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Designer's guide: Motor control and drivers
Motor control integrated circuits (ICs) and motor drives are essential elements for implementing smart manufacturing within the framework of Industry 4.0. A common requirement in modern industrial applications is high-efficiency motor solutions.
'China chic' growing cooler by design
Formula One fan Carmen Pacios flew all the way from Spain to Shanghai to watch the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in earlier March. Apart from the racing at the Shanghai International Circuit, she and her family toured the city's downtown area. At an…
These 13 designer-looking pieces from Primark are all under £30
If you've ever dismissed the high street in favour of something a little more ‘premium', Primark's latest fashion moment might just make you think twice. This month, the brand set out to challenge exactly that perception. Enter: ‘Kim…
Q&A | Skye Hankey on supporting emerging designers via Fashion Trust US
Skye Hankey, who started out as a successful luxury property agent before marrying Rufus Hankey, the son of car loan mogul Don Hankey, is a regular at the White House and has graced glamorous events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the CFDA…
Design's Affair With Wine and Spirits Deepens as Yinka Ilori Unveils Veuve Clicquot Collaboration
MILAN — Yinka Ilori, a British-Nigerian multidisciplinary artist, designer and entrepreneur, is known for his upbeat prints and designs that conjure joy. On Friday, Veuve Clicquot unveiled a collection of gift items designed by Ilori to…
The Best Airbnbs in Porto Are a Crash Course In Charming Design
Lisbon gets a lot of attention for its rich culture and vibrant architecture—but if you're looking for an alternative to the bustling capital, Porto offers a laid-back approach to Portuguese living. The country's second-biggest city runs a…
Pitchfork and GQ Senior Designer Chris Panicker Wins 2026 ASME Next Award
Pitchfork is proud to announce that Senior Designer Chris Panicker has been chosen as a 2026 ASME Next Award honoree by the American Society of Magazine Editors, as part of the 2026 National Magazine Awards. The organization notes that ASME Next is…
Design Pros Say These Are the Most Overrated Home Features
Daydreaming about the trendy home features you'd like to add to your space can be fun. But before you start calling contractors for quotes, you'll want to read up on the overrated home features designers say you should steer clear of. According to…
Russia Designates Stanford University as 'Undesirable'
Russia's Justice Ministry on Friday added Stanford University to its list of “undesirable” organizations, exposing anyone affiliated with the U.S. institution to potential criminal charges. The California-based private research…
Trump Unveils Design Plan for Tacky, 250-Foot Victory Arch
The White House revealed the designs for Donald Trump's planned arch at Memorial Circle in Washington, D.C., Friday, and they heavily feature his preferred gold aesthetic. The renderings were filed by the Department of the Interior along with the…
Trump administration reveals massive, 250-foot triumphal arch design plan
The Trump administration revealed designs for a new 250-foot triumphal arch just outside Washington, D.C., on Friday, as the US prepares for celebrations this summer to mark its 250th anniversary. The neoclassical monument will bear the golden…
Strait of Hormuz traffic slow despite ceasefire and design flaw raises re-entry risk for Artemis II: Morning Rundown
In today's newsletter: Only a handful of ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire deal was announced. A design flaw in Artemis II ‘s spacecraft will make re-entry to Earth even riskier than usual. And a…
auto Volkswagen Taigun Facelift: New 8-Speed Automatic, Panoramic Sunroof, and Design Updates
Volkswagen has unveiled a significant facelift for its Taigun compact SUV, introducing a new 8-speed automatic gearbox for the 1.0 TSI engine, a panoramic sunroof, and a host of design and interior enhancements to sharpen its competitive edge in…
The Week's 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: SiFive Leads With $400M For Custom Chip Designs As Aviation, Biotech And Defense Startups Also Raise Big
Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2025 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals Board. This is a weekly feature that runs down the week's top 10…
Behind the Bricks' uncovers 5-mile track design for Indianapolis Motor Speedway
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — “Behind the Bricks” is back for a new season, kicking things off with an exciting find—a long-lost blueprint revealing a completely alternate vision for the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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