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Watch: A robot that sutures

Teams from the University of California, Berkeley, Google Brain and Intel Corporation have developed a robot capable of simulating suturing.

High-frequency components line aids in testing mmWave and optical designs

New components can be used as part of a test system consisting of 110 GHz vector network analyzers, oscilloscopes and bit error rate testers.

IAR Systems delivers advanced trace for RISC-V based applications

Enhanced support for the SiFive Insight solution in IAR Embedded Workbench brings leading debug and trace capabilities to the RISC-V community.

AI based system fixes rude emails and makes them polite

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University created an automated computer system that makes online communications more polite.

Piezo control improves atomic force microscope accuracy

The piezo device improves the detection ability of nanoscale chemical imaging using atomic force microscopy.

KEB America introduces EtherNet/IP for S6 and F6 drives

The EtherNet/IP drive products are available with options such as regenerative braking, liquid cooled heatsinks, internal positioning control and SIL3 certified safe motion functions.

Optus begins testing millimeter wave 5G technology

The Australian telecom made its first mmWave data call with Ericsson.

Video: Arduino-powered DIY bowling table makes stay-at-home more enjoyable

A maker has created a functional tabletop bowling game.

Silicon Labs joins the Wi-SUN Alliance

Wi-SUN technology offers service providers, utilities, municipalities/local government and other enterprise multi-service and secure wireless mesh networks.

Magnetic sensor measures speed, direction and motor position for automotive applications

TDK Corp. has expanded its tunnel-magnetoresistance (TMR) angle sensor portfolio designed for automotive and industrial applications.

Digi-Key Electronics expands IoT portfolio

The distributor has signed a partnership with SG Wireless.

Qorvo takes TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 routers to new levels of performance

The front-end modules deliver 40% improved energy efficiency and 20% more range than comparable devices.

Power quality challenges integrating renewables into the grid

A look at the common power quality issues that arise due to the integration of renewable energy resources into the grid and a brief discussion of mitigation methods.

Devices, technology to help ease post-COVID-19 return to work

A sampling of the devices and technologies in use to ease the transition back to the workplace post COVID-19 closure.

AI-based system can detect epileptic seizures in real time

This system could one day be developed to create a wearable that can stop an epileptic seizure in its tracks, similar to a diabetic’s insulin pump.

New Yorker Electronics releases new Vishay Dale high temperature thin film resistors

High temperature thin film resistors feature an operating temperature up to 215° C and an ultra low temperature coefficient of resistance.

New Servotorq integrated servo motor variant launched

With a wide dynamic speed range of 0.05 to 720°/second, Miranda’s integrated drive control electronics and software provide closed-loop servo control, delivering position, velocity and acceleration control.