As industries accelerate toward automation, conversations typically center on artificial intelligence, machine learning and the integration of robotics. However, one foundational concept is emerging ...

Modularity describes the decomposition of complex products and organisations into discrete, interchangeable units. In product development, this approach allows parallel innovation, customisation and ...

Xilinx's latest incarnation of its Integrated Synthesis Environment, ISE Design Suite 12, now brings features such as ‘intelligent’ clock-gating technology to its line of FPGAs as well as a new ...

Breaking down a machine into systems based on both functionality and resources can simplify design and maintenance, a concept explored in a recent column from Control Design. For controls engineers, ...

The embedded controller market has shown signs of strength despite the downturn in the telecom sector. Applications in medical instrumentation, military/ security, and industrial control have all ...

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