The FDA has finalized guidance on premarket submission requirements for weight loss medical devices, covering non-clinical testing, clinical study design, and benefit-risk analysis. Developers of intragastric implants, aspiration therapy systems, and neuromodulators will want to review the agency's recommendations closely.
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Global markets don’t run on assumptions—they run on accredited data. ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation gives manufacturers the consistency, accuracy, and credibility regulators expect. See why accreditation has become a competitive advantage across every major industry.
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The FCC has adopted new rules to accelerate high‑speed network deployment, eliminating certain filing requirements and streamlining technology transition processes. The changes also grant blanket authority to grandfather legacy services, freeing resources to expand modern broadband infrastructure and transition communities away from outdated copper networks.
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Medical electrical equipment standards are complex—and noncompliance is costly. This article breaks down the top 10 barriers manufacturers face when navigating IEC 60601 and related standards, from EMC testing and isolation diagrams to risk management and software documentation, with practical guidance to streamline certification and avoid delays.
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The IEC 60601 family of standards is undergoing its most significant update in decades. This article explains how the 4th Edition of IEC 60601‑1 restructures safety, performance, terminology, and collateral requirements—and what these changes mean for medical electrical equipment development, conformity assessment, and future regulatory pathways.
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Product documentation can protect manufacturers—or expose them to serious liability. This article explains best practices for managing product safety records across the product lifecycle, including defensive writing, document retention, post‑sale reporting, and structured document management programs that demonstrate proactive commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and product liability risk reduction.
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Conducted emissions testing on custom PCBs shows how moving a decoupling capacitor farther from an IC can increase emissions across multiple frequency bands. Using CISPR 25 methods, this study compares capacitor placements and via topologies to reveal how distance and inductance shape PDN behavior.
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Small form factor devices often fail traditional field‑induced CDM testing, prompting the need for contact‑first methods. This article compares CC‑TLP, low‑impedance contact CDM, and relay‑based CDM techniques, outlining how each provides more repeatable, lower‑noise stress conditions for bare die and wafer‑level testing.
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Learn how electrical safety testing must adapt to Industry 4.0 production environments with automated, high-speed hipot testing. This application note explains how programmable tests, seamless PLC/robot integration, and traceable data capture with Vitrek testers help manufacturers boost throughput, improve quality, and maintain compliance in smart, automated production lines.
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NASA has confirmed the disintegration of Van Allen Probe A during its reentry over the Pacific after nearly 14 years in orbit. Launched in 2012 to study Earth’s radiation belts, the probes far exceeded their expected mission life before being shut down in 2019.
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The WSEN‑PDMS is a highly accurate differential pressure sensor offering ±1 mbar precision, 16‑bit resolution, and flexible analog or digital interfaces. With multiple nozzle options, broad MCU compatibility, and a –25°C to +85°C operating range, it supports HVAC, filtration, automation, and medical applications.
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ITG’s PM1201C081 Series is an ultra‑low‑profile 5mm dual‑channel power block delivering 80A per phase with a 37.5% boost in power density. Its compact footprint, strong thermal performance, and integrated protection features make it ideal for high‑density data center, telecom, and networking applications.
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Electrically fast transient (EFT/B) testing simulates switching and motor-induced transients that can disrupt electronic systems. This article explains the fundamentals of EFT immunity, outlines practical benchtop testing alternatives, and provides step-by-step guidance for identifying and resolving EFT susceptibility before formal compliance testing.
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The FCC is preparing to vote on a proposal that would restrict the use of offshore call centers by U.S.-based communications providers. The plan would impose new requirements for language proficiency, disclosure, onshore call transfer, and handling of sensitive customer data.
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The organizers of the Ig Nobel Awards have moved the 2026 ceremony from the United States to Zurich, citing safety concerns for international attendees. The event will take place September 3, with a separate celebration for winners scheduled later in the month in Boston.
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OPEX Corporation has completed a Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Readiness Assessment with ONEKEY as part of its CRA Fast Start program. The assessment validated OPEX’s secure development practices and identified targeted improvements to support upcoming EU cybersecurity compliance requirements.
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ETSI has released the first version of OpenOP, an open-source operator platform enabling telco cloud network federation and 6G experimentation. OpenOP Release 1 supports CAMARA APIs, edge cloud orchestration, and AI-driven capability exposure for developers, operators, and research communities.
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Compliance failures can devastate product development—leading to recalls, financial losses, and long-term brand damage. This article explores real-world engineering case studies, including Samsung’s battery recall, Volkswagen’s emissions scandal, Intel’s processor bug, and Boeing’s 737 MAX issues, revealing actionable lessons to strengthen compliance, safety, and quality processes across industries.
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The Federal Communications Commission plans to vote on new rules designed to speed deployment of high‑speed networks. The proposal would remove certain filing requirements, streamline technology transition approvals, and allow carriers to retire legacy copper-based services in favor of next-generation infrastructure.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued updated guidance on cybersecurity requirements for medical device premarket submissions, aligning more closely with current quality management system standards, emphasizing lifecycle risk management, and encouraging manufacturers to adopt secure product development frameworks.
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