AI in Safety-Critical Embedded Development: TASKING’s New Approach to Verification and Validation

by Amelia Dalton - May 15, 2026

This week we’re talking all about the future of embedded software development with TASKING Co-CEO Christoph Herzog. Christoph and I explore how Large Language Models and agentic AI are moving from novelty to necessity, directing external agents within the TASKING toolchain to automate critical verification and validation tasks. We also discuss the Model Context Protocol (MCP) … Read More → "AI in Safety-Critical Embedded Development: TASKING’s New Approach to Verification and Validation"

AI+AR Glasses That Remember Where You Left Your Keys

by Max Maxfield - May 14, 2026

Every now and then, I run across something that causes me to exclaim, “Brilliant!” Of course, my job is made somewhat easier when the thing I run across is a company called Brilliant, and easier still if the thing they’ve developed is… dare I say it… BRILLIANT!

AI Data Centers in Space: Bonkers or Visionary?

by Max Maxfield - May 12, 2026

Artificial satellites have been on my mind a lot recently. Actually, I’ve been cogitating and ruminating on all sorts of things that are whizzing around over our heads, including satellites, space telescopes, and space debris. But let’s kick off with satellites, which themselves pretty much kicked everything else off.

These include communications, navigation, weather, Earth observation, scientific, military, … Read More → "AI Data Centers in Space: Bonkers or Visionary?"

A Tale of Two Multimeters – Part 2: The Keithley 179 DMM and a journey to Aladdin’s Cave of Wonders

by Steven Leibson - May 11, 2026

Shortly after repairing my Keithley 179 digital multimeter (see “The Case of One Dead Digital Multimeter”), the meter failed yet again. After turning it on, all the LED display would do was cycle on and off at a slow 1Hz rate while displaying random readings. A suspiciously loud buzz emanated … Read More → "A Tale of Two Multimeters – Part 2: The Keithley 179 DMM and a journey to Aladdin’s Cave of Wonders"

The Future of RF: Digital Twins and the Elimination of System Integration Risks

by Amelia Dalton - May 8, 2026

In this week’s podcast, we’re diving deep into the world of RF system design! My guest is Giorgia Zucchelli from MathWorks. Giorgia and I explore what an RF digital twin is, how it revolutionizes the design and validation workflow, and how AI is playing a critical role in its development.

Robots That Learn Through Interaction and Understand Objects Intuitively

by Max Maxfield - May 7, 2026

The robots I grew up with on the silver screen were big clunky affairs like Robby the Robot, who first appeared in the 1956 film Forbidden Planet. Similarly, … Read More → "Robots That Learn Through Interaction and Understand Objects Intuitively"

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industry news

May 15, 2026

COMAU and OMRON Robotics to collaborate on expanding advanced industrial automation solutions across light industry, electronics, and medical manufacturing

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KIOXIA Unveils High Performance KIOXIA XG10 Series SSDs for PC OEMs

Kymeta Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance Resilient Connectivity for Autonomous Maritime Operations

May 14, 2026

Netmore Announces Strategic Collaboration with Green Frog Asset Management and Sensational Systems to Deliver Smart Gas Metering Solution

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UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S) backs NPL spin-out K3Metrology in 2.75m seed round to support productivity in advanced manufacturing

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Saelig Introduces EECL’s Rack-Mount Solid-State Full Cross-Bar Switch Matrixes for 16kHz – 12/30GHz Signals.

May 13, 2026

Imec demonstrates the first 3D implementation of a charge coupled device for AI memory applications

Infineon collaborates with d-Matrix to optimize performance and power efficiency for interactive AI inferencing

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Vacuum Interrupters Introduces RVI-WL-23338 Replacement Vacuum Interrupter for Westinghouse R-4 Vacuum Circuit Breakers

TDK launches patented non-isolated buck-boost DC-DC converters with up to 99 % efficiency

May 12, 2026

Altech Smart Relays and Multi-Timer Combine Scalable Control and Fast Installation

Vishay Intertechnology ESD Protection Diode Passes IEEE 10BASE-T1S Compliance Tests

Septentrio extends its GNSS module family with mosaic-G5 P6

HellermannTyton Heat Shrink Moulded Shapes from Lane Electronics Protect Interconnects in Demanding Environments

Infineon’s new XHP™ 2 CoolSiC™ high-power modules boost efficiency and power density in high-voltage energy systems

May 11, 2026

Keysight Expands PCIe® 7.0 Test Portfolio with New Receiver Stress Calibration

IK Multimedia Announces TONEX ONE+, Adding Wireless Mobile Control via TONEX Control App and MIDI to Its Ultra-Compact Pedal

Renesas Completes Acquisition of Irida Labs to Expand Vision AI Software Capabilities and Accelerates System-Level Vision Solutions

Empowering Engineers With Greater Design Flexibility and Integrated Steam System Performance

Canvys Expands 4K Display Platform for Medical Applications with New 32-Inch Monitor

May 8, 2026

Hirect Launches Advanced Copper Conductors for High-Power Transformers and Motors

HighTec EDV-Systeme and SiFive: Together strengthening the RISC-V Ecosystem for Safe and Secure Automotive and Industrial Applications

Roadzen’s VehicleCare Partners with Global Auto Parts Network TISAG-TEMOT to Build Integrated Claims-to-Repair Infrastructure in India

May 7, 2026

Saelig Introduces Micsig AHO01 High-Resolution 200MHz Automotive Oscilloscopes

Samtec Releases Ultra Micro mPOWER® Connectors with Through-Hole PCB Termination

Arrow Electronics Launches Web-based “Digital Test Drive” to Streamline Hardware Testing

Green Hills Software Announces Comprehensive Software Foundation for Safety- and Security-Critical Applications on the AMD Versal™ AI Edge Series Gen 2 Platform

Robots That Learn Through Interaction and Understand Objects Intuitively

May 6, 2026

New Samtec SMA Interconnects Capable of 26.5 GHz

May 5, 2026

Vishay Specialty Thin Film Introduces Thin Film Metallized Submount Platform

Jama Software Launches Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server

Triz Engineering Introduces New Engineering Model to Address Rising Execution Risk in Commercial Vehicle Development

PLS’ debug and trace tool UDE supports ST’s Stellar P3E automotive microcontroller

May 4, 2026

MIPI Alliance Launches Physical AI Birds of a Feather (BoF) Group Focused on Humanoids

STMicroelectronics reveals VIPerGaN 100W converters for energy-efficient appliances

KYOCERA AVX Releases Multilayer Varistors Optimized for 48V Automotive Power Supply Systems

RS tackles industrial inefficiency with integrated motion control solutions and support

Purdue drone initiatives focus on the future of autonomy in the sky

May 1, 2026

FLUX GmbH Releases Whitepaper on Precision Position Feedback for Aiming and Tracking Systems in Defense Applications

Now available from Powell are compact and highly reliable Micro-D SMT connectors from Winchester

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AI-Powered PCB Layout Tool Delivers a Working SBC

Posted on May 15 at 8:46am by GreensKeeper

What are you not allowed to tell us ?

AI Data Centers in Space: Bonkers or Visionary?

Posted on May 13 at 8:40am by Ron Cline

Hi Max -- it's interesting you should raise FDSOI as an example ... I'm now retired, but was at Lattice when you wrote that article, working under the CTO, Dave Rutledge (now deceased), who with technologist Stewart Logie originally drove the Samsung process inside the company. SEUs are indeed dramatically reduced ...

AI Data Centers in Space: Bonkers or Visionary?

Posted on May 13 at 8:32am by Max Maxfield

I agree, the Kessler Syndrome (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kessler_syndrome) would give us all a very "bad hair day" indeed.

AI Data Centers in Space: Bonkers or Visionary?

Posted on May 12 at 11:11pm by John

As much as like this concept, I fear that this is another expensive pack of cards in the house of cards we are building in space. I refer to the Kessler Syndrome of course, a chain reaction of collisions which you very nearly touched on in your excellent article. I ...

AI Data Centers in Space: Bonkers or Visionary?

Posted on May 12 at 9:27am by Max Maxfield

Hi Ron -- good question -- I'll ask Euwyn to respond -- in the meantime, I have a couple of thoughts. One is the FDSOI process used in Lattice FPGAs (see Handling Radiation in SRAM-Based FPGAs https://www.eejournal.com/article/handling-radiation-in-sram-based-fpgas-part-2/) and the other is the recent article I ...

AI Data Centers in Space: Bonkers or Visionary?

Posted on May 12 at 7:32am by Ron Cline

In geosynchronous orbit, outside the protection of the earth's magnetic field, hard SEL upsets will be a bigger challenge, especially with the large inference chips that are contemplated. Will fault detectors be able to power down the system before thermal runaway? That will be a big engineering challenge, as process ...

Want Physical AI? Just Add Water!

Posted on May 5 at 12:31pm by Max Maxfield

We can but pity those who don the undergarments of authority and stride the corridors of power, thinking lofty thoughts beyond the ken of mortal man.

Want Physical AI? Just Add Water!

Posted on May 5 at 8:01am by MD

Executives—is there anything they can't do? I mean, *I* could never come up with the idea of using a pencil as a size reference in *days*, let alone mere hours. No wonder they get the big bucks.

Is a $6.99, Tilswall 6000-count Multimeter from Amazon a Tool or a Toy?

Posted on May 4 at 12:12pm by Steven Leibson

Contemporary handheld multimeters like the Fluke 101 now use pads on the pcb for their mode switches. Vendors do not use real rotary switches like they did back in the 1970s and 1980s. You are correct that this is a wear and failure point for meters from all vendors. Even genuine ...

Is a $6.99, Tilswall 6000-count Multimeter from Amazon a Tool or a Toy?

Posted on May 4 at 9:00am by uwe

Not visible on the picture but from the front I guess that the mode switch contacts are printed on the pcb. This gives a point of failure, because the typical pcb surface with some tin on top of copper traces is only good for a limited number of operations. So ...

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