➀ The author needed a wall mount for a 15.6in portable monitor and struggled to find a suitable one for VESA 75. ➁ The solution came from printing a custom mount using a 3D printer. ➂ The design process took about two hours, and the mount is made of PETg with a 2mm shell and 30% infill. It holds the monitor securely.

➀ The Duke of Edinburgh visited the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) on its Skylon Campus in Herefordshire. ➁ The campus will house the Centre for Automated Manufacture, the Centre for Future Skills, and the Centre for Advanced Timber Technology. ➃ NMITE aims to provide new educational opportunities, contribute to regional economic growth, and serve as a catalyst for positive change in the region.

➀ Sascha Kunzmann has been appointed as the new President of Alps Alpine Europe, succeeding Wilfried Baumann. Kunzmann has held various leadership positions within the company and has a deep understanding of the European market. ➁ Wilfried Baumann will remain as corporate v-p of the Japanese parent company and continue to oversee European business. ➂ Alps Alpine is a manufacturer of electromechanical components and in-vehicle infotainment products, with a significant presence in the European automotive market.

➀ element14, an Avnet Community, has launched the “Start a Movement” Design Challenge, offering 20 engineers the chance to build a project featuring a moving component. Participants will use Analog Devices TMC5272-EVAL kit and QSH4218 NEMA 17 stepper motor to create their projects with automated movement. ➁ The challenge encourages designers to incorporate moving parts in creative ways, with examples including movement control, wearables, and lab and office automation. ➂ Applications are open until October 18, and participants have until December 3 to complete their projects. The grand prize includes a KELKART 27.5 Inch Electric Bike.

➀ Mouser and Altium collaborate to support electronics education and career development worldwide; ➁ The partnership aims to empower the next generation of electronic design engineers through access to advanced design tools; ➂ The program prepares university students for industry-ready skills with Altium's design software and Mouser's educational content.

➀ The article reviews a free handbook on bipolar junction transistors by Nexperia, which requires providing personal details for download. ➁ The handbook covers a wide range of topics from basic physics to practical circuit applications. ➂ The author highly recommends the book, despite its Nexperia-centric focus.

➀ Engineers at Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have created a new two-dimensional field-effect transistor (FET) using single-crystalline aluminum oxide, which addresses issues of high gate leakage and low dielectric strength. ➁ The FETs are designed to be smaller and more energy-efficient, potentially reducing the need for frequent recharging in smartphones and enabling more features in devices without increasing their size. ➂ The development is crucial for the advancement of 5G devices and IoT applications, where miniaturization and efficiency are key.

1. The Fraunhofer Institute for Design Technology Mechatronics (IEM) provides the foundation for the next evolutionary stage in production system development. 2. The expertise highlights the potential of digitalization, global uncertainties, and competitive pressure as drivers for networked production systems with high levels of autonomy and adaptability. 3. The report emphasizes the need for collaboration between engineering sectors, the advancement of engineering methods, and investment in knowledge and education.

1. TU Ilmenau offers comprehensive orientation programs for engineering students starting in the winter semester 2024/25. 2. The programs include insights into various engineering fields, visits to companies, and interdisciplinary projects. 3. Students can easily switch majors if they find another field more suitable, without extending their study duration.

1. Overview of the embedded engineering field; 2. Skills and knowledge required for embedded engineering; 3. Career path and opportunities in embedded systems.