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🔴 Elektor Startup Spotlight #3 goes LIVE in just 2 HOURS! Ready to discover five innovative startups? 🚀 Embedd, Adesio, Understand Tech, weeteq, and MYVOX are joining us to showcase their technologies and share their journeys ahead of electronica Fast Forward 2026. ⏰ Today at 16:00 CET | 15:00 UTC | 10:00 EST 💻 Free online event There's still time to join us! Register here: streamyard.com/watch/iGGkbWr…

Have an STM32C5 project idea? Request a FREE NUCLEO-C562RE or NUCLEO-C5A3ZG board from @ST_World and join the STM32Cube Innovation Challenge! Limited boards available through November 2026. elektormagazine.com/stm32cub… #STM32C5 #STM32Cube

Our next Guest Editor edition is taking shape. This time, we’re exploring how electronics designs become reality, from design considerations and the first prototype to a manufactured board. We’ll look at how decisions about PCB layout, material selection, and manufacturing methods shape a board’s performance in the real world—and the technical trade-offs involved along the way. For the next Elektor Guest Editor edition, we’ll be exploring this journey together with a company that works with engineers and electronics developers around the world. Stay tuned for the reveal!

How are you using Raspberry Pi in your projects? Whether you're developing professional applications, building prototypes, teaching electronics, or experimenting with your own ideas, we'd love to hear from you! Elektor's new System Check survey explores how engineers and makers use Raspberry Pi, what influences their project decisions, and their experiences with the platform. Have your say! Take our short survey and share your experience with the electronics community. elektormagazine.com/news/sys…

⏰ Only 24 HOURS until Elektor Startup Spotlight #3! Tomorrow, five exciting startups take the spotlight! 🚀 Meet Embedd, Adesio, Understand Tech, weeteq, and MYVOX as they showcase their innovations and share the stories behind their technologies. Curious about what's next in electronics and deep tech? Join us live! 📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026 ⏰ 16:00 CET | 15:00 UTC | 10:00 EST 💻 Free online event Register now: streamyard.com/watch/iGGkbWr…

Want to write for Elektor Mag and/or our website and get paid for your work? Looking to bring a product to the market and make money with your innovation? We want to hear from you! Elektor is currently seeking proposals and submissions for electronics-related articles, books, courses, products, projects, and videos. elektormagazine.com/elektor-…

Compact, powerful, and ready for precision spot welding! The FNIRSI SWM-20 is a dual-pulse spot welder designed for clean, reliable welds on nickel strips, steel, and other thin metal sheets. ✅ 2-in-1: Spot welder and power bank ✅ 1200 A welding current ✅ 5000 mAh built-in battery ✅ 2.4-inch TFT color display A practical tool for battery pack assembly, electronics repairs, and DIY projects! Discover it at Elektor: elektor.com/products/fnirsi-…

Looking for the right enclosure for your next electronics project? From compact PCB housings to enclosures for industrial automation, choosing the right protection for your electronics is an important part of the design process. Kradex offers a range of enclosures and accessories designed for electronics and automation applications, helping engineers and makers find practical solutions for their projects. Whether you're developing a prototype or preparing a finished product, the right enclosure can make all the difference! Read more on Elektor: elektormagazine.com/news/kra…

Elektor Labs is a free online platform where you can post electronics projects — from MCU-based designs to IoT applications and AI experiments. Collaborate with engineers, makers, and Elektor’s in-house experts. Start sharing today: elektormagazine.com/labs

What if electronic circuits could bend, stretch, or even be printed onto everyday materials? Join Brian Tristam Williams and Wolfgang Mildner, founder of MSWtech and General Chair of LOPEC, for Elektor Engineering Insights #68! Discover how printed and flexible electronics are opening up new possibilities for wearables, sensors, smart packaging, and more. We'll explore manufacturing techniques, real-world applications, and the challenges of moving from prototypes to mass production. 📅 Wednesday, November 25, 2026 ⏰ 16:00 CET 🎁 Plus, a chance to win the e-book Professional SMD Assembly by Paul Rudman! 📖 Learn more on Elektor: elektormagazine.com/news/pri… 🎥 Register for free: streamyard.com/watch/ncFNsJj…

Elektor Lab Talk is going live from electronica 2026 in Munich! Join us for episode #52 as we bring you closer to the action at one of the world's leading electronics trade fairs. Discover what's happening at electronica, explore exciting technologies and innovations, and hear insights from the people shaping the electronics industry. Whether you're attending in person or following from home, don't miss this special edition of Elektor Lab Talk! 📖 Read more on Elektor: elektormagazine.com/news/ele… 🎥 Register now and join us live: streamyard.com/watch/ydyVrmx…

For many startups, one of the biggest challenges is turning a promising concept into a reliable, working product. Through its ST for Startups program, @ST_World provides selected companies with access to engineering expertise and technologies that can help them address technical challenges during development. From choosing suitable components to validating concepts and preparing for production, the right support can help young companies make better technical decisions early in their journey. This is one of the reasons industry collaboration matters, and why we are pleased to have STMicroelectronics supporting electronica Fast Forward 2026.

What if AI could take care of one of the most time-consuming parts of PCB design? Quilter is using artificial intelligence to automate PCB layout, helping engineers explore different design options and reduce the time spent on routing and component placement. By automating repetitive layout tasks, the technology aims to give hardware engineers more time to focus on circuit design, testing, and innovation. Could AI-powered PCB layout become a standard part of the electronics design workflow? Read more on Elektor: elektormagazine.com/news/ai-…

LoRaWAN, Sigfox, NB IoT or LTE M? Choosing the right connectivity technology can make a big difference in an IoT design. Elektor’s Technical Brief, “LPWAN Decoded,” compares the four technologies from an engineering perspective, looking at range, power consumption, coverage, latency, cost, and deployment. It will help you move beyond the specs and understand which option makes sense for a real application. Get yours: elektor.com/products/lpwan-d…

How can modular electronics simplify industrial control system design? Join Brian Tristam Williams and DIY GUY Chris for Elektor Engineering Insights #66, live from the Elektor Fast Forward stage at electronica 2026 in Munich! 📅 Wednesday, November 11 ⏰ 14:30 CET Chris will demonstrate his modular industrial control system, featuring ATmega328 and RP2040 controller boards, expandable industrial I/O modules, and I²C communication. He'll also discuss a CAN-bus-based alternative and future developments. 🎁 Plus, a chance to win Dogan Ibrahim's e-book Controller Area Network Projects with ARM and Arduino! Learn more on Elektor: elektormagazine.com/news/mod… Register for free and join us live: streamyard.com/watch/4d6F9EU…

Too many computers, not enough desk space? Managing multiple systems can quickly become complicated, especially when each one requires its own keyboard, mouse, and monitor. StarTech.com is simplifying multi-system setups with KVM switches that allow users to control several computers from a single workstation. Whether you're working in IT, testing hardware, or managing multiple devices, these solutions can help reduce cable clutter, save space, and make switching between systems easier. Read more on Elektor: elektormagazine.com/news/sta…

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Design with STM32C5 and compete for a share of €5,000 in prizes! The STM32Cube Innovation Challenge from @ST_World and Elektor invites engineers, makers, and students to put their ideas to the test. elektormagazine.com/stm32cub… #STM32C5

Developing a new hardware product takes more than a promising idea. Access to the right technology and engineering expertise can make a significant difference. STMicroelectronics addresses these challenges through ST for Startups, a program designed to support semiconductor and electronic-related startups at different stages of development. Selected companies can access ST technologies, dedicated technical experts, development resources, and opportunities to connect with a wider industry ecosystem. By supporting electronica Fast Forward 2026, @ST_World continues its commitment to helping emerging companies develop technologies with real-world applications.  Learn more about #STforStartups: lnkd.in/e9FjcCVv

Developing a new hardware product takes more than a promising idea. Access to the right technology and engineering expertise can make a significant difference. STMicroelectronics addresses these challenges through ST for Startups, a program designed to support semiconductor and electronic-related startups at different stages of development. Selected companies can access ST technologies, dedicated technical experts, development resources, and opportunities to connect with a wider industry ecosystem. By supporting electronica Fast Forward 2026, @ST_World continues its commitment to helping emerging companies develop technologies with real-world applications.  Learn more about #STforStartups: st.com/content/st_com/en/abo…