panel of experts, including investors, finance experts and entrepreneurs at various stages of their journey, will share invaluable insights into the complex world of startup finance.
Discover the intricacies of bootstrapping, the art of securing investment, and the strategies that can propel your business forward. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your venture, our panel will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about your startup's financial future.
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- New Electronics
Join us for a fast-paced 45-minute talk where we harness the power of the Orthosie-I module to create a fully functional IoT device in record time. We'll explore the rapid growth of IoT and its transformative impact on industries. Focusing on the Orthosie-I, we’ll delve into its compact design, robust wireless capabilities, and suitability for IoT projects. The live demo will guide you through building an IoT device, from sensor integration to data visualization. We'll also discuss key considerations and future opportunities in the ever-expanding world of IoT.
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- The Engineer
We have recently refreshed the Automotive Council UK Roadmaps at APC UK across two systems levels, and six technology levels. The roadmaps provide a snapshot view of technology adoption in the automotive industry, with the aim to help academia, industry and policy-makers understand where research and development efforts are likely to be focussed. In this seminar, I will aim to provide an overview of the refresh process, how we reached industry consensus and what has been published across the system and technology levels. We will then dive a bit deeper into some detail on three particular roadmaps related to hydrogen: Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Storage and Internal Combustion Engines.
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Oscilloscope datasheets can be overwhelming. Let’s cut through the jargon and focus on what truly matters. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge to decipher key specifications and make infor ... -
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Join us as we uncover the power of deploying multiple operating systems, including Linux and Zephyr, in an asymmetric multiprocessing (AMP) setup on this advanced SoC. We'll cover essential topics such as life cycle management, seamless inter-processor communication, and a hands-on implementation on the state-of-the-art Microchip PIC64GX MPU.
Get ready to dive into the future of industrial and automotive technology with our session on Heterogeneous Multiprocessor Systems-on-Chip! These cutting-edge systems are revolutionizing real-time performance and security like never before.
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- Eureka
Our daily use of 2D screens means that we don’t always understand the possible ambiguities that come from different viewing systems. Optical illusions are everywhere and though often they are not a problem, in some instances wrong perception can be very costly.
In this seminar we examine the visual sense, some of the optical illusions/ambiguities that are frequently encountered, how they have previously been mitigated, and new solutions to overcome.
Using new technologies we can overcome the ambiguities that can lead to unnecessary cost. Delivering financial, personal an environmental benefits along the way.
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Keagan Simons, Product Commercial Support Specialist at Durakool, introduces the pivotal role of relays & contactors in electric vehicles (EVs) and battery storage systems. He explains the challenges posed by increasing battery voltages and currents, and the design features and innovative solutions provided by Durakool to address those challenges to meet customer demands for higher voltage and higher current switching, in smaller and lighter packaging.
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A deep dive into solving Semiconductor Obsolescence as well as discussing how legacy support evolves through the years.
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- The Engineer
As case studies start to flow in from some of the largest engineering companies in the world, the linear model of ‘make, use, bury’ is fading away, replaced by a cradle-to-cradle, circular model which reduces manufacturing industry’s demand for both energy and virgin resources.
In this seminar we look at the key steps in the cradle-to-cradle process and how the 18 pillars of sustainable design dovetail. As a bonus, attendees will be pointed in the direction of support tools and a book to read (with discount code).
