Design Solutions magazine

By expanding its franchise portfolio through a partnership with 3PEAK, an international supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal components, Rutronik is adding more than 2,800 components to its product portfolio and strengthening its expertise, particularly in the areas of signal processing, power supply, and industrial communication. Under the agreement, the existing franchise will be added to the regions of North America, Greater China, and Southeast Asia.

Nov 6, 2026 | Electrical & electronics, Events Azoteq’s sensing ICs detect touch, proximity and movement, while its haptic range can drive the feedback that lets a user feel a response. See the technology with Astute Group at electronica 2026 and explore what a more tactile interface could bring to your product. Think of a smartwatch confirming a selection with a short pulse, a trackpad acknowledging a press or a gaming control responding beneath the user’s fingers.

6K Inc. has announced that the United States Department of War, through its Office of Strategic Capital, has provided the company with a conditional loan commitment of up to $250 million intended to support the construction and development of a domestic cathode materials production facility in Jackson, Tennessee.

Effective November 1, 2026, TM Robotics is the exclusive sales agent for Shibaura Machine LWB‘s complete portfolio of horizontal and vertical injection moulding machines in the UK and Ireland. TM Robotics will provide machinery and robot sales alongside servicing and integrated automation consultancy, supporting customers seeking individual machines or complete automated production solutions.

Nov 6, 2026 | Electrical & electronics, Events XMOS voice processors separate speech from background noise and loudspeaker echo, helping a device capture the voice it needs to hear. Meet the Reachy Mini robot with Astute Group at electronica 2026 and explore the audio processing behind its voice interface. Reachy Mini’s Seeed Studio reSpeaker audio system uses the XMOS VocalFusion XVF3800 to capture speech while managing noise and the robot’s own playback.

The full requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) will not take effect until the end of 2027, but the first milestone became active on September 11, 2026. This initial rollout requires original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of connected electronic products in consumer, commercial and industrial markets to report severe security incidents and exploited vulnerabilities.

Under a new agreement, Lane Electronics will be supplying New York-based IEH Corporation’s extensive range of connector and contact products throughout the UK, Ireland and Poland. Nick Wheeler, Sales Director of Lane Electronics, commented: “This agreement represents an important opportunity for Lane Electronics and our customers.

Bumax is investing in a new 9,700 sqm factory in Sandviken, Sweden, which will replace the current factory in Åshammar which has manufactured high-performance stainless steel fasteners since the 1950s. “The new production facility will provide us with many advantages – from optimising our production and reducing production lead times, to operating more energy efficiently and helping us to further reduce our carbon footprint,” said Martin Dahlgren, CEO at BUMAX AB.

Precision engineering experts at Accu share their advice on how aspiring engineers can build their skills and stand out to employers. For those considering university, researching different engineering disciplines is an important first step. Mechanical, electrical, civil and aerospace engineering all offer different career opportunities, so prospective students should explore which areas best match their interests and strengths.

Enginuity and the UK Metals Council (UKMC) are combining their efforts to strengthen the voice of SMEs in engineering and manufacturing. The company’s signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the NEC in Birmingham to mark day two of the UK Metals Expo 2026.