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Webcast: The design of today’s automobile is quite different from those of just a couple of years ago, and the rate of change is picking up steam. This is true for both under the-hood components (both electrical and mechanical) as well as in-cabin parts. In addition to looking the various design issues... more
Webcast: LEDs are becoming more and more commonplace, for a variety of reasons, especially the very low power budget that's required. Learn about the different types of LEDs that are available, where you can obtain them, what you can expect to see from a technology perspective in the near future, and how... more
Webcast: In many cases, the design of defense technologies is not that different from the design of other commercial equipment. But in other cases, it can be vastly different. One of the burning questions for designers is, “When, where, and how can I take advantage of commercial technologies in my defense... more
Webcast: Leading-edge companies are getting serious about systems engineering, embracing tools and approaches to create a systems-level view that ensures that all mechanical, electrical, controls, and software designs are kept in sync. Mark Sampson, Product Manager at Siemens PLM Software, joins Design... more
Webcast: This webinar introduces the audience to cutting edge technologies and processes being developed right now in research centers at DARPA and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, some of which will be rolled out in the next 12 months. From “crowdsourcing” to adapting semiconductor fabrication processes to... more
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Webcast: Network security is a growing concern. Networks get hacked all the time, but to what extent? If you’re designing a network for a corporate intranet, or for a factory floor, or for inventory control, you had better be sure that you stay one step ahead of the hackers. Eric J. Byres, CTO and VP... more
Webcast: The percentage of electronics within even the most basic of vehicles has reached an unprecedented high point, and there’s no end in sight. Jeff Owens, Chief Technology Officer at Delphi Automotive, joins Design News Senior Editor Chuck Murray to look at the state of the art in automotive design... more
Webcast: Medical devices continue to shrink, whether they are devices that are attached to or implanted within a person, or a device that’s used by a physician. That shrinkage comes with various tradeoffs, including power, flexibility, etc., as well as cost. David Niewolny, Healthcare Business Development... more
Webcast: Freescale Semiconductor and QNX Software Systems invite you to join a web seminar where you will learn how to maximize multicore performance. Running software on a multicore processor is, in many cases, fairly easy. The real challenge is getting the software to make full use of all the processor’s... more