Like the evolution from bulky cassette-based Walkman to today's pocket-sized smartphones that can store and play tens of thousands of songs - modern engineering also demands greater capability within dramatically reduced physical footprints. Here, Chris Handcock, technical manager at drive system supplier Electro Mechanical Systems, explores how miniaturisation is changing product design.

Alloy Wire International (AWI), the specialist supplier of precision wire for critical aircraft components, is targeting an aerospace boost when it returns to the Farnborough International Airshow from 20-24 July).

element14, an Avnet community, has launched a new initiative within its RoadTest program, inviting engineers to apply to test and review a product of their choosing.

Siemens has announced its presence at the Farnborough International Airshow, where it will demonstrate how aerospace and defence companies are using industrial AI and the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to accelerate digital transformation, improve collaboration and reduce program delivery timescales.

METCASE's INSTRUMET 19"/10.5" aluminium enclosures now offer a choice of canting options - tilt feet or a tilt-swivel carry handle - for ergonomic viewing and operation.

For many manufacturers, production data exists - but getting it into the hands of the people who can act on it is often the real challenge. At William Hughes that has changed with the introduction of a new real-time production dashboard that gives shop floor teams instant visibility of manufacturing priorities, enabling them to make informed decisions without waiting for updates from the office.

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the FRDM-A-S32K312 and FRDM-A-S32K344 evaluation and development boards from NXP Semiconductors.

Digi International has announced global availability of the Digi ConnectCore 95 SMARC system-on-module (SOM) Development Kit. Among the first to deliver a SMARC module as part of a complete, ready-to-deploy solution rather than as bare hardware, Digi ConnectCore 95 SMARC goes beyond hardware by including security, lifecycle management and cloud services.

Ultralife Corporation has released a new infographic designed to help engineers, product designers and original equipment manufacturers better understand how to select reliable and safe battery systems for portable applications.

Chiavette Unificate, part of Rollon Group, is supporting the students of UniBo Motorsport in developing the new Albirea hybrid car for Formula SAE competitions, contributing to its performance and reliability through the integration of Tescubal rod ends.