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    February 9, 2023
    The Beginner’s Guide to Test Equipment Obsolescence

    Addressing test equipment obsolescence can be a daunting task, further complicated by the speed of innovation. However, you don’t need to be a seasoned engineer or technician to understand the importance of the topic! This...

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    February 2, 2023
    Impacts on the Semiconductor Industry in 2022

    When you think of the phrase “small, yet mighty”, do semiconductors come to mind? While the size of these electronic chips continues to decrease, their status as the powerful building blocks of modern electronics only...

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    December 15, 2022
    The Historic Achievement of Fusion Ignition

    In Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 (2004), Otto Octavius (the character later known as antagonist Doc Ock), has the goal of successfully harnessing the power of a nuclear fusion reactor. He excitedly proclaims “the power of the sun,...

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    December 1, 2022
    5G and the Need for Speed

    It’s an undeniable truth that society is becoming increasingly mobile. The integral role that wireless connectivity plays in our day-to-day lives continually creates the need for new applications, which in turn pushes innovation forward at...

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    November 23, 2022
    Modernizing the EV Battery Test Lab

    Every year, the NI Connect event brings together engineers and business executives from across the globe to discuss the most recent developments in cutting-edge technologies and strategies. At the most recent NI Connect in Munich,...

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    November 16, 2022
    The Versatile Applications of LiDAR

    LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, was first used for applications in meteorology and astronomy. It grew in popularity in 1971, when the Apollo 15 traveled to the Moon and was the first...

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    November 10, 2022
    Standardized Software is Key to Lab Modernization

    It is no secret that tech innovation is accelerating at an incredible rate- and as a result, engineers face increasing pressure to expedite each stage of product development. Each new technological advancement not only opens...

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    October 20, 2022
    How-To: Submitting a RMA Request

    Even the most well maintained systems will encounter issues every now and again. When the unexpected happens, the last thing you want is to jump through hoops to get a repair- which is why Apex...

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    September 29, 2022
    The Space Tech of Planetary Defense

    On September 26, 2022, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Mission successfully collided with the asteroid “Dimorphos”. While this relatively small asteroid does not pose a threat to Earth, it provided the perfect target to...

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    September 22, 2022
    Electronic Color Coding

    “Cut the red wire!” This is a familiar line to any fan of high-stakes action movies like Lethal Weapon. In the movies, characters hoping to diffuse a bomb before it’s too late are faced with a...

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    September 8, 2022
    Are AI Images Real Art?

    In August 2022, Jason M. Allen won first place at the Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Competition. The category for his submission was “digital arts/digitally manipulated photography”. Normally this award wouldn’t make national news headlines,...

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    August 25, 2022
    LEGO®, LabVIEW, and Robots- Oh My!

    As one of the largest companies in the world, the bright colors of plastic Lego bricks are a familiar sight to any toy aisle. These interlocking bricks provide an engaging outlet for creativity and innovation,...

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