Industries
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Device allows robots to eat metal for energy
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science have created a metal-air scavenger (MAS) that powers robots by eating metal.
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COVID-19 may cause Europe to fall behind in 5G deployments
Ericsson CEO gives insight into the future of next generation wireless technology in its first quarter earnings.
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Drones still consume too much energy to compete with vans in delivery
But if the energy is generated environmentally, it still might be better overall.
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Honeywell optimizes board mount pressure sensors, ABP series, for medical ventilator applications
The small form-factor and low weight of the sensors is ideal for portable ventilators and other devices where space might be limited.
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Video: GForge super-charges top collaboration platform
GForge 2020 adds new video collaboration and security components, and offers a free starter program to help coronavirus-impacted businesses operate remotely.
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Vishay sensors offer long-range presence and proximity sensing for light curtain applications
Available in five compact packages, the sensor features fast 300 µs reaction time and high interference strength without spurious signals.
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Sager Electronics partners with SL Power in support of COVID-19 recovery program
The program is intended to help facilitate rapid delivery of medical devices from original equipment and other manufacturers supporting COVID-19 recovery globally.
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Stamped spring pin socket for 0.8 mm pitch Amkor FCLBGA
The new socket is designed to meet high performance requirements for burn-in and test applications.
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Bluetooth low energy for large-scale industrial use cases
OnAsset has read 12,000 Bluetooth tags in a single room in under a minute with its gateway.
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AI algorithm can quickly locate mandibular canals
Researchers from the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI), Tampere University Hospital, Planmeca and the Alan Turning Institute have created an AI model that can automatically show the exact location of mandibular canals.
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AI can distinguish ancient feces source
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Science Human History used artificial intelligence (AI) to differentiate between ancient human and dog feces.
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Next-generation glassware washers help laboratories meet safety and sanitation standards
Six models offer maximum cleanliness, reliability, consistency and flexibility to meet stringent safety and sanitary demands of productive laboratories.
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Oppo successfully tests voice and video calls using only a 5G network
The network was run on a standalone network using Ericsson and MediaTek technology.
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Hisense F50 5G smartphone released powered by UNISOC 5G chipset
The phone is the third 5G phone to be introduced in the last few weeks for the next-generation wireless communication.
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Nokia to expand connectivity due to COVID-19 pandemic
The company is working with U.S. Cellular to increase network capacity to 250 sites in the Midwest and Pacific.
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New Yorker Electronics distributing popular connectivity device from several sources
New Yorker Electronics supplies the RJ45, the most popular connector type in the IT world, from Adam Tech and Moxie Inductor.
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Condition monitoring device suits a range of industry needs
The condition monitoring system increases uptime and reduces overall life-cycle costs of pumps, fans, motors, gearboxes and many other types of machines.
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Video: An automation solution for emergency ventilators
An efficient emergency ventilator concept system incorporating electric linear actuators has been designed by engineers from Minnesota-based Tolomatic.
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How AI and automation will help engineering and humanity
The learning curve, as well as the adoption curve, are quite steep. The reason for that is because, throughout the centuries since the Industrial Revolution, engineers and manufacturers designed and implemented solutions by hand.
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Four laser engraving technologies compared
Laser engraving machines are available in a variety of types, including CO2, fiber, dual source and galvo, each with distinct benefits.
