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AI That Rivals the Power of the Brain

A team of researchers has developed an “artificial synapse” that mimics the way the brain operates, providing a possible route for the hardware implementation of large-scale artificial neural networks.

Heilind Electronics Now Stocking Hirose ix Industrial Series I/O Connectors

Heilind is stocking Hirose's next-generation ix Industrial Series I/O connectors, featuring a small footprint and data rates of up to 10 Gbps.

Ironwood Electronics: Clamshell Production Test Socket for BGA1062

The stamped spring pin socket addresses high-performance requirements for testing BGA1062 - CBT-BGA-6077.

ITG Electronics Introduces Signal and Data Line Filters for Use in MRI Rooms

The filters provide clean power to low voltage signal and data entering MRI shielded rooms through power and CAT-5 cables to mitigate interference with MRI scanning equipment operation.

Video: Delft Hyperloop Seeks to Break Speed Record at SpaceX Hyperloop Competition

The student-led team will be one of 20 teams competing for the fastest possible speed in the third Elon Musk-sponsored event.

Aston Martin Joins the Flying Car Race

The Volante Vision concept will be a hybrid-electric vehicle with autonomous capabilities.

Q&A: Using Machine Vision and AI to Automate Industrial Drones

DroneDeploy’s software helps industries improve safety and productivity while reducing costs of operation.

Study on Diabetes Management Using Medical Robot Launched

Pillo Health announced that it is collaborating with AARP on a study using Pillo, a digital health companion, on disease management for patients who have recently been diagnosed with diabetes.

IEEE Publishes 802.11ak-2018 Standard Amendment Enabling Wi-Fi Transit Links in Bridged Networks

The amendment meets demand for bridging IEEE 802.11 media to the same level as IEEE 802.3 Ethernet by providing internal connections as transit links within IEEE 802.1Q bridged networks.

Maintenance System for Robots Alerts Engineers When There is a Robot Failure

Tend is releasing the first “smart” predictive maintenance system for industrial robots called In.advance.

Your Houseplant Could Detect Harmful Gases in Your Home

Genetically engineered houseplants could be used as subtle hints that there is something wrong in a home or office.

IBM and Veridium Applying Blockchain to Carbon Offset Credits

IBM and the Veridium Foundation have teamed up to apply blockchain technology to tokenize carbon offset credits.

New Secure Authenticator Protects Surgical Tool Data from Harmful Gamma Ray Sterilization

Maxim Integrated Product Inc. has debuted their DS28E83 DeepCover secure authenticator.

New Analyzer and Emulator Device for Test and Verification of Data Circuits Released

GL Communications Inc. has released its enhanced Tprobe Datacom Analyzer/Emulator, a tool designed for test and verification of data communications circuits and equipment.

Electronic Chip Advances Wireless Neural Interface Technology

The chip can read signals from several nerve endings and wirelessly transmit them without needing a battery or any other component.

Why Are So Many Parts Becoming Obsolete?

Commercial off-the-shelf parts, in particular, have become increasingly susceptible to shorter lifespans. Their tendency to rapidly enter the obsolescent phase of their life cycle has become increasingly common and a plan to address this is of prime importance.

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