We quite often get calls, or find ourselves in a conversation where somebody is inevitably asking, “What’s the leanest way to lay out my factory”? This is always a delicate subject because it is ...

Inclusive design helps companies increase revenue, reduce costs, improve resilience, and build trust. An effective business case speaks to all four of these benefit categories but emphasizes the ...

Step 1: Subterrain Before you can put scenery materials onto your layout, you have to have a base for them, often called the subterrain. Even if you're working on a plywood tabletop, or a flat surface ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. What does it mean to design with a purpose? It really means you need to sit back and evaluate the story you want to tell about your ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...

The Palo Verde reference design (MAXREFDES33#) is a high-efficiency, high-voltage, synchronous step-down DC-DC converter with integrated MOSFETs operating over a 4.5V to 60V input voltage range and ...

. Tadahiko Yamamoto is Chief Specialist, Design Methodology Development Group, at Toshiba Corp. . Norikazu Ooishi is Specialist, Design Methodology Group, at Toshiba Corp. Physical designers moving to ...

“Noise problem!” Two words every circuit board designer has heard that trigger hours of lab testing time to identify the culprit. Only later to learn that the noise is due to poor layout of the ...

It’s never been easier for customers to switch brands, products or services due to the increasing number of choices. As a result, organizations must find new ways to design and provide unique and ...

Design thinking is playing an increasingly significant role in the business world. Companies doing some of the most innovative work, such as Apple, Amazon, and Google, use this approach to help solve ...