PCB design for construction safety equipment
04 November, 2013 by Mansi Gandhi | Supplied by: Fine-Mark DesignAustralian technology design company Lockie Safety Systems usually designs PCB layouts in-house but when the company started a new project that required radically different architecture, it decided to engage external experts.
RS Components and Allied launch 3D design challenge
25 October, 2013RS Components (RS) and Allied Electronics are spurring engineers into creative combat with an invitation to pit their design skills against each other using DesignSpark Mechanical - new free and intuitive 3D design software - co-developed with SpaceClaim.
element14 launches new design challenge
27 September, 2013element14 has launched the Smarter Life Challenge, a global design competition which will encourage participants to develop forward-thinking products.
element14 extends design support for STM32 ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers
26 September, 2013 | Supplied by: element14CooCox, the integrated ARM Cortex-M design environment (IDE) from element14, has been extended to support the new STMicroelectronics Value-Line of microcontrollers (MCUs).
Free 3D modelling and assembly tool
25 September, 2013 | Supplied by: RSRS Components' DesignSpark Mechanical is a free 3D solid modelling and assembly tool. The software's simplicity of use means that engineers and others involved in product development can become fully conversant with the software within minutes, rather than weeks or months.
MathWorks Release 2013b of the MATLAB and Simulink product families
18 September, 2013MathWorks has announced Release 2013b (R2013b) of its MATLAB and Simulink product families, focusing on increased systems integration and compatibility with its latest range of updates.
Rohde & Schwarz wins design down-select for the Royal Navy's Combat Ship
13 September, 2013Rohde & Schwarz UK has been down-selected after a 12-month competition process run by BAE Systems to be the preferred partner for the design phase of the integrated communications system for the Royal Navy's Future Type 26 Global Combat Ship.
Altium creates opportunities for third-party developers
30 August, 2013Electronics design software company Altium is creating opportunities for third-party developers to build applications that extend the capabilities of the 3D PCB design solution, Altium Designer.
NI LabVIEW 2013 system design software
14 August, 2013 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty LtdNI LabVIEW 2013, the latest version of the system design software for engineers and scientists, has been integrated with the latest innovative technologies while reducing design complexity from basic measurements to full test platforms. The graphical programming platform helps engineers scale from design to test and from small to large systems.
MathWorks Simulink PLC Coder now supports Omron PLCs
12 August, 2013 | Supplied by: MathWorks AustraliaSimulink PLC Coder can now generate IEC 61131-3 Structured Text for Omron programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and Sysmac Studio.
Microchip real-time clock/calendar
30 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Microchip Technology Hong Kong LimitedMicrochip provides a wide range of real-time clocks/calendars, from basic devices to a variety of mid-range devices that are highly integrated.
Marque Magnetics transformer design and prototyping services
29 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Marque MagneticsMarque Magnetics has added technical consulting to its product range, offering a design service for custom transformers, inductors and specialty coils.
HeTech industrial design solutions
23 July, 2013 | Supplied by: HetechHeTech, an Australian design and manufacturing solutions (turnkey) company, is adding a new service to its portfolio - industrial design.
Aldec Spec-tracer unified requirements life cycle management application
23 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Aldec ANZ Pvt LtdAldec’s Spec-tracer is a unified requirements life cycle management application designed specifically for FPGA and ASIC designs. Spec-tracer facilitates requirements capture, management, analysis, traceability and reporting that seamlessly integrates with windows-based HDL design and simulation tools.
Electrolube hexane-free flux remover
19 July, 2013 | Supplied by: HK Wentworth Pty LimitedElectrolube has developed a hexane-free flux remover (HFFR) for use during PCB manufacturing. HFFR is a fast-drying cleaning solvent that eliminates the use of the hazardous material n-hexane. Flux removers commonly consist of a blend of solvents, which can contain low levels of n-hexane - a solvent that has been identified as hazardous to human health.