The opportunities to reinvent existing objects into smart, connected devices with microprocessors, I/O buses, sensors, and transmitters are abundant. However, these opportunities are accompanied by technical challenges. How does one make tools and machines that have not changed in form or function for decades into electronic devices that are user-friendly, connected, and standards-certified? Furthermore, how do you ensure that the devices you design in the lab will perform in the field?...
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