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Chip coalition calls on Congress to approve funding for domestic US manufacturing

Semiconductors in America Coalition seeks to strengthen the U.S. economy, national security and infrastructure.

AI chipmaker raises $70 million

The funding will allow Mythic to accelerate plans for mass production.

GoExpedi expands MRO operations

The company is opening a new warehouse in Pittsburgh.

Global MRO market to reach $758 billion by 2027

The growth comes from increased industrialization and digitalization.

AI-based system detects sarcasm in social media posts

The new detector could be used to help managers understand customer feedback on social media.

High-capacitance, low profile metallized polypropylene film capacitor

The new CDE-Illinois DC link capacitor series offers low-profile mounting in a high-capacitance, high-voltage film device.

Sleeveless inductors answer industrial automation electronics design challenges

The humble inductor is a key component in industrial machinery’s electronic circuits. Dozens of the devices could be used in an industrial machine, and failure of any one of them could mean a lengthy and expensive factory shut-down.

China accelerates advanced chip manufacturing

By year’s end, the 28 nm process will be achieved followed by 14 nm in 2022.

Video: Bringing custom voice assistants to everyday appliances

The technology does not require a Wi-Fi or cloud connection.

Nokia to transform Swisscom’s optical transport network

The network will move the customer-provided equipment to metro access.

Video: Controlling traffic with lidar in smart cities

Velodyne’s sensors with AI are being deployed in Canada and New Jersey.

High-performance inverter for electric aircraft advances

The new inverter is scalable from 500 kW to 20 MW.

Touch has positive effect on robot-human interaction

Researchers investigated how humanoid robot touch affects human-robot interactions.

Low cost wearable sensor is 50 times more sensitive than current sensors

The new sensor also outperforms comparable nano-enabled sensors in flexibility.

Video: University students challenged to solve problems with SICK lidar

Teams were supplied with a 270° SICK lidar sensor and challenged to solve a problem.

Photovoltaic fuses provide rugged circuit protection for next-gen integrated solar shingles

The fuse protects PV roof shingles from reverse overcurrent that can cause heat and fire.

Ohmcraft delivers high performance leaded dividers for mission critical applications

Exxelia Ohmcraft meets the needs of modern electronic warfare, weapons platforms and military professionals.

Confocal chromatic sensors enable new measurement perspectives

Confocal chromatic distance sensors play a critical role in manufacturing applications, detecting positions and displacements to ensure everything remains on track.