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We’re now just weeks away from the 30th June deadline for the 2026 Instrumentation & Electronics Awards — and if you’ve been meaning to enter, this is the moment to act. Momentum is building across the sector, with organisations using the awards not only to showcase innovation but also to demonstrate the practical impact of their engineering work. From incremental improvements that sharpen system performance to major advances in industrial technology, the programme is designed to capture the full spectrum of progress. What’s particularly encouraging this year is the diversity of entries already coming


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in. Teams are highlighting real-world outcomes — reduced downtime, improved  kinds of submissions that resonate with both the judging panel and the wider community.


If you’re still deciding whether to take part, the feature on page 23 provides more    Entries close on 30th June. Submit yours at https://iandeawards.co.uk/. More updates can be found at https://cieonline.co.uk/ and via our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/components-in-electronics Best of luck to everyone entering this year.


Catherine Hackett, Editor


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