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Smarter power, tighter integration and faster connectivity
Rethinking Industrial Storage: Endurance performance and the demands of the edge
Flexible NFC and the rise of intelligent packaging at scale
Silicon photonics scales up: enabling next-generation optical interconnects for cloud AI
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Inside PLANET: Engineering highe ciency DIN rail power at the schematic level
High-current DC relays rethink isolation for compact ESS and EV charging designs
Real-Time Edge: TI on TSN, Edge AI & IIoT
High-power, three-phase exibility: inside TDK-Lambda TPS4500 design
Energy storage systems: How to easily and safely manage your battery pack
Mission-critical interconnect solutions for space applications
Etching for a greener future: Why energy innovation is converging
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Vector Photonics demos free space optical communication using a PCSEL
VOptical link requirement refects trend for increased use of fbre optic technologies in high voltage applications
ector Photonics, the Scottish start-up which is pioneering the use of photonic crystal surface emitting lasers (PCSEL) in secure communications, has announced the frst successful public demonstration of PCSEL technology for optical communication outside of a lab. On 31st March 2026, Vector Photonics’ PCSELs were used to transmit data across the Clyde from the Glasgow Science Centre to the Clydeside Distillery, using a system designed and built by Fraunhofer UK.
Dr Richard Taylor, Chief Executive Offcer and Founder of Vector Photonics said: “This is a major step forward for Vector Photonics, proving that our technology is a commercial reality in real-world applications. We believe that the demo is the most advanced application of a PCSEL to date, advancing it from a Technology Readiness level (TRL) of 4/5 to 6/7.”
www.vectorphotonics.co.uk
Micro-D SMT connectors from Winchester now available through Powell Electronics
OIMC recently completed production of a major optical link requirement for a leading energy distribution company. As the pace of electrifcation accelerates, OMC has noted that demand for fbre optic technologies is rising rapidly, particularly in high voltage (HV) applications – and the company continues to optimise its production to ensure it keeps pace. This has included the introduction of cobots to assist with labour-intensive repetitive and time-consuming tasks, increasing throughput and capacity up to 10x, while crucially maintaining quality and ensuring consistency.
“We are pleased to be able to fulfl these requirements for large quantities of custom variants of our industrial fbre-optic datalinks and optoelectronic cable assemblies,” said William Heath, OMC Managing Director. “Mission-critical HV applications in power generation, transmission, distribution and supply infrastructure include reliable interference-resistant and electrically isolated sensing, monitoring, data transmission, communications and control.
www.omc-uk.com
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n stock at Powell Electronics are the rugged Micro-D surface-mount connectors from Winchester. The devices provide a secure mechanical and electrical interface capable of withstanding high vibration, shock and other environmental stresses, making them ideal for the stringent demands of high-reliability electronic applications across aerospace, defense, medical and industrial sectors.
The connectors feature a compact rectangular form factor with multiple rows of precision-engineered pins or sockets, available in a wide variety of pin counts and confgurations. The low-profle design supports space-constrained applications while maintaining signal integrity and long-term reliability. Designed for surface mount technology (SMT), the Micro-D connectors are soldered directly onto printed circuit board (PCB) copper pads, enabling effcient assembly and robust electrical performance.
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Anglia Components has signed a Pan European authorised distribution agreement with Same Sky, the established manufacturer of an ever-expanding range of product technologies. Same Sky was formerly known as CUI Devices. Commented David Pearson, Anglia’s technical director: “This partnership signifcantly enhances our audio portfolio and expands the breadth of innovative technologies we can offer. Same Sky also brings a rapidly developing range of interconnect solutions and an extensive selection of thermal management products, including Fans and Peltier devices. We are looking forward to bringing these innovative components to our UK and EU customer base through www.anglia-live.com, our online platform.”
Panasonic Industry Europe is introducing the new FX-250 digital fbre sensor designed to support users in their daily working routines as effectively as possible.
The FX-250 offers a large, high-contrast OLED display providing excellent readability and shows not only numerical values, but also fully written text. This makes menu navigation intuitive and signifcantly reduces the risk of operating errors, especially for less experienced users or teams working in shifts. As a result, settings can be checked and adjusted quickly even from a distance, helping reduce set-up time and machine downtime.
A particularly practical feature is the new two-step limit teaching, which no longer requires manual adjustment of the emitted light. By simply pressing a button twice, the sensor reliably learns the switching threshold—even under challenging lighting conditions such as refections or incident light saturation. This makes machine setup considerably faster and ensures stable detection of shiny, transparent, or very small components, providing reliable performance even in demanding industrial environments. industry.panasonic.eu
Pickering launches Test System Architect
Pickering Interfaces, the leading supplier of modular signal switching and simulation solutions for use in electronic test and verifcation, has announced Test System Architect, a free online graphical toolset designed to simplify signal path design for electronic test systems, allowing engineers to design, confgure, and visualize complete test architectures before deployment.
For Same Sky, EMEA Sales Director Neil Whittington added: “We value Anglia’s blend of modern e-commerce capability and traditional people-centric service. Anglia is renowned for carrying a broad and deep inventory, which is particularly important to the many SMEs that make up a large portion of our European customer base.”
www.anglia-live.com
“Pickering is already recognized as the value leader in PXI. But hardware typically represents less than half of the total cost of an automated test system,” explains Kyle Voosen, Product Marketing Manager at Pickering. “The greater challenge for our customers lies in the engineering, integration, and assembly effort required to deliver those systems into production. Test System Architect directly addresses this challenge by making the signal path explicit and architecturally visible earlier in the design process, resulting in faster system development, fewer integration errors, and a more predictable deployment schedule.”
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