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    Applied Power in the Lone Star State

    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    ­How was your Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC)? For PSD, APEC is like the Super Bowl, World Cup, and Wrestlemania all rolled into one. Other shows might have more attendees or larger layouts. Some events attract celebrity guests or take place in literal casinos. But no gala is as germane to
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    Date:
    04/01/2026
    An Industrial Homecoming in the West

    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    ­Welcome to the April edition of Power Systems Design Europe. One of the megatrends in the world today, at least for the western world, is the reshoring of manufacturing. A large amount of our production capabilities had been offshored to China and other areas of the Far East in the last half century, and thanks ma
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    Date:
    04/01/2026
    Helping to Rewire Aerospace

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    ­The electrification of aerospace and defence is a complete rethinking of flight. From advanced electric propulsion systems to digitally interconnected power networks, every cable, connector and material choice now carries the weight of performance, safety and sustainability. The drive to reduce emissions and im
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    Date:
    04/01/2026
    SMD PIR Sensor Enables the Next Generation of Smarter Living

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    Figure 1: The IRS-D200ST00R1 sensor, developed to address the limitations of traditional PIR sensors

    ­As homes, offices, and cities grow more connected, engineers are expected to deliver designs that are not only intelligent and secure but also energy-efficient and scalable. From remote health monitoring to adaptive lighting and automated security, passive infrared (PIR) sensors remain a core component in en
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    Date:
    04/01/2026
    The Industrial Electronics Market: Present State and Emerging Needs

    Kevin Parmenter, Pins Out Engineering, for TSC America, Inc.

    ­The industrial electronics market is undergoing a period of steady growth and transformation, driven by “Industry 4.0,” and the overall need for more resilient, efficient systems. The global market value was $187.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $342.6 billion by 2032 (a CAGR of 7.9%). Unlike consumer
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    Date:
    04/01/2026
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