Industries
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Water purification device uses sunlight to help fight water crisis
Researchers from the University of Rochester are developing a way to address the world’s water crisis using sunlight to evaporate and purify contaminated water with greater than 100% efficiency.
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New solar window automatically adjusts with the seasons
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, Northwestern University, the University of Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee created a new customizable smart window that uses solar power to save energy costs.
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Vishay Intertechnology’s ENYCAP energy storage capacitors now available in seven smaller case sizes
New sizes for the electrical double-layer energy storage capacitors range from 10 mm x 20 mm to 12.5 mm x 40 mm, with capacitance from 5 F to 22 F.
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Heilind Electronics introduces LUMAWISE Endurance S connector system from TE Connectivity
The solution helps to reduce the complexity of street lighting architecture by removing the need for auxiliary modules and associated wiring.
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UK reverses course, won’t use Huawei for future 5G networks
The company will remove all equipment from Britain’s network by 2027.
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Video: Significant increase in use of drones as agriculture sprayers
The use of the technology is spreading from Asia to Europe and the U.S.
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Video: MIT develops robots that can manipulate cables
A robotic gripper with soft sensitive fingers can grip ropes, wires and cables for use in both industrial and household tasks.
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Analog Devices to buy Maxim in a mega deal valued at $21 billion
The combined companies will represent $68 billion in enterprise value.
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Tiny Bluetooth low energy module for IoT comes with integrated antenna
LG Innotek has introduced a new module for wearables and smart home applications.
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Using software, Nokia says it can upgrade millions of 4G phones to 5G
The technology could transition 5 million radios by 2021.
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GPS/GNSS boards connect to Raspberry Pi for automotive applications
The board will allow navigation options to be brought to developer board applications.
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Sager Electronics collaborates with Harvard School of Engineering on order accuracy study
Engineering students sought to develop systems to reduce the average number of errors per month at the firm’s Massachusetts distribution center, which ships approximately 20,000 items each month.
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Vishay Intertechnology now listed as approved source for DLA drawing 20001 wet tantalum capacitors
The capacitors feature 80 g peak of sine vibration, 53.79 g root mean square of random vibration and 3 V reverse voltage capabilities.
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New Yorker Electronics offers BMI 604D series of axial lead aluminum capacitors
The Mil-spec, four-terminal capacitors from Barker Microfarad feature low inductance and wide temperature, voltage and capacitance ranges.
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Laser engravers add value for brewing and beer lovers
The technology is an easy way to make personalized beer bottles, coasters, glasses and mugs for any type of occasion.
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Video: New drone platform launched by Skydio
The autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles are geared for enterprise and the public sector.
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Understanding UL 508A, the standard for industrial control panels
UL is providing resources to help familiarize customers with recent revisions to the standard.
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New type RA, stacked polyester capacitors supplies high energy density for high ripple current applications
The non-inductive multilayer metalized polyester film capacitor features a small size, high dv/dt capability and very low equivalent series resistance at high frequency.
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Watch: SuperSonic MACH 40 cart-based ultrasound system from Hologic
The SuperSonic MACH 40 system incorporates UltraFast™ imaging technology inspired by advanced graphics innovations from the video gaming industry.
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Point: 5G's health effects need more attention
Mobile device manufacturers are designing new devices for the compatibility of 5G. Yet it is possible that these companies have overlooked a key factor – their customers’ health.