Malmo | May 23, 2024

An introduction to the lowest standards-based wireless solutions on the market offering 3-5x lower power consumption than anyone else. 
The unique Integrated Energy Harvesting and Power Management feature can make your Battery Last Forever or enable the design of a Self-Powered Battery-Free device.
SoC’s range from Bluetooth BLE 5 and 5.3 with Cortex M0 or M33 running Zephyr and moving on to BLE 5.4 and M33F which also support 802.15.4, ZigBee, Thread and Matter.

The presentation will be held in English.

During the presentation, we will present innovative PCB assembly strategies, focusing on process optimization for improved productivity and product quality, using Nordes as an example. We will also present the benefits of selective soldering in contract electronics assembly based on a case study using our ERSA VERSAFLOW 4/55 machine for selective soldering. We will also discuss automation in contract electronics manufacturing, focusing on the use of robotics to increase productivity and precision. This will be illustrated by the introduction of new technologies by Nordes, including three new machines, which we buy and which will come to Nordes in April – we tell to the audience that we have them, which will be the truth (in this time). The presentation will also cover PCB complexity and component growth, ensuring quality through PCB depanelization analysis and X-ray inspection. We can also focus on the PCB washing process and its importance to product quality.

Presentation of innovative PCB assembly strategies including process optimization for improved productivity and product quality.
Case Study: benefits of selective soldering in contract electronics manufacturing.
Automation in contract electronics manufacturing: using robotics to improve productivity and precision.
New technologies at Nordes: introducing three new machines that will transform our production.
PCB complexity and component growth: quality assurance through PCB depanelization analysis and X-ray inspection.
The impact of the PCB cleaning process on product quality: the importance of cleaning and cleaning procedures.

The Swedish electronics industry's Agenda 2.0 extends to 2036 and is intended to be a guide for decision-makers in the Swedish electronics industry, Swedish authorities as well as national and international research funders. 

Our industry has grown and changed since the last agenda was drawn up. New technologies and focus areas characterize our industry and as a global ecosystem the electronics industry is not isolated - it both affects and is affected by the current situation in the world and the technological shifts that are taking place.

New European directives set new requirements for HMI and embedded systems. At the same time, customers' wishes are constantly evolving. What are the regulatory requirements that must now be met and what customer demand and trends are there in HMI and display solutions? General overview, examples and suggestions of technical possibilities

Every day, companies face obsolescence challenges.

In this seminar, we'll explore strategies to stay ahead of obsolescence, so you have the knowledge and tactics needed to navigate them.

The presentation will be held in English.

JTAG is typically used for 3 things: CPU debug, in-circuit programming and test. 

About test, JTAG effectively turns the pins on enabled devices into virtual test probes that can all be electronically accessed through a single JTAG connection. These virtual probes give you direct control of the pins, so you do not need to understand the device’s internal functionality. 

Therefore, JTAG can be used from prototype to manufacture and even across projects.

This talk will introduce the technology and gives examples of how a dedicated boundary scan test software can unlock the full capability of JTAG, providing you with an easy to use method to test and program boards. 

Join copperdot, a service by Bosch, for a keynote that delves into the complex world of printed circuit board (PCB) cost engineering. Our expert will speak about how the price of manufacturing a PCB is influenced by a myriad of factors, including the number of layers, complexity, materials, quantity, technology, production processes, and standards. Gain insights into the varying impact of these factors on overall costs and learn how to achieve the best price-performance ratio by carefully considering each element. Whether you're navigating demanding specifications or seeking simplicity in cost determination, this keynote will equip you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions and optimize your PCB manufacturing projects.

The presentation will be held in English.

Embedded software is in virtually all the products we come in contact with every day. For example, there are 100+ million lines of code in automotive, 24% of Medical device recalls are due to software issues, and there's 15.4% growth in the software driven "Smart Appliance" market.

As a result the use of embedded software is quickly infringing on hardware’s dominance in the product development process. However in many environments software development is a siloed activity that leads to disconnects between product requirements and implementation that leads to product recalls or product failures.

In legacy software development environments, many different point solutions are used to manage the application lifecycle. As a result, development artifacts are scattered, slowing down collaboration, hindering transparency, undermining integrity and making it difficult to drive innovation.

This presentation will cover the challenges in today’s embedded software development and how we can help organizations with a unified solution that divers project transparency through real-time aggregated management information. It enables everyone to be aligned around what is being built and why, to drive advancement while protecting integrity and compliance. This approach helps teams respond faster and with better quality to new business opportunities and customer demands. The presentation will also show how it’s possible to work with different stakeholders like clients and managers and with those that are in the project so that everybody has a real-time view of the status of the project.

Immerse in the dynamics that define the cutting-edge landscape of modern supply chain management. From the roots of traditional methodologies to the seamless integration of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), our exploration will spotlight the evolution and unveil the nuanced distinctions that characterize this transformative journey. Dive deep into the foundational pillars of digitalization and automation, integral components propelling a paradigm shift in procurement processes. Picture the seamless orchestration of operations, offering not just efficiency but a redefined standard of operational excellence. Envision a landscape where AI acts as the catalyst, fine-tuning and elevating every facet of supply chain operations. From predictive analytics optimizing inventory management to intelligent decision-making, the impact promises to be transforming.

The presentation will be held in English.

NordAmps, a spin-off company from Lund University, will present the next generation of transistors. Designed for high-frequency wireless communication and sensing applications, NordAmps’ technology is bringing high performance and sustainable energy-efficient operation. Building on research carried out over the past 15 years, NordAmps is part of Lund's investment in nanotechnology.

They have developed a vertical nanowire transistor to solve the Next 5G and 6G data transfer and sensing challenges. Their technology combines the high performance of III-V materials and full compatibility with Si CMOS-based manufacturing. NordAmps’ cost-effective process is combined with a Process Design Kit for the Cadence design environment, enabling fast design of competitive mmWave circuits. 

In a world rapidly advancing towards digital transformation, the demand for connected and intelligent devices is soaring, placing immense pressure on energy resources. However, as we navigate this digital revolution, it's important to recognize the finite nature of these resources. What if we could power this shift sustainably, reducing our reliance on scarce or toxic materials while embracing eco-friendly alternatives? By harnessing the potential of emerging bio-based solutions integrated with low-power technologies, we can not only mitigate environmental impact, but also pave the way for a future where wireless electronics are truly transformative. Join this session to delve deeper into these solutions and explore how they can positively impact the world.  

The automotive industry's increasing demands for advanced driver-assistant systems is currently causing a surge in the number of connected vehicles on the roads. To avoid network congestion and interference between the vehicles' radars, it is necessary to find new ways of utilizing the bandwidth more efficiently. RadCom, or joint radar and communication, aims at synchronizing nearby systems and increase the communication bandwidth significantly by using mmWave frequencies. Our master thesis has contributed to such a system by constructing the electronical steering of the system's antenna at 140 GHz, which previously has required advanced silicon technology due to the lack of comercially available phase shifters at these frequencies. However, by shifting the phase at approximately 12 GHz and multiplying the phase and frequency 12 times, our thesis demonstrates a simpler method that can be useful to researchers and engineers who wants to develop the technology further. The system has been tested in the EMC test chamber at Electronics Centre in Halmstad (ECH).