Design

Free 3D modelling and assembly tool

25 September, 2013 | Supplied by: RS

RS 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, 2013

MathWorks 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, 2013

Rohde & 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, 2013

Electronics 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 Ltd

NI 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 Australia

Simulink 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 Limited

Microchip 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 Magnetics

Marque 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: Hetech

HeTech, 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 Ltd

Aldec’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 Limited

Electrolube 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.


RS Components launches open source design centre

11 July, 2013

RS Components has launched its Open Source Design Centre, a comprehensive free guide to open source electronics design hosted on designspark.com, the company’s online resource for electronics design engineers.


New model for estimating electronic smog

04 July, 2013

A mathematical model that predicts the electromagnetic radiation produced by circuit boards could help to improve designs and lower costs.


Heineken’s LED interactive beer bottle

03 July, 2013

Dutch brewer Heineken has introduced the world’s first smart beer bottle - Ignite - that can interact with other Ignite bottles, its environment and the people around it. The interactive bottle uses microsensors and wireless networking technology to sense the moment when a bottle is being used to say ‘cheers’.


KORE Global Connect M2M global SIM card

01 June, 2013 | Supplied by: KORE Wireless Asia Pacific Pty Ltd

KORE Global Connect is a specialist M2M solution for companies with a multicountry market view. By establishing relationships with multiple carriers across the world, Kore can provide significant advantages to M2M device manufacturers who are looking to either distribute their device globally, require access to multiple carriers in one country or who have assets that move across multiple borders.


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