SETTING THE BENCHMARK

Electronic circuits are growing smarter while shrinking in size and processing increasingly faster digital signals. Designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) for high-speed digital (HSD) circuits is as difficult as manufacturing those circuits. But for engineers aiming for miniaturized,...

The concept of a circular economy has emerged as a critical pathway toward sustainable innovation and growth. This article explores the principles and applications of the circular economy. It highlights the circular economy's relevance in addressing environmental challenges—such as polluted water,...

Benchmark CTO Jan Janick is a respected leader with over 30 years of directing high-performance multicultural product development teams. He currently guides our global engineering teams, partnering with some of the world's leading innovators.

With the widespread impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, defense strategies must adapt. One clear example of this adaptation involves soldier training cycles. As commercial and defense technologies such as virtual reality (VR) continue to drive each other forward...

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, enhancing product design isn't just about meeting environmental goals—it's a strategic move for future growth. Beyond the environmental benefits, redesigning products focusing on Total Environmental Impact (TEI), or Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can...

For the aerospace and defense industry, electronic products must always perform reliably, especially when exposed to harsh or poor operating conditions. Hostile operating environments can be defined by parameters such as shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, or any combination thereof....

When it comes to cybersecurity, "absolute" security does not exist. Instead, it's a balance of risk management and pragmatic safeguarding. The goal is not to achieve impenetrability but to reach a state of sufficient security where risks are understood, measured, and consciously accepted.

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Modern electronic circuit designs pack as much functionality and performance as possible into the smallest spaces, but this requires meeting challenging electrical and mechanical goals for printed circuit boards (PCBs). Fortunately, for years, Benchmark’s PCB design engineers have tracked the...

The Benchmark Site Profile is an ongoing blog highlighting engineering and operations teams worldwide. This month features our two outstanding engineering and manufacturing sites in Minnesota —Winona and Rochester.

The rapid growth of connected and miniaturized medical devices has empowered healthcare providers to offer patients greater autonomy in managing their health from the comfort of their homes. Wearable devices seamlessly integrate with mobile apps, enabling continuous data collection and analysis...

Smarter electronic devices are tackling greater workloads and more complex tasks with the aid of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. AI analyzes data to recognize patterns and anomalies, helping us make more informed decisions based on data analysis. Just as advances in the quality and...

Antennas are critical components for wireless communications networks, as many have learned for Fifth Generation (5G) systems, and they will be just as important when those systems morph into the Sixth Generation (6G). A number of leading OEMs have developed many innovative antenna designs for 5G,...