Industrial

When it comes to sheet metalworking, there are a number of methods which spring to mind. Traditionally, metal stamping and laser cutting have been used to create precision components for a variety of industries. However, these methods – despite being widely used – are not without their limitations, with burring being a common problem.

The fourth industrial revolution is being fueled by data and machine learning, and is defined by the digital transformation of factories through the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) at scale. Dubbed ‘Industry 4.0’, it has already empowered many factories to become 'smarter' through real time monitoring, AI-driven decision making, autonomous manufacturing, and even predicting market demand.

Under the motto 'We are the link between the real and the digital world', Infineon Technologies is launching its trade show offerings for electronica 2020 on the Internet. For the first time, the Cypress product portfolio will also be on display here. Interested parties can register on the Infineon website and will have the opportunity to obtain comprehensive information about new products, application solutions and market trends from 10th N...

electronica will take place digitally for the first time from November 9th to 12th, 2020. Participants in the virtual event can expect solutions and products from more than 200 international exhibitors, a four-day forum and conference program and special events such as the CEO Round Table and the startup funding program electronica fast forward.

Neousys Technology has released its latest SEMIL series, IP67 waterproof capable fanless GPU computers. Aiming to take industrial embedded computers to next level, it features patented system architecture (R.O.C Patent No. I697759), specialised chassis, custom-moulded O-ring sealed enclosure and robust M12 connectivity.

In any given supply chain, there’s at least one step that requires items or products to be transported from one place to another, even if that step takes place between the supplier and the end user. Jan van Niekerk of SpotSee explains.

With the increased use of electronics across industrial, transportation and medical applications, designers of the supporting power subsystems need to ensure high performance in physically and electrically demanding environments, while also meeting strict regulatory and safety requirements. At the same time, they must stay within ever tightening budget and design schedule constraints. Rolf Horn, Applications Engineer at Digi-Key Electronics, expl...

Every so often, a sector of the electronics industry gains a significant technology advance thanks to years of research and innovation. It was recently the power electronics sector’s turn to benefit from semiconductor process technology innovations that led to wide bandgap (WBG) device developments. Mouser Electronics’ Mark Patrick explains.

Inrush current effect is common in electric motors. Sometimes, in case of ill-designed electrical wiring systems, switching on the motor may activate the fuse. It is caused by the inrush current - when the motor starts, it takes the current much higher than the regular operating current or than the motor which is in a stable working mode. TME explain more.

October 14th is International E-waste Day, an initiative aimed at reducing the burden that e-waste places on the environment and saving natural resources. To support educational and public awareness activities linked to the initiative, TCO Development has launched an e-waste quiz.