Get ready for electronica 2024! Join us in Munich from Nov. 12-15 for the world’s leading electronics fair, or the world’s leading electronics fair, where industry innovation takes center stage. Check out these reports from the show.

++ Update: November 15, 2024 - 1:15PM ++

The winners of electronica Fast Forward 2024 have been announced. Congratulations to the winners!

The electronica Fast Forward 2024 competition has revealed its top innovators, spotlighting startups poised to reshape the electronics landscape. Judged on technical excellence, industry impact, presentation, and future potential, these startups impressed with groundbreaking solutions.

 
  • First Prize was awarded to SpeedPox, celebrated for its ultra-fast curing epoxy resins that drastically cut curing times from hours to seconds using a unique self-propagating mechanism. This technology offers significant energy savings. Messe Muenchen's Dr. Martin Lechner will present the award.
 
 
  • Second Prize was awarded to BTRY for their energy-dense solid-state batteries, using cutting-edge semiconductor methods to achieve rapid charging and reliability in extreme conditions. Elektor's Brian Tristam Williams presented the award.
 
 
  • Third Prize was awarded to ICECAP for developing a compact, thermoelectric cooling system optimized for versatile use in high-tech devices. The award was presented by Isabel Obieta Vilallonga of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA).
 
 
  • The Ethics in Electronics Award was presented to Banyan.eco for its AI-driven carbon footprint tracking tool, promoting sustainability in electronics. Lenthe Foundation's Don Akkermans presented the award.
 


++ Update: November 15, 2024 - 9:00 AM ++

Good morning from the bustling halls of electronica 2024! Today is the final day of the event, and we at Elektor are excited to end on a high note. We invite all attendees, especially students passionate about electronics, to join us at our booth (B4.131) for a special closing livestream. Elektor editors, engineers, and special guests will recap the show, highlight standout technologies, and share their unique insights. Don’t miss this chance to engage with experts and connect with fellow enthusiasts!

The day’s agenda is packed with must-attend events.

  • At 11 am, make your way to the Visionary Stage in Hall B4 for the Student & Influencer Marketing Forum. This panel discussion, featuring top electronics influencers and Elektor editors, will delve into strategies for breaking into content creation in the industry. It’s an unmissable session for students eager to build their presence and career in electronics.
 
 
  • At 12 pm, Elektor will host the prestigious electronica Fast Forward Award Ceremony at the Visionary Stage. We’ll reveal the winners of the 2024 startup competition—come cheer on the innovative minds shaping the future!
  • Finally, at 1 PM, wrap up your day with a burst of energy at our booth (B4.131) for a live soldering competition led by the one and only DIY Guy Chris.
 

Have a great day!
 
++ Update: 6:00 PM ++


Thank you to the panelists and everyone who attended the Influencer Marketing Forum, sponsored by PCBWay, at electronica 2024. Today, we heard from DIY Guy Chris, Max Imagination, Simon Gao (PCBWay), GreatScott!, and Brian Tristam Williams (Elektor). 

 

DIY Guy Chris joined us live for Elektor Lab Talk, during which he talked about many of his innovative projects — and he even showed off a few! Check out his RGB LED Cube project.

Elektor author and well-known content creator Stuart Cording hopped on the show to share his thoughts about a few of the more intereting technologies he saw at the event his week.

We also welcomed Natasha Baker, founder of SnapMagic, who spoke to us about her company, the show, and more.


Peter Dalmaris joined us for a livestream today about KiCad, and specifically KiCad 8.
 

++ Update: 1:55 PM ++

Join us for the Smart Influencer Marketing Forum today at 4:00 Pm (Munich). Head over to B4.131 to learn how to incorporate smart influencer marketing for your company. The session will feature a discussion with influencers whose combined reach exceeds 2 million followers, focusing on the power of influencer marketing in the electronics industry. The panel includes:




++ November 13, 2024 - 9:15 AM ++

Day 3 of electronica 2024 is underway, and the energy at Elektor's booth (B4.440) is buzzing! We're inviting attendees to stop by for conversations with some of the most inspiring electronics influencers and innovators. Engage with GreatScott!, DIY Guy Chris, and Max Imagination, who are showcasing their latest projects. Whether you’re intrigued by Max’s ongoing robot build, DIY Guy Chris's RGB Cube, or GreatScott!’s various projects like the the DIY LiPo Supercharger, there’s something here for everyone.


Our live demos continue today, featuring engaging builds, insightful talks, and more. Check out our agenda:

  • 9 AM - 3 PM (Munich): Technical Presentations
  • 3:15 PM (Munich): Peter Dalmaris on KiCad 8
  • 4:00 PM (Munich): Smart Influencer Marketing Forum
  • 5:15 PM (Munich): Elektor Lab Talk with DIY Guy Chris and Guests

Stop by and explore our collection of Elektor kits, from beginner-friendly projects to advanced solutions. Plus, see the innovation on display from startups participating in the electronica Fast Forward pitches, showcasing their cutting-edge technologies aimed at reshaping the industry.

If you're not in Munich, keep up with the excitement through our livestreams on YouTube, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Tune in to see Elektor Lab Talk and exclusive influencer interviews. Join us and be a part of the action at electronica 2024!

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++ Update: 4:00 PM ++

Max Imagination took to the stage today to present a First-Person View (FPV) head tracker. With a soldering station and some components on the workbench, he assembled the project in less than a hour! Watch the presentation!
 

++ Update: November 13, 2024 - 1:20 PM ++

Elektor has startups, partners, and industry leaders on stage. Stop by the booth B4.440.

Earlier today, Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton joined Elektor on stage today to talk about Raspberry Pi products, product development, and much more. The interview will be posted on Elektor TV in the near future.

 

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DIY Guy Chris is stationed at the Elektor booth (B4.440) taking questions from engineers and makers. Through his much-appreciated videos and projects, DIY Guy Chris simplifies advanced electronics through step-by-step guides on topics like LED displays and CNC machines, encouraging innovators to take on new challenges. At electronica 2024, he will hold a soldering competition.

++ Updated: 5:50 PM ++

We had a great day at electronica 2024. Join us tomorrow for Day 2! If you plan to visit, stop by B4.440. If you can't make it to Munich, you can watch our livestreams on YouTube, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Watch Elektor Lab Talk #24! In this episode, streamed live from electronica 2024, GreatScott! ,Jens Nickel (Editor in Chief, Elektor), Jean-Pierre Joosting (Reporter, eeNews Europe), and Brian Tristam Williams (Editor, Elektor) talked about new technologies and the electronica 2024 event.


Watch "The Future Is Now: GreatScott! Live at electronica 2024," during which GreatScott! had a in-depth conversation with Elektor about the DIY LiPo Supercharger Kit, his DIY electronics projects, content creation, and more.
 

 

++ Updated: 12:00 PM ++

Meet the influencers! Well-known electronics makers and influencers GreatScott! and Max Imagation are stationed at Elektor's booth. Come visit them to learn about their newest creations, their favorite projects, and more.
 
GreatScott! and Max Imagination chatting at Elektor's booth (B4.440).
Today, GreatScott! is here with the DIY LiPo Supercharger Kit. And Max Imagination is working on a new robot!
 
Max Imagination working on his new robot!
Head over to Booth 4.440 to learn more.

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++ Update: 10:45 AM ++

electronica Fast Forward start-up pitches have begun. Join us at B4.440 each day to hear the start-up companies present their business cases and solutions! Bring your technical questions.

The start-ups:

  1. BTRY (Switzerland) – BTRY is developing a customizable thin-film solid-state battery with a unique combination of high energy and power to meet the needs of IoT, Medtech and consumer electronics. The product is an advanced solid-state battery that can be charged and discharged within 1 minute, is operating at very high and low temperatures and be thinner than 0.1 mm.

  2. ICECAP (Malta) – Specializing in energy-efficient cooling solutions for compact electronics, ICECAP’s technology ensures high-performance thermal management. Targeting sectors like photonics, telecommunications, and medical imaging, they are advancing the future of electronics with smarter, cooler systems.

  3. BANYAN.ECO (France) – With the push for sustainability growing, BANYAN is leading the way in electronics by simplifying carbon footprint reporting. Their AI-powered platform automates emissions tracking, enabling real-time insights for businesses to improve their environmental impact.

  4. Nightjar (India) – Protecting wildlife and the environment is more crucial than ever, and TrailGuard AI by Nightjar is at the forefront. This real-time camera system detects illegal activities such as poaching and logging, proving that the future of conservation lies in smart electronics.

  5. SPEEDPOX (Austria) – SPEEDPOX’s self-curing epoxy resin technology offers faster, safer, and cleaner solutions for industries like automotive and construction. Their advanced materials are making the future of electronics manufacturing more efficient and sustainable.

Also, be sure to check out MYBOT SHOP at the Elektor booth. They have various robots on display.
 
Come check out the robots at Elektor's booth!
Max Imagation — the popular electronics innovator and content creator with over 145,000 YouTube subscribers — will be at Elektor's booth all week long. Stop by to chat with him about his projects and check out his demos.
 
Meet Max Imagination at the the booth!

++ November 12, 2024 - 9:00 AM ++

Good morning! Elektor's booth (B4.440) is ready to go. We look forward to seeing everyone at the show today. Stop by to chat with our engineers and editors and to check out some of our magazines, books, and kits.
 
Elektor's booth (B4.440) at electronica 2024.
Moreover, Elektor and eeNews Europe are proud to present this special digital edition — a collaborative showcase of the strengths of both publications. Download the free electronica digital edition of Elektor Mag!


 
We cover the following topics and much more:
 
  • Innovations in high-current testing
  • Advances in spectrum analyzers
  • KiCad updates

More to come!

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