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Power Module Suits Computing, Graphic Apps

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor’s AOZ5038QI power module suits synchronous step-down applications including notebook PCs, servers and graphics cards.

Manhattan-Based Underground Park Installs LED Lighting

New York City’s Lowline will contain a range of flora and fauna that will experience natural photosynthesis without direct access to sunlight.

Bosch Sensortec Unveils MEMS Scanner for Interactive Laser Projectors

The device can be used for a wide range of Internet of Things applications that can use focus-free laser projection.

NXP Joins Auto-ISAC

NXP Semiconductors is now part of the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC), which tracks information on cyber threats around the connected vehicle.

Zebra Connector Joins Displays to PC Boards

Fujipoly® Zebra® 1002 Carbon Connector from Fujipoly® gives electronic device manufacturers a reliable option to connect printed circuit boards to various LCD displays.

3-D Printed Porous Scaffold Promotes Bone Regeneration

Combining 3-D printing and controlled release drug delivery could lead to new reconstructive treatment for athletes with a ruptured ACL.

Q&A: Epilog Laser Talks Unleashing Creativity with Laser Engravers

Here Epilog Laser’s Director of Marketing, James Stanaway, discusses why users should consider Epilog Laser for their creativity projects, talks about some shocking items that have been engraved with Epilog Lasers, and even touches on common challenges.

Video: UPS Successfully Tests Delivery Drone System

The use of delivery drones could save the company more than $50 million per year.

Using Artificial Intelligence to Land Drones on Moving Platforms

The goal is to help drones make better navigational decisions while they evolve to filter lesser solutions to landing

Silicon Labs Helps Power Sengled’s Smart LED Bulb

The lights allow for customized scheduling, color temperature tuning and energy tracking.

Is the MEMS Manufacturing Resurgence Influenced by Trump?

There’s a renewed interest in U.S.-based MEMS manufacturers from an investment perspective. Do expectations of a favorable manufacturing climate under President Trump have any influence?

New Laser Bubble Technology Redefines Display Technology

New display technology employs femtosecond lasers to create microbubbles that form images inside a liquid column, for true 3-D viewing from any angle without special glasses.

Artificial Intelligence Key to Smartphone Growth into 2020, Says IHS Markit

AI will expand across the industry along with embedded AI in all parts of mobile devices from cameras, to audio, to machines.

KEMET Acquires NEC TOKIN to Bolster Component Business

KEMET has purchased component supplier NEC TOKIN in a stock transaction. NEC TOKIN in turn sells its electromechanical device business to NTJ.

Preventative Maintenance Moves from Periodic to Predictive

Smart power supplies like the Quint PSU keep manufacturing facilities up and running.

Teardown: Fitbit Charge 2

The Fitbit Charge 2 is a new fitness tracker

Video: Watch a Bipedal Robot Sit, Squat and Crouch

“Cassie” provides a framework to build new types of robots that can be used to tackle tough environments or emergency response

Silicon Valley vs. Trump – The H1B Visa Elephant in the Room

The Trump administration attempted to curtail travel from seven countries for 90 days. Silicon Valley responded with the signing of an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit on Trump’s attempted ‘ban’ citing support of the immigrants and their contributions to the U.S. While that’s true, isn’t the real reason protecting cheap labor?

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