Wendy Vinson

IEE, manufacturer of field-proven military displays, is moving into the production phase of a contract with L3Harris to deliver hundreds of 3ATI Electronic Warfare (EW) Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) following the recent first-flight success of the Viper Shield™ digital electronic warfare system in the single-seat F-16 Block 70.

As the cockpit display portion of a multi-Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) EW System (EWS), IEE’s 3ATI is a critical part of the Viper Shield system.

The full-color 3ATI is a smart display that presents threat data as well as diagnostic functions for the EWS. It also functions as the aircrew controller of the EWS. Through six system control buttons, the unit provides controls to start built-in test, prioritize threats, change modes, and mute audio. It can also give selective menus to regulate and change mission characteristics of the EWS. It features a two-position brightness control button to regulate the screen brightness from NVIS through daylight readable luminance.

“IEE has been working with L3Harris on this game changing technology for several years, and we continue to support the development and production of this 3ATI for the all-digital electronic warfare suite,” said Steve Motter, VP of Business Development. “We congratulate the Viper Shield team for a successful first flight and are happy to have entered the production phase of this exciting project.”

IEE’s 3ATI is customisable to size, resolution, interface and bezel design.

Find out more about Solsta’s custom display capabilities.

Product Features and Specifications

• Active display area: 2.38” x 2.38″
• 24-bit color
• 480 x 480 pixel resolution, RGB vertical stripe arrangement
• Choice of bezel buttons or control knob
• Backlit LED
• Adjustable brightness control, day/night mode
• MIL-STD-1553B and RS-422 Tx/Rx (x2) serial interface; other interfaces available
• Processor: DM370 System on Module (SOM) with:
o ARM® Cortex® -A8 at 800 MHz, 256/512 or 512/512 MB DRAM/Flash
o TMS320C64x+™ DSP core at 800 MHz
o POWER SGX™ graphics accelerator

About IEE:

For over 75 years, IEE has been a trusted provider of enhanced displays for military and industrial applications. From rapid prototyping of custom designs to full-scale production runs, IEE’s factory in Sylmar, CA produces innovative displays with advanced features like low-latency video processing, high-bright and NVIS backlighting, and lightweight, ruggedized enclosures. IEE’s direct control of critical process steps reduces costs, decreases production lead times and improves lifecycle management. IEE is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified.

Avalue Technology has announced the launch of the MAB-T660, a slim, AI-ready barebone system meticulously engineered for seamless integration into medical and retail ecosystems. This compact yet powerful system offers robust computing, extensive connectivity, and impressive scalability, all within a sleek industrial-grade chassis.

The Rise of Edge AI Hardware

According to recent market insights, the Edge AI Hardware Market is projected to reach USD 6.90 billion by 2032, driven by the growing demand for intelligent, localized data processing across sectors such as healthcare, retail and industrial automation. Compact, scalable solutions like the MAB-T660 are key to meeting this demand. With high-performance processing, GPU support, and advanced AI algorithms, they analyze images in real-time, delivering precise results for better decision-making.

The MAB-T660 boasts a slim, white chassis with refined rounded edges, adhering to IT-grade standards for both safety and aesthetics. Its lightweight and compact design make it ideal for space-limited environments such as point-of-care setups, diagnostic imaging stations, telemedicine units and customer-facing kiosks.

Powered by Intel® 12th/13th Gen Alder Lake/Raptor Lake processors and supporting up to 64GB DDR5 RAM, the MAB-T660 delivers high-performance computing for AI workloads and imaging tasks. Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 770 powers dual DP++ and HDMI 2.1b outputs, supporting for 8K@60Hz resolutions, making it ideal for advanced visualization.

Key Features of MAB-T660

Intel® R680E chipset
2 x SO-DIMM DDR5, up to 64GB
1 x 2.5″ SATA drive bay, with RAID 0/1 support
Rich I/O: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x Intel® i226LM 2.5GbE LAN
Display Outputs: 2 x DP++, 1 x HDMI 2.1b (8K support)
Expansion Options: 1 x PCIe Gen 5 x16 or 2 x PCIe Gen 5 x8 via switch
Smart fan control, optional Wi-Fi, and 400W medical-grade PSU
OS Compatibility: Windows 10, Windows 11, and Linux

Engineered for Edge Applications

The MAB-T660 is purpose-built for dynamic environments. In healthcare, it enables AI-driven diagnostics, mobile imaging and telehealth consultations, maintaining compliance with safety standards. In retail, it powers intelligent kiosks, interactive signage and customer analytics platforms, all with a design that integrates effortlessly into space-constrained environments.

Whether deployed in a busy hospital corridor or a high-traffic retail storefront, the Avalue MAB-T660 expertly combines robust performance, aesthetic appeal and proven resilience — including vibration, shock and drop resistance. This makes it the ideal choice for space-conscious edge AI deployments where both reliability and design matter.

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As the NewSpace industry grows, there is a rising trend toward using non-space-grade power solutions to accommodate reduced launch costs and timelines. However, this shift away from traditional, radiation-hardened technology introduces new risks. Without proper qualification, lower-cost alternatives can fail prematurely, jeopardizing time, resources, and mission success.

Join VPT and Solsta on Wednesday 21st May for a 60-minute webinar which will explore how experts in the field of power solutions for high- reliability space applications are facing this dilemma — strategically balancing cost and reliability to ensure low Earth orbit (LEO) mission success. The session will focus on a real-world example and dive into the advanced technology behind specialized DC-DC converters, showing how they deliver both affordability and performance.

Highlights include:

• How high-reliability, advanced technology is integrated into LEO power solutions to prevent mission failures and optimize performance
• The rationale behind selecting specific radiation tolerance levels (SEE and TID) for LEO missions
• How radiation lot acceptance testing and a dedicated Radiation Hardness Assurance plan ensure long-term reliability
• How the speaker’s company leverages its in-house radiation test facility to provide radiation tolerance suitable for NewSpace applications in a cost-effective manner

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AI/ML at the edge is often associated with data eventually reaching the cloud, but many real-world applications can collect data and make decisions locally without the need for connectivity. The next Tech Talks session from Silicon Labs on May 13th will explore how developers can add AI/ML inferencing to standalone or wired devices, with the flexibility to incorporate wireless capabilities when ready. This level of flexibility is key to driving the growth of TinyML.

The session will examine various use cases from both connected and non-connected perspectives, highlighting applications that benefit from this flexibility, and will demonstrate how quickly you can start building and deploying complex models, such as vision, on Silicon Labs’ latest SoCs.

Join the session to explore these use cases, learn how Silicon Labs supports the migration path for AI/ML in connected and non-connected devices, and discover the available tools for AI/ML developers.

As demand for localised, low-latency AI intensifies across sectors such as industrial automation, robotics and medical imaging, DEEPX offers a new standard. DEEPX on-device AI delivers up to 25 Trillion Operations Per Second (TOPS) while using 5-8x less power than industry alternatives, including those from major players like NVIDIA.

“This is game-changing technology for the electronics community,” says Jon Baxter, Executive Director – Sales & Operations EMEA at Solsta. “We continue to play a vital role in helping the community bridge the gap between concept and application. With DEEPX now in our product portfolio, we strengthen our position as a trusted partner to engineers and innovators shaping the future of AI.”

Tim Park, Director of Strategic Marketing at DEEPX comments: “The future of AI is on-device. As intelligence shifts from servers to on-device, our technology empowers customers to run powerful AI safely, instantly and without the burden of costly cloud infrastructure. With sustainability, privacy and resilience at the heart of everything we do, our partnership with Solsta enables us to bring these capabilities to the UK’s electronics community.”

Why DEEPX on device?

• Ultra-efficient performance: Up to 8x less power consumption and a breakthrough performance at 10% of GPU costs.
• Cloud-free AI: Full local processing reduces latency and cloud costs.
• Data privacy by design: Edge-based anonymisation enhances security.
• Scalable innovation: Ideal for next-gen industrial, automotive and embedded applications. The DX-M1 is 240% faster than 40W GPGPU, with 20x efficiency improvement and only 5W power usage.
• Sustainable: on-device AI uses fewer, or no servers and large data centres meaning less power consumption and more sustainable practices. DEEPX reduces AI energy use and emissions by 90%, equivalent to planting 6,700 pine trees.

About DEEPX:

Founded in anticipation of an era when artificial intelligence will be as pervasive as electricity and Wi-Fi, DEEPX develops core technology for high-performance AI semiconductors and computing solutions that bring intelligence to electronic devices. DEEPX currently holds over 326 patents pending in the U.S., China, and Korea—one of the largest patent portfolios in the world for on-device AI development.

DEEPX’s AI semiconductors are optimized for various applications, improving energy efficiency while enabling advanced AI functionality. The company is collaborating with customers such as Hyundai Kia Motors Robotics Lab, POSCO DX, Jahwa Electronics, LGU+, and Inventec on mass-production developments. In addition, DEEPX works with more than 120 global organizations in areas like smart cameras, surveillance systems (AI NVR), smart factories, robotic platforms, and AI servers, and conducts strategic global promotions in the United States, China, Taiwan, and Europe. For more information visit

To request a meeting or demo to find out more about how DEEPX’s edge AI solutions are transforming on-device processing, contact Matt Cook at Solsta.

We are currently seeking a Field Applications Engineer for our exciting Durakool® product range.

Job Type:	Full-Time Permanent
Job Title:	Field Applications Engineer (Durakool)
Location:	Office/Hybrid – minimum 3 days office based.  Copthorne, West Sussex
Hours:	37.5 hour per week worked Monday – Friday
Salary Package:	Competitive
Benefits	26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with long service Discretionary Bonus once a year Salary Sacrifice Pension 4 x Salary Death in Service payment Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including: Corporate Healthcare Plan, Employee Assistance program, Wellbeing App, Discount scheme Cycle to Work Scheme EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme Eligible for enrolment in Employee Share Scheme after 12 months service.

The Role

To deliver Field Application Engineering excellence, working with customers, Sales Support, Business Development, Brand Management, Product Management and Technology. The field applications engineer will use their own extensive knowledge of contactors and relays to identify, develop and implement technical solutions for customers using the Durakool product range. As an enabler to Durakool, the field application engineer will be customer facing and support other customer-facing colleagues to deliver enhanced levels of sales growth whilst helping to define and extend the product range. The field applications engineer will be instrumental in positioning Durakool as the subject matter experts regarding Durakool solutions.

• Understand customer applications, propose design and develop specifications to deliver application solutions.
• Work with all customer-facing teams and Durakool distributors to develop new design opportunities for the full product line sold by Durakool.
• Liaise with customer design teams, in-house and external to develop the final validated application solution towards design-win.
• Create a culture of implementing robust, reliable technical solutions to solve customers’ product and design issues.
• Support problem solving in relation to customer manufacturing processes ensuring that corrective actions are advised efficiently and effectively.
• Challenge product design / production process specifications to achieve enhanced solution performance to target “best in class”.
• To coach, train and develop skills in the engineering / sales team.
• Management of quality approvals/certifications, in conjunction with the Quality and Compliance team relating to Durakool branded devices
• Maintain all products approvals and certifications ensuring they are updated as appropriate.
• Managing technical interface with key manufacturing partners
• Monitor and understand the market landscape (competitive and application-based) for new products, providing input for the Durakool team towards overall strategy, innovations, product life cycle and application road mapping.
• Promote the effective implementation and introduction of new products.
• Assist with preparing and presenting data for sales and distributor review meetings.
• Assist with preparing and presenting data for technical customer seminars to promote Durakool as subject matter experts.
• Direct involvement in the development of new in-house manufacturing capabilities.

Key Competencies

• Solid knowledge about CE, UL, VDE, TUV
• Understanding of H&S legislation and the impact on a product testing environment
• Good mathematical skills
• Solid electric and mechanical background
• Masters degree in Engineering
• Project management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels verbally and in writing
• Computer and Microsoft Office literate
• Ability to appreciate the strategic implications of decisions made in managing solutions delivery
• An enquiring mindset
• Self-motivated, demonstrates initiative
• Ability to prioritise workload within a rapidly changing environment
• Good attention to detail
• Good commercial acumen
• Fluent in English; mastering a second language desirable
• Ability to travel worldwide
• Flexibility to work online with contacts in different time zones

Experience and Education

• Demonstrable track record of providing contactor and relay solutions in a wide range of applications
• Proven experience of designing complete solutions with contactors and relays
• Proven experience of managing professional relationships
• Engineering degree or demonstrable track record of working at a high level of competency within the power switching environment
  
  

Avalue Technology, a global leader in industrial computing solutions, has officially announced its latest high-performance embedded system – the EPC-RPU, featuring the Intel® 13th Raptor Lake P processor.

Combining exceptional computing power with extensive expansion options, this system is designed for industrial applications, smart healthcare, IoT and edge computing.

Powerful Computing Performance and AI Acceleration

The EPC-RPU is powered by the Intel® 13th Raptor Lake P processor, offering robust multitasking capabilities. With Intel® DL Boost technology, it accelerates machine learning inference and AI computation, making it ideal for path planning, obstacle detection and medical image analysis. Additionally, it features Intel® UHD Graphics, supporting machine vision, digital signage and medical imaging applications. The system supports up to 32GB DDR5 4800 memory, ensuring high-speed data access and smooth operation. It also includes a 2.5” drive bay and two M.2 (B/M Key) slots for flexible storage solutions.

High-Speed Connectivity and Multi-Display Support

In terms of connectivity, the EPC-RPU offers 2.5G LAN, PCIe 4.0, and USB 3.2 interfaces, ensuring fast data exchange and enhanced system performance. It also supports Wi-Fi, 5G and GPS wireless connectivity, enabling real-time data synchronization for IoT and smart healthcare applications. Display output includes up to three display interfaces—HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 via USB Type-C—ensuring high-quality visuals and flexible display configurations for digital signage, medical imaging and industrial monitoring.

Enhanced Security and Rugged Design for Stability

To ensure security and stability, the EPC-RPU integrates a TPM 2.0 Trusted Platform Module, providing hardware-level data protection and encryption for secure customer transactions and confidential information. Designed for industrial environments, it features anti-vibration and anti-shock protection, ensuring reliable operation in harsh conditions. The fanless design further enhances durability, supporting 24/7 continuous operation while reducing maintenance costs.

Flexible Expansion and Industrial-Grade Certification

The EPC-RPU includes three M.2 expansion slots, supporting Key-E, Key-B and Key-M for wireless networking, AI accelerators and other application modules, catering to various industry needs. With rich I/O interfaces, it seamlessly integrates with industrial equipment and meets CE and FCC Class B certification standards, ensuring excellent electromagnetic compatibility and stability. Additionally, it supports a wall-mount kit for easy integration into industrial and embedded environments.

Energy-Efficient and Quiet Operation

The fanless low-power design not only reduces operating costs but also promotes sustainable business practices, making it suitable for energy-conscious applications. The SSD storage option ensures low-noise operation, providing a quieter working environment. Avalue’s latest embedded system EPC-RPU combines high performance, flexible expansion and enhanced security, making it ideal for industrial automation, smart healthcare, edge computing and IoT applications.

Avalue’s embedded system product line focuses on enhancing performance, flexibility and diverse expansion capabilities, bringing innovative breakthroughs to the industrial computing sector. With its robust and durable architecture and exceptional integration capabilities, it effectively addresses evolving complex demands, helping customers optimize operations, improve efficiency and overcome critical challenges.

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Alpharetta, GA – Solid State Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Brown as Chief Sales Officer – USA Operations (CSO – USA Ops). In this role, Stephen will lead the company’s efforts to enhance its sales approach and customer engagement model in the USA, focusing on expanding market presence and strengthening industry partnerships.

With a proven track record in sales leadership, business growth and strategic planning, Stephen brings deep expertise in building high-performing teams and driving measurable success. His leadership will be instrumental in positioning Solid State Group for sustained growth and innovation.

“We are thrilled to welcome Stephen Brown as our new Chief Sales Officer for our USA operations” said John Macmichael, Executive Director at Solid State Group, PLC. “His extensive experience and strategic vision will accelerate our efforts to strengthen customer relationships, optimize our market approach and expand our sales capabilities.”

Key Strategic Initiatives Under Brown’s Leadership:

• Strengthening the Go-to-Market Strategy – Leveraging Solid State Group’s broad portfolio of solutions to deliver tailored, high-impact offerings that drive measurable success.
• Enhancing Collaboration – Deepening partnerships with technical experts across the business to provide comprehensive, customer-centric solutions.
• Expanding the Sales Team – Growing the sales organization by adding industry experts with vertical market knowledge, allowing for deeper customer engagement and accelerated growth.

This appointment marks a significant milestone in Solid State Group’s commitment to market leadership and customer excellence. With Brown at the helm of our sales strategy, the company is poised to strengthen its competitive position and drive long-term success in the USA.