IPC Introduces First Standard for In-Mold Electronics
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA – IPC announces the release of IPC-8401, Guidelines for In-Mold Electronics. IPC-8401 addresses in-mold electronics (IME) technology, providing industry consensus on guidelines for manufacturing processes, part structures, material selection, and production test methods to integrate printed electronics and components into 3D smart structures. IPC-8401 is the first of what is expected to be a series […]
IDC: India’s Wearable Device Market Dropped 20.7% in 3Q24, Marking the Second Consecutive Quarter of Decline
INDIA – According to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) India Monthly Wearable Device Tracker, India’s wearable device market declined for the second consecutive quarter by 20.7% year-over-year (YoY) to 38 million units. This downturn can primarily be attributed to a reduction in new product launches and a cautious inventory strategy, even during the festive season. For the first time since […]
Spot failures early on ~ A four-legged robot enabling predictive maintenance
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but ‘Spot’ is here to prove otherwise. This four-legged industrial robot never stops learning, and with its newest capabilities, it’s about to make maintenance operations even smarter. Here, Tom Cash, director of automation parts supplier Foxmere, explains how the technologies used by Spot can help to give […]