The University of Arkansas has secured a $3.5 million award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to elevate its roles as a leader in power-electronics research and development. The funding will support upgrades to the High Density Electronics Center...

HiDEC Director Dr. David Huitink, along with UA Power Group colleagues, has been awarded a prestigious Twenty‑First Century Professorship in Engineering by the University of Arkansas Department of Mechanical Engineering, recognizing his research excellence and...

  A HiDEC‑led interdisciplinary team from the University of Arkansas Power Group (UAPG) won first‑phase honors in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Silicon Carbide Packaging Prize for their innovative packaging design that could improve performance and power...

HiDEC is offering a two-day Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design “Training Camp” Jan. 9–10, covering OrCAD and Allegro software tools and practical PCB design principles. The workshop aims to help students and professionals translate classroom theory into real-world...

HiDEC will host a two-day soldering and surface mount technology (SMT) workshop on Oct. 14–15, giving students and professionals hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and techniques. The training focuses on real-world electronics manufacturing skills and...

Dr. David Huitink, director of HiDEC and associate professor of mechanical engineering, was honored with the Collaborative Research Faculty Award as part of the University of Arkansas College of Engineering’s Dean’s Excellence Awards. The annual recognition highlights...

HiDEC has appointed David Huitink as its new director as the center reorganizes under the University of Arkansas Power Group (UAPG) to strengthen electronics R&D strategy and collaboration. The move aims to streamline HiDEC’s operations, modernize its facilities,...