Contents


Front End The Electronics Industry Awards 2020 entries are open for business 4 Next generation battery materials project exceeding expectations 6 Anglia’s top five tips for a prosperous 2020


8 European components markets enter a technical recession


Medical Electronics High performance touchscreen for medical applications The challenging environment of medical device electronics


Real-time operating system compliant for medical device development


Market Review Reviewing the sensor market Replace, remanufacture or repair?


Interconnection


Small, lightweight and mixed-layout connectors Distribution


Astute celebrates 30 years of success


Spotlight On Charcroft Electronics


Internet of Things Industry 4.0: Beginning ROI with data


LED Technology Three thermal challenges facing the LED industry in 2020


Digital and Communication Technology Combat Proven Technologies launches Datalinks M2DLS Baby steps to better WAN performance


Show Preview Southern Manufacturing


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Artificial Intelligence Technology Using AI for real-time physical intrusion and theft detective Artificial Intelligence v Intelligence Amplification


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