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Stewart Connector expands the SealJack PCB mount series to include a right angle USB 2.0 SealJack connector

The single port right angle connector is rated for IP67 applications and allows for front panel mounting with blind mating screw pockets.

The 5G evolution starts with advanced infrastructure solutions

With low latency, high bandwidth and high density as the key benefits of 5G, it is imperative that base station infrastructure supports these critical requirements.

EMC testing ensures compatible electronic products

EMC testing provides the means to understand not only how a DUT will respond when subjected to a level of electromagnetic interference (EMI), but what it will contribute as its own EMI.

Verizon unveils 5G for 20 cities and handset options

Verizon has so far activated 5G networks in Minneapolis and Chicago. 20 more cities are on tap.

Ford invests $500 million in rival Tesla electric vehicle maker Rivian

The companies will work together on a new vehicle based on Rivian’s architecture.

Market roundup: Key competitors of the autonomous taxi and fleet market

Self-driving cars have led to new manufacturers, suppliers and services in the automotive market, while a simultaneous shift occurs among traditional automotive OEMs to focus heavily on electric cars. As a result, the robotaxi market is becoming a hot commodity with numerous players vying for control of the market.

Gowanda expands capabilities with addition of REM-tronics

REM-tronics, a contract manufacturer of high-reliability products for the aerospace, industrial, medical and military industries, is now part of the Gowanda family.

Molex’s PicoBlade connector system now in stock at Heilind Electronics

The PicoBlade wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connector system features a 1.25 mm pitch with four header options and is available with gold plating.

Laundry folding robot company folds

The maker of the Laundroid robot will instead focus on healthcare products.

UK ignores warnings, will allow Huawei to supply 5G equipment

The Chinese equipment vendor will be given limited access to help build the network.

Video: The 3 biggest takeaways from Elon Musk’s Tesla self-driving event

One million autonomous vehicles on the road by 2020, the rise of robotaxis and the death of lidar.

Waymo to open self-driving car factory in Detroit

The facility would be dedicated to mass production of Level 4 autonomous vehicles.

Warehouse robot vendor Locus Robotics raises $26 million to expand industrial automation market

The autonomous mobile robots can be used in retail, logistics, distribution and more.

Amazon begins program to put packages directly in customer garages

Key for Garage uses the company’s smart garage kit with Chamberlain Group’s myQ-connected garage door opener.

IMS2019 slated for June 2-7 in Boston

The annual conference and exhibition is the centerpiece of Microwave Week, the world’s largest event for RF and microwave technology.

Video: Harvard improves snake-inspired soft robot that uses kirigami to move

The surface of the robot grips the ground like a snake skin to move.

High-performance programmable 1.8 V LVDS oscillator

The oscillator is ideal for use in storage area networking, optical transceivers and other high-performance applications.

Uber raises $1 billion to accelerate self-driving ridesharing service

Toyota, Denso and SoftBank have invested in the company.

Video game helps farmers understand how climate change affects them

Linköping University in Sweden and University of Helsinki researchers have created a serious online game that aims to help farmers understand and adapt to climate change.