Top Stories of the Week: Mar. 9-13, 2026

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Editor's Picks from Other Websites

We hope you enjoy the articles on Electronic Design, but there's a lot going on and we can't cover everything. In this section, Electronic Design editors highlight articles they found this week that you might be interested in as well.

I'll be heading out to APEC next week. I hope we can meet if you plan to attend. 

• APEC 2026 coverage - check daily for new content
• Let’s Talk Tech at APEC — and Maybe Share a Tiki Nightcap - Three of Electronic Design’s most colorful editors will be attending North America’s leading power conference and would love to meet you if you’re planning to attend APEC 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

Machine Design is hosting their latest takeover week on motion systems and control. It will include a downloadable ebook and you can read the articles online including these:

• Motion Systems Enter a New Era as AI and Software Transform Design - Motion systems expert Michael Everman discusses why design engineers are opting to bundle multi-axis precision into drop-in platforms.
• The New Autonomous Mobile Robots Move Beyond Hydraulics with Electric Lift and QDD Motors - Traditional hydraulics are falling away, as electric lift systems and quasi-direct drive (QDD) motors enable smarter, more precise motion control in warehouse automation, pallets and platforms for people.

Mirabilis Design is running a hackathon that looks interesting. You get access to tools and training. Great learning experience even if you don't win. Open to students and pros alike. 

• 2026 Global Electronics Hackathon - Registration ends March 23. Competition on April 12. 

Andy's Automotive Newsletter Link Excerpts

Honda has made the decision to cancel the development and market launch of three EV models that were planned for production in the U.S., namely the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX. We wrote about the Zero's launch in our CES coverage last year.

EV progress report: EV sales and affordability are reaching a tipping point. The EU’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) market has hit record levels. It's been driven by the EU’s car CO₂ regulation, the backbone of Europe’s automotive climate and industrial policy.

"Lucid Reveals Lunar Robotaxi, A Two-Seat Tesla Cybercab Competitor." The California startup is developing its own robotaxi on the upcoming midsize platform to challenge the Tesla Cybercab.

Arduino just released the VentunoQ [21Q] — another board that incorporates a combo STMicro processor and  Qualcomm chip for edge AI applications. Details in their blog.

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