https://community.element14.com/The community for engineers, technicians, makers and creators.en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/events/c/e/1765Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:75d23b28-d75a-4177-bbcb-ef6993728b95JoRatcliffeDiscover how to start building connected smart home devices in this 60-minute webinar! Get a quick primer on the key concepts behind Matter, then jump straight into a practical demonstration showing how devices are flashed and onboarded within a Matter environment - providing a clear view of the development process and key steps involved. Agenda: Brief introduction to the Matter standard, its role in improving interoperability, and how it supports cross-platform ecosystems Hands-on demonstration: How to flash a Development Kit and add it to a smart home network How to build up your experience with smart devices and Matter, plus where to find further resources Live Q&A Watch the Webinar to be in with a chance of Winning a Prize We are giving everyone in the community the chance to win one of ten Nordic nRF54L15 developer kits - each worth up to $38(USD)! Here is what you have to do to enter: Watch the webinar(!) Score 100% in a short quiz (which will be available here on the day of the webinar) Submit a question to the webinar's Q&A feature which best provokes an informative answer or discussion with the Nordic host Comment on this event page with constructive, useful feedback which helps improve future events and planning See the full terms and conditions below: Nordic Webinar 30th July - Terms & Conditions.pdf The Presenters: Finn Boetius, Product Marketing Manager - Nordic Finn Boetius is a Product Marketing Manager at Nordic Semiconductor, focusing on wireless connectivity standards like Matter, Thread, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth LE. He brings a practical perspective to the IoT space, having previously worked as a Master Craftsman Electrician, run his own electrical business, and served as an Automotive Field Application Engineer. In his current role, he is passionate about making complex engineering concepts accessible, helping developers and businesses understand how to build real-world solutions with the Matter protocol.. LinkedIn: Finn Boetius Jordan Ratcliffe - Marketing Program Senior Specialist - element14 Community Jordan Ratcliffe will be your host from the element14 Community for Introductions and Q&A. LinkedIn: Jordan Ratcliffe More about Nordic Semiconductor: Nordic Semiconductor is a global leader in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, providing the essential chip-to-cloud platform and wireless technologies that connect the world's IoT devices. Nordic delivers world-class hardware, embedded software, development tools, power management, support, and cloud lifecycle services, all of which simplify development and enable developers to build reliable, scalable, and future-proof connected products faster.. You can find out more about Nordic Semiconductor here . Attend and Learn to Earn a Certificate Watch the webinar until the end to earn a certificate. Read here for more information about how to get your certificate: /members-area/support/w/site-faq/27798/how-do-i-earn-a-certificate-for-viewing-a-webinar-or-webcast Are you prepared? This webinar uses the online service on24 to deliver the presentation. Click through and check that you meet the minimum system requirements before attending.nordic-e14nRF54L15-DKnordicsmart devicedevelopment kitmattersmart homehttps://community.element14.com/learn/events/c/e/1766Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:73419367-11ea-48ba-a536-7102ee513112JoRatcliffeDiscover how you can support modern embedded and datacom designs that require compact size, efficiency, flexibility, and reliable power delivery - demonstrated in this session using Microchip’s MCP16701 PMIC. In under an hour, the session's hosts Andrea and Rico will demonstrate how engineers can accurately visualize critical power parameters, perform a detailed analysis, and generate meaningful validation data during the development and characterization process. They will also showcase how to validate device specifications using advanced laboratory instrumentation and measurement techniques. Join this webinar for a combination of practical demonstrations and expert insights covering: The measurement challenges commonly encountered when validating PMIC performance A quick overview of the Microchip MCP16701 PMIC architecture and main functionalities, key characteristics and capabilities A demonstration of how to use instrumentation for capturing transient behavior, ripple, noise, switching characteristics and digital signal control and timing Live Q&A The Presenters: Andrea Vinci - Senior Technical Marketing Manager - Tektronix Prior to joining marketing, Andrea worked as an RF Designer, Test Manager, Application Engineer, and then in Sales as Business Developer in EMEA. His expertize includes Test solutions for Semiconductors, Power Electronics and Energy Storage Applications. Andrea holds a Master’s degree in Electronics from the University of Padova, Italy. LinkedIn: Andrea Vinci Massimiliano Fiaschetti - Application Engineer EMEA, COE - Tektronix Massimiliano has 15 years of experience supporting electronic test instrumentation with hands-on experience in test systems, boundary-scan technologies, and advanced device research. He holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in electronic engineering from Roma Tre University. LinkedIn: Massimiliano Fiaschetti Jordan Ratcliffe - Marketing Program Senior Specialist - element14 Community Jordan Ratcliffe will be your host from the element14 Community for Introductions and Q&A. LinkedIn: Jordan Ratcliffe More about Microchip: Microchip Technology Incorporated is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs, which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company's solutions serve approximately 105,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. Click here to learn more about Microchip. More about Tektronix: FROM INSPIRATION TO REALIZATION: Tektronix designs and manufactures test and measurement solutions to break through the walls of complexity, and accelerate global innovation. Together we empower engineers to create and realize technological advances with ever greater ease, speed, and accuracy. You can find out more about Tektronix and their products here . Attend and Learn to Earn a Certificate Watch the webinar until the end to earn a certificate. Read here for more information about how to get your certificate: /members-area/support/w/site-faq/27798/how-do-i-earn-a-certificate-for-viewing-a-webinar-or-webcast Are you prepared? This webinar uses the online service on24 to deliver the presentation. Click through and check that you meet the minimum system requirements before attending.power deliverytektronix-e14MCP16701microchiptektronixmicrochip-e14pmichttps://community.element14.com/learn/events/c/e/1764Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:03fc1d8a-3415-4065-a35a-c316d6e2ea2eJoRatcliffeNew smart systems are constantly pushing product designers and their test equipment to do more - more data, more integration, and more consistency across the whole design lifecycle. In this webinar, we’ll walk through how a platform-based approach to test and measurement helps teams move faster, scale more easily, and maintain quality from concept to production. Medical technology has some of the highest regulatory standards so the session will draw from this industry, bringing it all together by looking at a real-world example of taking a patient monitor from concept to production. Join this practical webinar as host Leen covers: What test and measurement looks like in MedTech The principles you can apply when designing other high-quality, regulated products Case study in creating a smart patient monitor Live Q&A The Presenters: Leen Adnan, Global Marketing Lead for Life Sciences, Emerson | NI Leen Adnan joined NI over 10 years ago and has since worked in applications engineering, sales, and marketing. She now leads NI’s marketing efforts for testing and development in the medical and life sciences industries. Leen graduated from the American University of Beirut with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, alongside a minor in Biomedical Engineering. She spends time reading, hiking, and, most recently, negotiating with her toddler and juggling a new baby. Jordan Ratcliffe - Marketing Program Senior Specialist - element14 Community Jordan Ratcliffe will be your host from the element14 Community for Introductions and Q&A. LinkedIn: Jordan Ratcliffe More about Emerson | NI: Emerson delivers future-ready test and measurement solutions through the power of the NI platform—a combination of high-performance open software, modular hardware, and AI-driven capabilities that enhance productivity. Flexible and scalable, the NI platform transforms how engineers automate measurement, control, and testing of complex products that move our world forward. For more information, visit Emerson.com . Attend and Learn to Earn a Certificate Watch the webinar until the end to earn a certificate. Read here for more information about how to get your certificate: /members-area/support/w/site-faq/27798/how-do-i-earn-a-certificate-for-viewing-a-webinar-or-webcast Are you prepared? This webinar uses the online service on24 to deliver the presentation. Click through and check that you meet the minimum system requirements before attending.niemersonproduct_developmentmedicaltest_and_measurementhttps://community.element14.com/members-area/f/forum/57067/who-s-in-the-uk-and-has-caved-in-and-bought-air-conditioning/236325Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:10:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:ded16a22-beea-4b55-8a81-fdeced78dc38dang74Wow those images from 2018 are something else.https://community.element14.com/members-area/f/forum/57067/who-s-in-the-uk-and-has-caved-in-and-bought-air-conditioning/236324Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:44:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:4c3db5be-6e64-43e7-8baa-ed40fdc489c2beacon_daveIt's more a case of rainfall than temperature. The dried parks and parched lawns of Britain (2018) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-44923654 You can get a mix of heatwave and thunderstorms and things can grow very quickly and be very green. However without the rainfall, then it very quickly turns brown/yellow.https://community.element14.com/technologies/ai-machine-learning/f/forum/57075/i-ve-been-messing-about-with-llms---a-bit-on-my-experience/236323Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:40:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cd8c7f98-b9b2-4d34-84e8-9b6b01e2fc5eDABIn part. I am still high on verification and validation of the results. It will be a while before I would trust the results to make decisions.https://community.element14.com/technologies/ai-machine-learning/f/forum/57089/good-explanation-on-ai-and-token-use/236322Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:27:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:550f4823-d6d2-4822-8c22-ed3d96c28e0eDABInteresting video. Lots of issues yet to be resolved before AI is useful.https://community.element14.com/technologies/industrial-automation-space/b/blog/posts/bambu-lab-introduces-a-new-cleaner-safer-3d-printing-filamentTue, 07 Jul 2026 19:23:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:88923b50-ad83-4874-bbe3-10c8094289cdCatwell(Image Credit: Osman Talha Dilyar/ Unsplash ) Some makers worry about using 3D printers at home as they may emit ultrafine particles and volatile organic compounds in the air during printing. This raises concerns about indoor air quality, especially around pets and children. Bambu Lab created PLA Pure , a 3D printing filament that is clean, food-safe, and UL Greenguard-certified, as the company claims. The product is sold in three soft pastel colors, including black and white, for $24.99 (spool) or $21.99 (refill). Although filament manufacturers don’t need to include the ingredients on the package or website, Bambu Lab does that anyway. It provides more information on the filament’s composition and its performance in indoor environments. On the company’s website, it says PLA Pure uses acrylic copolymer, polylactic acid (PLA), color pigments, ethylene bis-stearamide (EBS), and asbestos-free talc. However, the most eyebrow-raising one is asbestos-free talc. After all, it reflects an issue with mineral sourcing rather than 3D printing concerns. Talc and asbestos can be found naturally in the same geological deposits. And it’s very difficult to separate them during processing. Manufacturers using talc may test their raw materials to ensure they don’t have any asbestos contamination. By disclosing this information, Bambu Lab is being transparent about the materials going into their filaments. According to Bambu Lab, PLA Pure has a UL GREENGUARD (UL2409) certification. This means it underwent tests for particles and Volatile Organic Compound emissions that affect air quality. They say the levels are lower than those in an average living room, kitchen, or office, suggesting the air is cleaner than expected. Even though the PLA Basic has the same indoor air quality certification, PLA Pure’s simpler ingredient formulation produces lower emissions. They ran tests on its A1 and A2L printers without using air filters or an enclosure, replicating a home environment. During printing, PLA Pure emits 0.01-0.02 mg/m 3 of formaldehyde, 0.24-0.44 mg/m 3 of TVOCs, and 0.015-0.027 mg/m 3 of PM 2.5. While PLA is one of the lower-emission materials in 3D printing, emissions vary based on the additives, formulation, pigments, and printing conditions. PLA Pure does not perform worse even with fewer additives. It has the same mechanical properties as PLA Basic and achieves layer adhesion comparable to typical PLA filaments. PLA Pure is also suitable and safe for toys. The filament complies with the EN 71-3 certification, a European toy safety standard. This helps prevent the final product from releasing hazardous levels of heavy metals, such as chromium, lead, and cadmium. Have a story tip? Message me here at element14.researchtoxicmaterials3D Printingsafebambu labsfilamenthttps://community.element14.com/members-area/f/forum/57067/who-s-in-the-uk-and-has-caved-in-and-bought-air-conditioning/236321Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:20:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:e545ab83-2afc-4c85-9526-1909796a76a9dang74I am in the process of watching Run Away on Netflix. It is set in the UK and filmed there as well. I am not sure what specific region though. Anyway while the shots of the country side are beautiful and green they seem less green than I remember from previous trips I've taken to England... so a question for those in the UK... with the recent rise in temperatures during the last few summers are things less green now? Or am I remembering things through 'emerald green' tinted glasses?https://community.element14.com/technologies/ai-machine-learning/m/managed-videos/151517Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:52:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:850501cb-3009-4201-b88d-69048fd6f4edstantoAfter changes to pricing structures for LLM powered code assistants, Mike looks at how a seemingly simple task can burn through tokens when an agent 'looks after it' for you. Published with three potential titles on a YouTube test: Extreme Token U...computerphilecomputersciencecomputershttps://community.element14.com/technologies/ai-machine-learning/f/forum/57089/good-explanation-on-ai-and-token-useTue, 07 Jul 2026 18:51:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:0c87ed82-6bb3-4afe-b88e-0cb77bcf4287stantoWhen I first began learning about "string tokenisation" in C many years ago, I enjoyed optimising them, and character arrays, and strings, and how C++ handled it all a little differently but the same. I find it fascinating that we're still experiencing "issues" with tokenising now and it's relevant to AI. www.youtube.com/watch With "ai service" models moving to "token charging" it's crazy how AI works with this. It's untenable.llmai tokensartificial intelligencelarge language modeltoken usagehttps://community.element14.com/members-area/f/forum/57067/who-s-in-the-uk-and-has-caved-in-and-bought-air-conditioning/236320Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:48:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:32ada122-fe38-4012-abf0-1a475ed5bab8stanto[quote userid="8646" url="~/members-area/f/forum/57067/who-s-in-the-uk-and-has-caved-in-and-bought-air-conditioning/236288"] stanto If you still have the ducting and a fan for the system, then it's definitely worth trying to distribute the output of your portable aircon around[/quote] I may, depending on how much work that will take since I'm renting.https://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/m/managed-videos/151516Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:43:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:6299f15d-4c63-489f-9b97-8cbcd340fdd2AngelSoto