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Global SMT & Packaging closes UK site
Sad to see that Global SMT & Packaging has closed the UK site yesterday. Although the UK content is still available on the global site, it…
SENSOR+TEST 2009 attendance
The organisers of SENSOR+TEST 2009 have announced that they attracted 537 exhibitors and "approx." 7000 visitors. The exhibitors number compares well…
Results of 1st Elektronik automotive congress
The first Elektronik automotive congress was held in Munich on 19th May. The organisers, Weka, report that the event attracted 16 exhibitors/sponsors…
D&E to publish case study special issue
Here's a really good idea from "DESIGN&ELEKTRONIK". The magazine will publish a case study special in September 2009, providing design engineers…
Power Electronics Europe acquired by DFA Media
I've just heard that DFA Media has acquired ‘Power Electronics Europe’ magazine and website. It's good to see that there is support for Power…
Findlay Media launches engineering awards
Findlay Media, the publishers of New Electronics and several other engineering titles have launched the british engineering excellence awards, which…
FTC tries to regulate paid-for blogging
Professional journalists have long complained about the lack of transparency from some influential bloggers, so I was interested to read a Business…
Elektra awards open for entries
The 2009 Elektra (European Electronics Industry) Awards are now open for entries. It’s time to enter the Elektra Awards 2009. This year there are…
Embedded Masterclass beats the crunch
It's great to hear about events and publications in our industry that are doing well, despite the recession. The Embedded Masterclass recently showed…
Call for papers – MAE 09
The organisers of the 3rd annual Military and Aerospace Electronics Conference and Exhibition (MAE09) have issued a call for papers. Relevant…