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AI at the Edge — Driving Smarter Devices

October 31, 2023

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...

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Arming Antennas for Transition to 6G

October 20, 2023

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,...

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Mission Critical — Product Realization for Aerospace & Defense

October 17, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving aerospace and defense (A&D) market, product realization services have become a critical part of mission and commercial success. With dwindling research and development (R&D) budgets, an ever-increasing need to field products faster, and requirements to fit more...

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Designing a Medical Device to Delight the End User

October 12, 2023

Successful medical device design and development requires a multidisciplinary approach. Collaborating with a seasoned industrial design team — along with an experienced team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers — will help to ensure your product’s safety and efficacy, as well as...

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Sixth-Generation Networks — Pushing New Boundaries

August 10, 2023

As the world welcomes Fifth Generation (5G) wireless networks and technology, the engineers at Benchmark are readying for what lies ahead in Sixth Generation (6G) networks. In a new article, “Sixth Generation Networks Push New Boundaries”, appearing in the digital editions of Electronic Design and ...

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Point of Care Miniaturization and Cybersecurity

July 12, 2023

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, point of care (POC) miniaturized medical devices have emerged as a promising solution to address the needs of patients and healthcare practitioners. These specialized devices offer convenience, mobility, and faster diagnoses, revolutionizing the way...

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Benchmark—Pushing Boundaries For RF/Microwave Systems

July 6, 2023

At this year’s International Microwave Symposium (IMS 2023), we caught up with members of the Benchmark team to find out what they were sharing with conference attendees. In this interview, Bryan Halladay explained how Benchmark’s diverse offering—including RF engineering, microelectronic assembly,...

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Benchmark Celebrates the Grand Reopening of Our Almelo Facility

June 26, 2023

On Friday, June 23, Benchmark celebrated the much-anticipated Grand Reopening of its engineering and manufacturing facility in Almelo, the Netherlands. While the facility was never closed during the renovations, we’re calling it a Grand Reopening due to a complete revitalization of the facility...

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Benchmark at IMS 2023

June 22, 2023

This year, the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) held their flagship event from June 11 – 16 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. The week was packed with technical lectures, bootcamps, interactive forums, exhibits, and showcases featuring well over 500 exhibiting...

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Center of Excellence for Fluid Management – Almelo, Netherlands

June 15, 2023

Welcome to our blog series on Benchmark’s Centers of Excellence. These centers embody our commitment to excellence, focusing on their expertise, resources, and certifications in key technologies. Our Centers of Excellence represent the pinnacle of technical competence, delivering the best solutions...

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RF Testing in Manufacturing

June 13, 2023

To say that wireless devices are ubiquitous in our society today would be a vast understatement. In fact, sometimes it seems like wire is only used today for fencing livestock and stringing guitars. The same is true for the use of wire for communications and connectivity—it is diminishing rapidly.

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Vertical Integration Might be Great at Making Ducks—But What if Your Product is a Swan?

May 18, 2023

“Vertical integration is the business arrangement in which a company controls different stages along the supply chain. Instead of relying on external suppliers, the company strives to bring processes in-house to have better control over the production process. Though vertical integration may result...

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