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Saelig Introduces Janz Tec Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Embedded and Panel Computers With Long-term Availability

Raspberry Pi-based industrial computers from Janz Tec AG are updated with the new Raspberry Pi 3 B+ module for long-term availability and enhanced specs.

Intel Acquires SoC Design Tool and IP Startup

NetSpeed Systems will help Intel to develop and test new SoCs with more IP.

New Antenna Technology Boosts Antenna Gain for Internet of Things Applications

Taoglas Boost modification allows designers to meet stringent carrier certification requirements for small devices.

Wearable Device Hastens Hair Regrowth

A wearable, flexible photostimulator for hair-growth applications has been shown to stimulate the return of hair, at least in shaved mice.

Sodium-Ion Batteries Just Took One Step Closer to Replacing Lithium-Ion Batteries

Sodium-ion batteries could replace lithium-ion batteries which are currently used in electric vehicles, laptops, cell phones and more.

Watch: AI Predicts a Person’s Next Move Via Headcam

Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a computational tool that learns from past headcam footage and predicts where the user’s focus is going next.

Tiny Neurosensors Track Dopamine Levels in the Brain for Over a Year

MIT neuroscientists have created a way to measure dopamine production in the brain for over a year. The new method could help doctors learn more about dopamine’s role in the brain.

Boxer the Robot: Fun for All Ages

Boxer the Robot is a fun little bot that simulates emotions and has the ability to follow commands, play games and provide lots of interaction. Electronics360 recently got the chance to give it a test drive.

New Transducer Could Create $100 Ultrasound Scanners

The new transducer is small, portable, wearable and smartphone-powered.

Data from Expert Surgeons Could Help Train Next-generation Novices

Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine at USC are creating a new technology that can deconstruct a surgeon’s robotics skills and create new methods to teach future surgeons how to operate with robotics.

Heilind Electronics Stocking Omron’s Latest S-VSON MOSFET Relay

The relay’s compact footprint allows for high-density mounting, while its low ON resistance and CxR translate into minimal energy loss and exceptional signal integrity.

Computer Simulations Find New Vibration Method that Could Help Cool Smartphones

A team from the University of Edinburgh has used computer simulations to find that ultra-fast vibrations could be used to heat tiny amounts of liquid.

AI System Sorts Through Deep Sea Images and Streamlines the Data

Researchers have developed an AI-based program that saves time and gets results faster.

$3 Billion RF Power Amplifier Market Set to Witness 3.2x Revenue Growth through 2028, says Fact.MR

The widening expansion of 5G cellular networks will drive the growth of the RF power amplifier market, along with penetration of smart devices and connected technology.

New Device Mimics Synapses and Neurons for AI Semiconductors

Researchers from the Intelligent Device and Systems Research Group at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), with professors from Seoul National University, Chung-ang University and Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTEC), have created a synaptic device that mimics how neurons and synapses in the brain operate.

The Importance of Precision and Specifications in Torque Sensors

Accurate torque sensors are critical to the development and testing of products such as motors, compressors, pumps or any power generating/consuming equipment. Inaccurate torque readings can lead to product inefficiencies and shortened overall product life.

Temporary Tattoo Detects UV Rays and Notifies You if You are About to Get a Sunburn

LogicInk is a temporary tattoo that senses sweat, skin volatiles, skin microbiome and the wearer’s environment to indicate sun exposure.

New Developments in PCB Fabrication

The push for smaller and lower power devices has created a need for new fundamental printed circuit board (PCB) technology. While many new PCB technologies are still at the research stage, expect some advances in the future as they go from research to production.

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