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The role of AI in PCB manufacturing and assembly [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 9 May 2023 [Share with a friend]( [SPECS & TECHS - Your Industrial Market Resource for Product, News, Technology & Applications] [Classic Automation LLC]( TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS [] [Connecting the world with your custom cable]( [Connecting the world with your custom cable]( New England Wire Technologies Corporation We power the innovations of the future. When your project demands custom cable, NEWT helps achieve your goal. From [Litz]( wire used in high frequency inductors and transformers to the micro-miniature coaxial cable used in [surgical]( robots, our custom projects have been advancing innovation for 120 years. [New England Wire Technologies]( offers collaborative design and development. Why custom cable? We'll share the benefits and considerations. Dream beyond today's technology! [Contact us today](. 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[View now]( [] [Thermal management system in EVs — a semiconductor company’s perspective.]( [Thermal management system in EVs — a semiconductor company's perspective]( Infineon Technologies AG [Discover Infineon's perspective]( of this fast-changing market and solutions to address it. As a semiconductor manufacturer, we are familiar with thermal management systems from different Tiers and OEMs worldwide and derive challenges and needs from collected data. The result: a dedicated product portfolio and solution offerings which will be explored in this presentation. [Learn more]( [] [Webinar: Real World Experience with a Modern HMI Platform]( [Webinar: Real World Experience with a Modern HMI Platform]( Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation Join us May 17th for a discussion on FactoryTalk® Optix™ featuring industry experts that will share insights on how customers use modern technology to achieve their HMI goals. 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Epilog Laser is excited to announce the expansion of the popular Fusion Maker Laser Series. Meeting the needs of the market with more entry-level machinery choices, the Fusion Maker 24 and 36 expanded Epilog’s popular entry-level Fusion Maker Series with larger work areas and higher wattage options. Discover more [here](! [Learn more]( [] [What it takes for MLCCs to meet the high-reliability requirements of medical implantable devices.]( [What it takes for MLCCs to meet the high-reliability requirements of medical implantable devices]( Knowles Precision Devices MLCC manufacturers today are not only tasked with responding to the demand for product miniaturization, but they also need to be sure their MLCCs meet the high-reliability expectations for life-critical applications. This [white paper covers]( ways to overcome challenges associated with ensuring the reliability of electronic components designed for medical devices. 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[Repurposed EV LiBs]( are proving to be a sustainable, cost-effective energy option for domestic battery energy storage systems. Explore more content from our newsletter [Electrical Components](... [View now]( [How microgrids can facilitate net zero carbon emissions.]( [How microgrids can facilitate net zero carbon emissions]( Microgrids can help combat climate change, [facilitate the move toward net zero]( carbon emissions by 2050, and achieve a more sustainable energy future. Explore more content from our newsletter [Environmental Technology](... [Learn more]( CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH [] [This Month's Challenge Sponsored by NewAge Industries]( [This month's challenge sponsored by NewAge Industries]( Wouldn't you love to learn the proper way to install fittings? See these [how-to videos]( for tips on installing barbed, push-to-connect, compression fittings and more. 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