Human-machine interface (HMI) design is one of the most critical aspects of product design. It’s a delicate balance of form and function, facilitating communication between machines or devices and the humans that operate them. HMIs must support the product’s functionality in a way that’s user-friendly for the humans tasked with operating the machine. In other words, …
Electrical engineering professionals require more than just technical aptitude and the right education to be successful. Engineering is a complex field with many sub-specialties, each requiring specialized expertise. Electrical engineering, along with other engineering specialties, requires critical thinking skills, a willingness to look at problems from varied perspectives to uncover ideal solutions, exceptional communications skills …
Product design engineers must possess a variety of traits to be successful in their respective fields. Product design and engineering entails an innovative approach to problem solving, intuition, and empathy. They must be flexible and willing to adjust both goals and methods readily, among many other characteristics and behaviors. So what traits are the most important indicators of success? …
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Designing and developing a new product is no simple feat, as any engineer, product designer, or developer knows too well. Challenges range from understanding the target customer’s preferences, to developing products that balance functionality and simplicity, and even considering how a product might connect to the Internet and what security risks this poses to end users. Weigh …
Membrane switch designers throw around quite a few industry terms. Some of these terms refer to design and printing technologies that serve various purposes in membrane switch design, such as digital printing and screen printing. These processes provide visual elements for the graphic overlay, aiding usability by creating visual cues and labels for different functions …
User Interface (UI) engineering is a quickly-evolving field of study, as technology advances and innovation affects nearly every aspect of the industry. Additionally, UI engineers are becoming more involved in user experience, design, and the psychology associated with these related fields. As users expect more ease of use out of products, UI engineers need to …
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Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) contain tracks, pads, and other features, etched from copper sheets and laminated onto a non-conductive substrate. These etched features electrically connect electronic components, and the PCB offers mechanical support as well. The Evolution of Circuit Boards to the Modern PCB Before PCBs, creating a circuit board was a “laborious process of …
Electrical and electronic engineering requires a deep knowledge of all things electrical, from mathematics to circuitry, and everything in-between. Hundreds, if not thousands, of tools, mobile apps, and software products exist in the marketplace, all targeted to electrical engineering professionals. But, it’s not always easy for busy electrical engineers to find the time to search …
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