Contents Front End Time to shine at the Electronics Industry Awards 2020


GD Rectifiers looks to expand its product range for EVs and EV battery charging


Murata stands for wireless connectivity, for sensors and for power conversion


Gazing into our crystal balls for forecast guidance Enclosures


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Protecting the industrial environment by applying ergonomic design12 Mitton group introduces control panel manufacturing facility Enclosure cooling: Things to know about Airflow Farnell invests in leading enclosure suppliers


Power Powering up all over the world


650W AC-DC power supplies offer class-leading density for compact medical and industrial applications


Short Range Wireless


BlueID integrated into mortise locks for the first time Distribution


From prototype to final product: Ensuring traceability in the electronic components supply chain


LED Technology


Herefordshire auction house benefits from Megaman’s LED technology


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Versatile LED driver can be used with input voltages above or 26 below the level of the LED string


Sensor Technology


Predictive maintenance precedes success, here’s how it can help 28 you improve


Spotlight On GD Rectifiers


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Human Machine Interface EDGE force-sensing HMI technology delivers competitive


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Automotive Driving forward the future of electric vehicles through innovation 40


Ridesharing and autonomous vehicle riders expect fast seat movement: How will automotive designers meet demand?


Volkswagen and NXP deliver safety to European roads with large rollout of communicating car technology


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