- Pickering Interfaces has released its 2025 review, a year marked, according to the British company, by an uncertain economic environment and a mixed performance in the global electronic test and measurement market.
- The supplier of modular signal switching and simulation solutions reports that it continued to invest in products, engineering, and customer support.
A Fluctuating Economic Context
The first months of 2025 were characterized by instability, particularly affecting the manufacturing sector, amid increased tariffs on certain imported products in North America. According to Joe Woodford, Pickering’s Global Sales and Marketing Director (pictured), this situation impacted several industry segments.
During the second half of the year, the company observed a gradual return to more regular investment cycles. Pickering reports a recovery in activity in the aerospace and defense, space, eVTOL aircraft, and scientific research sectors. The automotive sector remained active, despite a slowdown in some European regions, particularly in the electric vehicle segment.
The company also highlights the tenth anniversary of its Beijing office, opened in 2015, and indicates that it is continuing to strengthen its presence in the Asian market.
Switching and Simulation Product Launches
During 2025, Pickering introduced several products in its switching and simulation portfolios.
- 12-Slot Hybrid 2U Chassis
The company introduced a new 2U chassis based on the LXI platform. It integrates field-replaceable control and power units and accommodates up to 24 PXI 3U modules in a footprint comparable to that of a traditional PXI 4U system. 10 Gigabit T1 - FIU Switch in PXI/PXIe
Pickering also launched a 10GBASE-T1 switch incorporating a MEMS architecture in PXI/PXIe format. Designed for next-generation automotive Ethernet applications, this module aims to facilitate fault detection testing on embedded communication interfaces. - 5 A Battery Simulator in PXI/PXIe
A new battery simulator capable of delivering up to 5 amps has been introduced for PXI and PXIe environments. This represents an improvement over previous simulators limited to 300 mA and is particularly suited for testing battery management systems (BMS).
Extended Topology BRIC System
Finally, Pickering mentions the development of a Built-In Relay Interface Controller (BRIC) system with a high number of crossover points. Designed as part of a quantum computing research project, this system meets the needs of dense connectivity and complex switching matrices.
