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New 3D-Printing Technology Can Accommodate Individual Patient’s Needs

The technology employs magnetic fields to shape composite materials (mixes of plastics and ceramics) into patient-specific products.

Researchers Discover Humans Feel Empathy toward Robots in Pain

Researchers from Toyohashi University of Technology and Kyoto University have discovered the first neurophysiological evidence of humans' ability to empathize with robots in perceived pain and have pointed out the difference in human empathy toward other humans and robots.

Allegro MicroSystems Unveils 2-D Speed and Direction Sensor IC

The A1262 is a dual-channel Hall-effect latch with 2-D sensing via both vertical Hall and planar Hall elements.

ON Semi Expands Internet of Things Wireless Portfolio

Through its acquisition of Axsem AG, ON will debut its expanded wireless RF device portfolio.

New Storage Approach for Solar Thermal Energy Could Reduce Costs

Engineers at Oregon State University have discovered a new approach for storing concentrated solar thermal energy that could lead to reduced costs and widespread solar use.

Teardown: Samsung Gear Solo

The Samsung Gear S watch, designed with a curved AMOLED display, is a stand-alone wearable, allowing users to make and answer calls, check and send texts, get directions, track runs and more.

Volvo Chooses HERE for Next-Generation Vehicles’ In-Car Control

The system will provide maps, navigation, local search and smartphone/tablet out-of-car controls.

New Techniques for Detecting Counterfeit ICs

Electronic ‘signatures’ distinguish genuine ICs from fakes.

Deploy HetNets as Fast and Cheap as Wi-Fi

Reference designs integrate 3G, 4G/LTE and Wi-Fi so mobile operators can deploy cost-effective multi-technology HetNets.

Disney Research Develops Method for 3D-Printing Connectors

The system, called AutoConnect, allows for the connection of standard and free-form objects including pipes, flat surfaces, boxes, game controllers, toy animals, or coffee mugs.

Company Wants to Install Active Shooter Technology and Detection System in Schools

The ERASE is a campaign to raise money based on Guardian technology, which reduces the average emergency response time from 18 minutes to just a few, according to SDS.

Dialog Semi Powering Xiaomi’s Bluetooth Voice Remote Control

Using Dialog’s SoC the remote control is used to command the television, Web browsing and gaming.

Rocket House Uses Intel Edison to Power Wearable Dresses Containing 900 LEDs

Zoë Klintberg is the co-owner and artistic director at Rocket House Productions Inc. based in Calgary, Canada. Klintberg and Rocket House recently made an appearance at World Maker Faire, showing off wearable tech fashion powered by the Intel Edison board.

Researchers are One Step Closer to Fully Functional 90% More Efficient, ‘Ultimate’ Battery

Lithium-oxygen or lithium-air batteries have been referred to as the “ultimate” battery due to their theoretical energy density, which is 10 times that of a lithium-ion battery.