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Image of Webinar – 5 Ways AI Is Changing Electronic Design and Test Webinar – 5 Ways AI Is Changing Electronic Design and Test

Learn how AI can create a meaningful impact across system design, measurement automation, test sequence management, and data analysis.

Image of Take a Tour of the DigiKey Booth at OpenSauce 2026 Take a Tour of the DigiKey Booth at OpenSauce 2026

One of the things I love most about OpenSauce is that it is not just about seeing cool technology. It is about finding projects that make you want to go home and build something of your own.

Image of 3D Prints To Impress Your Partner 3D Prints To Impress Your Partner

Discover practical 3D printing projects for home organization, gifts, self-care, crafting, and accessories that people will actually use.

Image of See You at OpenSauce 2026: Robots, Soldering, and Really Cool Hardware See You at OpenSauce 2026: Robots, Soldering, and Really Cool Hardware

If you've never been, imagine hundreds of creators, engineers, makers, and builders all gathered in one place to show off the projects they've been obsessing over for months.

Image of The Acute Need for Software Automation in Modern Test Labs The Acute Need for Software Automation in Modern Test Labs Publish Date: 2026-07-08

Discover how software automation, AI, and NI tools help modern test labs improve coverage, repeatability, data access, and engineering productivity.

Image of Debug with the Confidence of 12-Bit Waveform Visibility Debug with the Confidence of 12-Bit Waveform Visibility Publish Date: 2026-07-08

A 12-bit high-definition oscilloscope gives engineers finer visibility into small signal variations riding on larger waveforms.

Image of Handheld Digital Multimeters for Modern Industrial Troubleshooting Handheld Digital Multimeters for Modern Industrial Troubleshooting Publish Date: 2026-07-08

Industrial electrical troubleshooting often draw non-sinusoidal current waveforms. The True RMS value of distorted waveforms needs to be measured.

Image of How to Scale Industrial Monitoring and Control Through Edge-Enabled HMI Platforms How to Scale Industrial Monitoring and Control Through Edge-Enabled HMI Platforms Publish Date: 2026-07-07

Learn how a modular panel and associated software accelerate edge-enabled industrial HMI deployment at scale in harsh industrial applications.

Image of What is an IP Address? What is an IP Address?

Explore IP address fundamentals, from IPv4 and IPv6 formats to DHCP assignment, NAT translation, subnetting, and network communication basics.

Image of Cutting Cable Ties Without Cutting Corners: HellermannTyton’s EVO Cut Hand Tool Cutting Cable Ties Without Cutting Corners: HellermannTyton’s EVO Cut Hand Tool Publish Date: 2026-06-04

Discover how the HellermannTyton EVO Cut safely removes cable ties without damaging wires, improving efficiency and reducing rework.

Image of Docker Part 2: Building Your First Container & Best Practices Docker Part 2: Building Your First Container & Best Practices

We're going to move from theory to practice. We'll run our first container, build a custom Python application, and look at when and when not to use Docker in your projects.

Image of Hardware Accelerators & High Level Synthesis (HLS) Hardware Accelerators & High-Level Synthesis (HLS)

For anybody interested, this article will give a crash course in what exactly constitutes a hardware accelerator and how they can be implemented by anybody.

Image of Common Website Vulnerabilities and How to Fix Them Common Website Vulnerabilities and How to Fix Them

Web development opens the door to creating awesome tools, websites, and personal projects! However, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out how to keep your site secure while building it.

Image of Demystifying Rack Units: How to Get More from Electronics Enclosures and Cabinets Demystifying Rack Units: How to Get More from Electronics Enclosures and Cabinets Publish Date: 2026-05-05

Electronics rack units are an ecosystem of cabinets, shelves, enclosures, hardware, and accessories that manage space, heat, power, and more.

Image of Building a Dynamometer for the Openwheel Project - Part 1 Building a Dynamometer for the Openwheel Project - Part 1

Explore a custom-built dyno for hub motors using load cells and Arduino, enabling accurate power and torque measurements.

Image of Detecting High-Impedance Ground Faults: Limitations of Standard GFDI and Active Diagnostic Solutions Detecting High-Impedance Ground Faults: Limitations of Standard GFDI and Active Diagnostic Solutions Publish Date: 2026-03-18

An examination of the limitations of standard GFDI, the physics of high-impedance faults, and the practical challenges of locating them in 1500 V arrays.

Image of Electronics Teardowns and Recycling Electronics Teardowns and Recycling

A beginner-friendly guide to disassembling electronics, salvaging parts, and disposing of e-waste responsibly.

Image of What You Must Know About Common 3D Model File Types What You Must Know About Common 3D Model File Types

Learn how STEP, STL, OBJ, and 3MF file types store 3D models, differ in accuracy, compression, and metadata, and impact DIY workflows.

Image of Patent Basics For Makers Patent Basics For Makers

Learn the core requirements that determine whether your invention qualifies for patent protection in the U.S.

Image of Hammond 1551SNAP and 1551V Enclosures: Tool-Free Housings for Compact Electronics Hammond 1551SNAP and 1551V Enclosures: Tool-Free Housings for Compact Electronics Publish Date: 2026-02-11

Discover Hammond 1551SNAP and 1551V enclosures with snap-fit assembly, compact designs, and vented options for electronics projects.