European Electronics Media News
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IET awards open for entries
The IET's innovation awards are open for entries. The awards will be presented at Lords Cricket Ground in November, a venue that should make for a…
Virtual IC exhibition
I don't like virtual exhibitions. The reason for making a website look like an exhibition hall has always eluded me, particularly as virtual bars are…
Editor interview – Rolf Sylvester-Hvid, Aktuel Elektronik
What do you most enjoy about your job? There are so many things to enjoy. From a technological point of view, it's always nice to have a continuous…
Elettronica Oggi gets new circulation certificate
At a time when some publishers have moved away from certifying their circulation (TechInsights being the best example), it is good to see other…
ESC UK Extends call for abstracts deadline
TechInsights has extended the deadline for abstracts until 17th April. All you "right up to the deadline" people, visit the ESC website to take…
Entries for university collaboration awards now open
The Engineer Awards, which aim to reward excellence in collaboration between universities and industry are now open for entries. Both universities…
Do electronics professionals really want local language?
Surely engineers want to read in their local language? Perhaps this received wisdom is under challenge from a recent survey by MMG Publishing, which…
MMG to launch new website
MMG Publishing, are to launch a new website - ElectronicsBOM.com (NB site isn't yet up and running). The site will be targeted at purchasers, rather…
The Findlay buyout
Generally speaking I like to avoid any legal or financial issues on Napier News, but I feel I must make an exception regarding the acquisition of…
Electropages supplies news to iPhone users
Kudos to Electropages, who have just released an iPhone application to supply electronics industry news from their website. Although I'd agree that…