Industries
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New 8100 wire bonder increases productivity and efficiency
The fully automated, thermosonic high-speed ball-and-stitch wire bonder is capable of ball bumping and customized looping profiles.
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Video: A 60 ft life-size Gundam robot debuts at Japanese dock
The robot is billed as a tourist attraction and it pays homage to 1970s anime.
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Video: 5G massive IoT SiP for smart metering, asset tracking, industrial monitoring and wearables
A multi-band multi-chip system-in-package (SiP) from Skyworks supports 5G massive internet of things (IoT) platforms.
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LG to release new 5G Wing smartphone next month
The phone features four cameras and is powered by the Snapdragon 765G mobile platform.
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Study: Widespread EV adoption not enough to curb climate change
Researchers from the University of Toronto said that widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is not enough to address climate change.
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LoRaWAN network for smart cities and smart agriculture
Kerlink and ClearBlade partner to deploy wireless networks for asset monitoring.
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App for farmers helps track clubroot infestation
Researchers from the University of Calgary have created an app to help farmers control clubroot, an invasive species that kills plants.
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How VR increases construction site safety
VR is disrupting traditional methods in yet another industry.
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KROHNE has developed a comprehensive platform for the entire lifecycle of process instrumentation
Manufacturers are incorporating technology, interconnectivity and data into all of their operations. As a result, nearly every device in a manufacturing setting can become a “smart machine.”
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Calex’s CEV series AC/DC battery charger shipping from Sager Electronics
The CEV series can be used as either an external charging source or installed on board a lithium-ion battery operated application.
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Compact VSDs with 180% overload capacities
Overload capacities up to 180% make the variable speed drives (VSDs) suitable for applications that require high levels of torque for short periods.
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Self-driving functions in vehicles to be a gradual deployment
A new forecast from IDC indicates features will be implemented slowly rather than fully available in a car.
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European telecom Orange begins 5G trials for industrial use
The trials involve using augmented reality and robots to help improve efficiency and limit human interactions.
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Level 4 self-parking vehicle system introduced in China
Using sensors in parking areas, the system can identify and track car positions and obstacles over a 5G network.
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Study: Chatbots are not as effective as human doctors when diagnosing patients
Researchers found that chatbot based symptomp checker apps are not nearly as effective as an in-person doctor's visit.
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Video: Multi-function Telco accelerator card for growing 5G O-RAN virtual baseband unit markets
The T1 card delivers increased network performance while reducing CPU core count, cost and power, enabling a simplified, efficient 5G virtualized infrastructure.
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Bipedal robots are not even close
In order for bipedal robots to be practical, two key technologies need further development.
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Automotive grade PIN photodiodes feature low 0.7 mm profile, increased signal to noise ratio
Offered in the 0805 case size, the AEC-Q101 qualified devices feature black surface-mounted diode packages to eliminate side illumination.
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Heilind Electronics expands sensor offering with Sensata — Cynergy3 pressure sensors
The sensors measure pressure of a liquid or gas and provide the information as an electronic signal.
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Watch: Biometric wristband tracks worker health and safety
The smart wristband provides an alert system for COVID-19 social distancing, contact tracing and digital signatures.
