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Image of Save Space in Control Panels with Dual-Status LED Indicators Save Space in Control Panels with Dual-Status LED Indicators Publish Date: 2025-08-19

Learn how APEM Dual Icon series LED indicators use dichroic technology to save equipment panel space and provide clear visibility of system status.

Image of Dual Icon LED Panel Indicators Help Designers Improve Clarity Without Complexity Dual Icon LED Panel Indicators Help Designers Improve Clarity Without Complexity

Design efficient status displays using APEM dual icon LEDs. Explore the Q14 Series for smarter, versatile indicator solutions.

Image of Breakthrough in Cost, Vibration Intensity, and Reliability! Breakthrough in Cost, Vibration Intensity, and Reliability!

Add haptic feedback to automotive user control by infusing digital interfaces with tactile logic to give smart cockpits a genuine "tactile language".

Image of Nit Picking the Terms to Describe the Brightness of LEDs Nit Picking the Terms to Describe the Brightness of LEDs

While lumens measure overall light from the device, nits instead measure the intensity of light on a specific area. Valuable to know for display systems.

Image of Behind the Robot: Sensing, Safety, and Control in Industry 4.0 Behind the Robot: Sensing, Safety, and Control in Industry 4.0 Publish Date: 2025-06-19

How sensor, safety solutions and industrial control components contribute to safe motion control, adaptive system behavior, and deterministic decision-making.

Image of Simplifying Panel Design and Safety with TeSys VLS Disconnect Switches Simplifying Panel Design and Safety with TeSys VLS Disconnect Switches Publish Date: 2025-06-18

Industrial infrastructure requires disconnect switches to isolate electrical circuits safely for maintenance, emergency shutdowns, or regulatory compliance.

Image of Are Capacitive Touchscreens Overhyped for Industrial Environments? Are Capacitive Touchscreens Overhyped for Industrial Environments?

Touchscreen technology has totally changed how human operators interact with complex machines in factories and industrial places.

Image of RGB LED Indicators for Embedded Systems and Displays RGB LED Indicators for Embedded Systems and Displays Publish Date: 2025-05-30

Energy-efficient RGB LED indicators are ideal for embedded systems and offer vibrant colors, durability, and compact design.

Image of Sinker’s Ice Fishing House/Shanty – Switch Upgrade Sinker’s Ice Fishing House/Shanty – Switch Upgrade

In this second installment, Sinker describes how he upgraded his icehouse with some TE Connectivity switches for some custom applications.

Image of Utilizing Piezoelectric Elements for Haptic Feedback Utilizing Piezoelectric Elements for Haptic Feedback Publish Date: 2025-05-20

The increasing demand for enhanced interactivity has accelerated the adoption of haptic technologies across multiple sectors.

Image of Mounting Speakers: Important Tips and Considerations Mounting Speakers: Important Tips and Considerations Publish Date: 2025-04-30

Acoustic speaker integration plays a critical role in determining acoustic performance, often outweighing the intrinsic quality of the speaker itself.

Image of Slide Switches Explained: Types, Specifications, and Applications Slide Switches Explained: Types, Specifications, and Applications Publish Date: 2025-03-11

A brief technical overview examining the operational principles of slide switches, their primary configurations, and key electrical/mechanical considerations.

Introducing the Raspberry Pi 500: A Leap in All-in-One Computing Introducing the Raspberry Pi 500: A Leap in All-in-One Computing

Discover the Raspberry Pi 500, a powerful all-in-one computer in a keyboard. Explore specs, GPIO upgrades, and its perfect pair—the Pi Monitor.

Image of Why Customers Choose OMRON Switches Why Customers Choose OMRON Switches

Basic switches are integral to a wide array of applications, particularly where reliable position detection and durability are paramount.

Image of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Gateways in the Connected World Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Gateways in the Connected World Publish Date: 2025-01-15

Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and gateways have become integral components, enabling the seamless interaction between humans and complex systems.

Image of Benefits of Gold-Plated vs. Silver Contacts Benefits of Gold-Plated vs. Silver Contacts

An overview of gold-plated and silver contacts and which applications each are best suited for use human-machine interface components.

Image of Webinar – All You Need to Know: Speakers in Audio Design Webinar – All You Need to Know: Speakers in Audio Design

A webinar discussing sound pressure level, power, and impedance along with resonance, frequency range, and other often-over-looked speaker selection qualities.

Image of Making REAL Fallout Power Armor (Part 2) Making REAL Fallout Power Armor (Part 2)

Learn how the Hacksmith is turning Fallout Power Armor into reality! See how the power pack, torso frame, and automatic pneumatic latching system come together.

Image of Introducing MagnoPath Introducing MagnoPath A Flexible and Magnetic System for Wearable Robots

Explore how the MagnoPath system makes wearable robots more secure and comfortable using flexible design, magnetic mounting, and a built-in accelerometer.

Why You Need to Know About EEZ Studio Why You Need to Know About EEZ Studio

Ready to enhance your UI design process? Learn why EEZ Studio, a free and open-source tool, is a must-try for those working on embedded systems & test equipment.