The Latest in Defense/Industrial Hardware

    Sept. 26, 2020
    If it's going into a military or industrial application, it'd better be able to take a beating. Here are some of the latest products that fit that description.

    It should come as no surprise that hardware and embedded systems designed for defense and industrial applications need to be ruggedized to handle the harsh environments in which they operate. Shock, vibration, corrosive elements (sand, saltwater, etc.), radiation, and extreme temperatures all can have an adverse effect on electrical components, even in today’s high-tech world. In this roundup, we will take a look at the latest in ruggedized hardware solutions that have hit the market over this past year.

    About the Author

    Cabe Atwell

    Engineer, Machinist, Maker, Writer. A graduate Electrical Engineer actively plying his expertise in the industry and at his company, Gunhead. When not designing/building, he creates a steady torrent of projects and content in the media world. Many of his projects and articles are online at element14 & SolidSmack, industry-focused work at EETimes & EDN, and offbeat articles at Make Magazine. Currently, you can find him hosting webinars and contributing to Penton’s Electronic Design and Machine Design.

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