• 14/01/2021
  • Software, technology

The seven principles of software testing

Software testing is essential and should be an active process throughout the entire software lifecycle. Important terms to consider here include: ...

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The seven principles of software testing
  • 07/01/2021
  • Standards

Latest news on the RoHS directive – RoHS 2 or RoHS 3?

Does RoHS mean anything to you? The abbreviation stands for "Restriction of Hazardous Substances," with the official German term "Beschränkung der Nutzung" (Restriction of Use). ...

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Latest news on the RoHS directive – RoHS 2 or RoHS 3?
  • 11/12/2020
  • Generally

Annual Review 2020

Another year is drawing to a close. Despite the pandemic, it was an exciting and very successful year. I would like to ...

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Annual Review 2020
  • 27/10/2020
  • Hardware, Tools

How do I integrate Spice models into LTspice?

Those who enjoy working with LTspice appreciate the existing component models. However, for more complex components, these are largely limited. ...

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How do I integrate Spice models into LTspice?
  • 27/09/2020
  • Events

Event tip: Functional Safety in AI-based Systems

ⓘ This event has already ended. The VDI Working Group Systems Engineering is hosting its third webinar this year. After the ...

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Event tip: Functional Safety in AI-based Systems
  • 31/08/2020
  • Hardware, standards

Hardware development process

It's always interesting to think outside the box – how is hardware developed in other industries? One of the ...

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Hardware development process
  • 28/07/2020
  • Mechanics, Technology

Additive manufacturing

Additive/generative manufacturing processes have experienced a real boom in public discourse in recent years. These processes involve... ...

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Additive manufacturing
  • 25/06/2020
  • Hardware, Tools

Worst-case analysis with LTSpice

When developing circuits, one always has to deal with components subject to tolerances, which can affect the functionality of the circuit more or less. ...

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Worst-case analysis with LTSpice
  • 22/06/2020
  • General, Documentation, Systems Engineering

Requirements engineering of a developer

In one of my recent training sessions on requirements engineering, a hardware developer demonstrated, as part of a homework assignment, that he had mastered the... ...

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Requirements engineering of a developer
  • 08/05/2020
  • Guest blogs, standards

The third edition of ISO 14971

Application of risk management to medical devices. The third edition of ISO 14971 was published in December 2019. This article summarizes the ...

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The third edition of ISO 14971
  • 30/04/2020
  • Generally

International sockets

It's often said that different countries have different customs. But different countries also mean different electrical outlets. This article will explain that. ...

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International sockets
  • 24/04/2020
  • Events

Event tip: “Learning Organization” in Systems Engineering

ⓘ This event has already ended. The new format „AK-SE goes digital“ opens the first webinar of the year with a ...

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Event tip: “Learning Organization” in Systems Engineering