From rapid prototyping platforms to real-world manufacturing ecosystems, the series highlights how engineers are turning ideas into working hardware faster than ever before. Engineering Unlocked, sponsored by Microchip and Molex, brings together industry experts, educators, and innovators to examine the technologies, workflows, and communities driving today's design cycles and helping prepare the next generation of engineers. "Engineering Unlocked celebrates the incredible momentum we're seeing in the engineering community," said David Sandys, senior director of technical enablement and engagement at DigiKey. "From makers and students to professional designers, the pace of innovation has never been faster, and we're proud to help equip and empower those who turn bold ideas into real solutions."
This is the first season of Engineering Unlocked, adding to a wide range of video and written content available on DigiKey.
This season's episodes include insights and interviews with industry experts:
• Episode 1: A Community of Innovators: Lessons from Supercon This episode captures the creativity, collaboration, and rapid prototyping culture on display at Supercon 2025, highlighting how community-driven innovation accelerates experimentation and learning.
• Episode 2: Tools of the Trade: The Modern Hardware Toolkit In this episode, industry experts discuss the hardware platforms, development boards, components, and workflows that engineers use to efficiently prototype, test, and iterate designs.
• Episode 3: The Way Forward: STEM and the Future of Engineering The final episode focuses on STEM programs, makerspaces, and academic initiatives that are shaping the engineers of tomorrow.
