Innovation doesn’t always mean creating something entirely new. Some of the most remarkable breakthroughs come from observing ...

Using a microcontroller to manage the operation of a switching power supply allows designers to implement new programmable features previously unavailable from stand-alone controller chips. Many of ...

On first glance, it looks like nothing special. No bells and whistles. Just a simple glass container with a cork topper. But this isn’t any ordinary kitchen item. It’s an Ikea 365+ water carafe. That ...

GPU-accelerated electromagnetic simulation is redefining how engineers design and validate antennas in complex, electrically ...

Transparency and spatial flexibility help create an environment that fosters interaction and innovation among researchers and staff. Photo: Robert Benson, courtesy Goody Clancy Science and research ...

To me, it means users needn't think too much about how to use a product. That is, its use is straightforward and comes naturally. Unfortunately, many products used daily are nonintuitive. That's ...

Design is just problem-solving. Business is just the monetization of problem-solving. Design and business are siblings. To say “design can influence business decisions” is like saying “the wind can ...