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DECT NR+ · 5G · Industrial IoT Apr. 2026 · 12 min

DECT NR+: the 5G wireless protocol for critical IoT networks

An ITU-recognised 5G protocol that works without an operator, on licence-free spectrum, in self-organising mesh. Codium, member of the Opener Initiative, breaks down what's under the hood.

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Embedded firmware development RTOS Zephyr Linux

Firmware · RTOS · Embedded Linux Apr. 2026 · 15 min

From microcontroller to embedded Linux: field experience

Zephyr vs FreeRTOS vs NuttX, Linux kernel drivers, custom BSP — two distinct worlds with their own challenges. What we've learned from working in both.

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Cybersecurity Mar. 2026 · 9 min

IoT Cybersecurity in 2026: RED Directive, Cyber Resilience Act and product compliance

RED, CRA, CSPN, IEC 62443… What these regulations mean concretely for manufacturers of connected devices. The 4 security pillars every product must address.

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Bare PCB electronic board — French manufacturing

Production Feb. 2026 · 6 min

Manufacturing PCBs in France: it's absolutely possible

52-week lead times from an Indian supplier. How Codium reshored production for a large industrial group using 8 design optimisation levers — at the same price.

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IoT Jan. 2026 7 min

LoRaWAN: is it still a relevant technology in 2026?

Spectrum saturation, 30–40% frame loss, CRA incompatibility. Codium's honest take on a technology we've used extensively.

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Design Office Dec. 2025 5 min

Design for Manufacturing: why your PCB must be designed for production from day one

A design that ignores manufacturing constraints is costly. The 5 most common DFM mistakes and how to avoid them.

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Supply Chain Nov. 2025 4 min

Component obsolescence: how to anticipate and secure your supply chain

The 2021–2023 shortages exposed supply chain fragility. Strategies to detect obsolescence and protect your production continuity.

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Certifications Oct. 2025 6 min

CE certification for an electronic board: steps, lead times and pitfalls to avoid

CE marking is mandatory to sell in Europe. A practical guide for SMEs developing their first electronic product.

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KiCad EDA software in professional production

EDA · Open Source Apr. 2026 10 min

KiCad in a professional environment: a credible alternative to industry giants?

Hundreds of professional boards, a digitised industrial flow, and zero inferiority complex against Altium users. An unfiltered field report.

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Maintenance Apr. 2026 7 min

PCB repair: the industry's blind spot

Why repair is often more uncertain and costly than expected — and when designing a new board is the rational answer.

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