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Infrared Light Detection Method Can Detect Trace Amounts of Matter

Scientists are now using spectroscopy to search for traces of drugs, bomb-making components and other dangerous chemicals.

Video: iPhone App Uses 3D Imaging to Make Customizable High Heels

True Gault has announced the launch of its smart phone app that uses a patented biomechanics method and measurements of each person’s individual feet to customize shoes for each person.

Video: New Software Allows Computer Characters to Learn How to Run, Walk and Play Soccer

A University of British Colombia researcher has developed an algorithm that could allow computer characters and robots to eventually learn complex motor skills like walking and running through a process of trial and error.

New Cell Sorting Process Takes Only 16 Seconds

New research on cell sorting from a team at Nagoya University used a microfluidic chip to prevent sample infection and speed up the process.

Tiny Ceramic Capacitor Helps Enable Miniaturization in Electronic Devices

The new discrete component extends Kemet’s capacitance range on average three times greater in devices.

Customized Games and Recreational Activities Using A Laser Engraver

Laser engraving is a great way to personalize your favorite games, with team logos, names and statements.

Development Kit for Microsoft Windows Released

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the DE10-Nano development kit from Terasic Technologies, a member of the Intel® FPGA Design Solutions Network.

New Signal Processors and Drivers Have Echo Signal to Detect Distances

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the PGA460 and PGA460-Q1 ultrasonic signal processors and drivers from Texas Instruments.

Like an Etch A Sketch: Erasable Electronics

An electrical circuit written into a crystal opens up the possibility of transparent, three-dimensional electronics that can be erased and reconfigured.

Mouser Stocks FPGA Design Platform from Terasic Technologies

The platform includes memory, processor and peripherals in one connected FPGA fabric.

New Technology Developed to Prevent Drowsy Driving

Panasonic Corporation has announced the development of a drowsiness-control technology for cars.

Video: The First Affordable 3D Printer Launches on Kickstarter

SparkMaker is bringing 3D printing to offices everywhere. The company has released their one-button desktop 3D printer that brings the quality associated with stereolithography at an affordable price.

New MOSFETs with the Lowest On-resistance Specifications Released

Toshiba has introduced four new 20-volt MOSFETs with some of the lowest on-resistance specifications in the industry.

Intel Discontinues the Arduino 101 Developer Board

The company will end its production of the Curie module.

Deep Learning Removes Noise from Big Screen Animation Images

Researchers at UC Santa Barbra are developing technology based on artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning to eliminate the noise and enable production-quality rendering at higher speeds.