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Test Labs Granted Accreditation Extension

In the May 2015 review, the FCC decided that all laboratories that perform equipment certification testing must be accredited by a recognized accreditation body. The Commission has now extended the deadline an additional year.

FAA Releases Rules for Commercial Drones

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released highly-anticipated regulations for the use of small unmanned aircraft systems, commonly called drones. The final rule, which is effective August 29, 2016, regulates drones weighing less than 55 pounds that are conducting non-hobbyist operations.

Impurities Improve the Performance of Lasers

Scientists at Australian National University (ANU) accidentally improved the performance of nanolasers. The researchers’ findings could form the foundation for inexpensive biomedical sensors, quantum computing, and faster wireless communications.

501,000 Hoverboards Recalled for Fire and Explosion Hazards

The CPSC has announced that ten different firms are recalling a total of 501,000 hoverboards because the lithium ion batteries can ignite.

Electrical Short in ECMs Prompts Truck Recalls

Vehicle manufacturers are recalling commercial trucks because they are equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine that may have a defective Engine Control Module (ECM).
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Electrostatic Discharge Ignited Lab Explosion

A new investigation reveals that electrostatic discharge started an explosion that led to a researcher losing her arm.

IEC Publishes IEC 60068-3-13:2016, Environmental Testing Guidance

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released IEC 60068-3-13:2016. This standard covers "Environmental testing -...

Electrical Engineering Students Design Bicycle Powered Generator

Today’s electrical engineering students are getting the chance to put their lessons into practice...

Wearable Sensors Detect Toxic Chemicals

Just like civilians, soldiers already carry sophisticated wireless devices with them every day. New technology add-ons take advantage of the processing power of smartphones.

NHTSA Investigates Tesla Autopilot Following Fatal Crash

NHTSA is investigating the performance of Tesla’s Autopilot system after a driver was killed in a recent crash that occurred while his Model S was in Autopilot mode.
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