Industries
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Tiny Defects Make Batteries Better, Not Worse
High-performance electrodes for lithium-ion batteries can be improved by paying closer attention to their defects and capitalizing on them.
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Low-Cost Nanofiber Production by 3D Printing
The system produces nanofibers using a $3,500 commercial 3-D printer.
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Smart Access for Homes and Cars Using Fingers Developed
Rutgers engineers have created VibWrite, a smart access system that senses finger vibrations to verify users. The low-cost security system could eventually be used to gain access to homes, apartment buildings, cars, appliances, basically anything with a solid surface.
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New AI System Can Detect Early Cancer
A new endoscopic system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has been shown to automatically identify colorectal adenomas during a colonoscopy.
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Video: Wal-Mart Begins Testing Shelf Scanning Robots
The goal is to improve accuracy of inventory and save employees time.
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Video: Maker Uses a Raspberry Pi and Amazon Alexa to Create a Creepy Voice-activated Talking Skull
Just in time for Halloween, an Echo has been ported to an animatronic skull.
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Video: LED Lighting for High Ceilings Distributes Light Evenly with No Glare
Apure has launched a new series of light emitting diode (LED) lighting systems designed for higher ceilings and architectural flexibility.
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Solving Smartphone Challenges with RF Technology
Without an adequate RF front-end, smartphones wouldn’t be able to connect to mobile networks.
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Highly Scalable Next-Generation Automotive Image Sensors from ON Semiconductor
The CMOS image sensor platform boosts performance and image quality in automotive applications such as advanced driver-assistance systems, mirror replacement, rear and surround view systems and autonomous driving.
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VIDEO: Hybrid Smartwatch Has Sapphire Glass and is Waterproof up to 300 Feet
Datum has announced the launch of the second “Datum Enabled” device, SWINGS hybrid smartwatch.
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A.I. Technology Evaluates Brain Maturity of Preterm Infants
Researchers at the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital (HUH), Finland, have developed software based on machine learning, which can independently interpret EEG signals from a premature infant and generate an estimate of the brain’s functional maturity.
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Survey: Salary and Career Trends in the U.S. RF/Microwave Industry
Over 90 percent of respondents believe that companies should offer training to entry-level engineers, and more than 56 percent believe there is an engineering shortage.
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Laser-Engraved Gift Ideas for the 2017 Holiday Season
In addition to all of the new gadgets available for purchase this year, there are also quite a few cool laser engraved gifts on the market, as well as gifts you can create with your own laser at home!
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Chip Can Measure Simple Core Processing Unit Tasks to Software on USB Type-C Devices
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the PAC1934 precision power and energy monitoring chip from Microchip Technology.
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Carbon Nanotube Thin Films Could Create Electricity for Wearable Electronics
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) reported significant advances in the thermoelectric performance of organic semiconductors based on carbon nanotube thin films that could be integrated into fabrics to convert waste heat into electricity or serve as a small power source.
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Intelligent Computer Vision Technology Allows Investors to View Financial News at a Glance
Expat Inc., a machine learning technology provider, announced the launch of Sensei View to its Market Sensei platform, a technology that uses intelligent computer vision to quickly scan and analyze financial news articles and present the details dynamically.
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Multisensor Arrays Can Detect Gases at Room Temperature Using Green Light
Russian researchers have developed a mechanism for detecting molecular hydrogen using green light to illuminate a noncrystalline composite sensor based on zinc and indium oxides. For the first time, this enables a gas sensor operating at room temperature.
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Embedded Dual-Mode Module Supports a Bluetooth Basic Rate SPP Profile
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the PAN1026A embedded dual-mode Bluetooth® 4.2 module from Panasonic.
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Meet Saudi Arabia's Newest Citizen – Sophia the Robot
Sophia, the humanoid robot, has been granted citizenship by Saudi Arabia. Sophia uses artificial intelligence to communicate with life-like gestures and speech. Sophia blinks her eyes, changes her gaze and has an expressive face to mimic human emotions.
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Watch: Database Provides App Designs for App Creators
Rico is a huge database of mobile app designs for app creators to access.
