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17th June 2021
Nonstop Power – 24V DC UPS with LiFePO4 high performance battery pack for maximum safety
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The intelligent BICKER UPSI-2412 ensures the uninterruptible 24V DC power supply at all times. The 10-year battery pack BICKER BP-LFP-2725 with lithium iron phosphate cells and integrated BMS is designed for industrial and medical applications that place the highest demands on quality, safety and reliability (IEC62133-2/UN 38.3 approved). For easy Plug&Play installation the UPSI-2412 with integrated USB interface is recognized directly by the IPC operating system as a UPS - without additional drivers or software installation.
Wireless
17th June 2021
4 myths about UWB, debunked
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Like any emerging technology, the myths around UWB hit the headlines almost as fast as the facts, and sometimes linger on in our memories. We asked several UWB ecosystem players to weigh in on the misconceptions they see attending UWB now and in the future as the technology becomes more accessible. Let’s demystify four misunderstandings about UWB. Guest blog written by Peter Pirc, UWB Solution Manager at NXP.
Latest
17th June 2021
Electronic Specifier Electronics Industry Survey 2020/21
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Electronic Specifier has released its latest survey for the electronics industry. The survey will gauge the landscape of the sector from what products are being sourced, to the industries being served. It will also cover the resources used throughout the product design cycle; the solutions when technical difficulties are encountered; and when testing is required.
Aerospace & Defence
17th June 2021
Radiation-hardened MOSFET qualified for space power
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Microchip Technology has announced the qualification of its M6 MRH25N12U3 radiation-hardened 250V, 0.21 Ohm Rds(on), metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) for commercial aerospace and defense space applications.
Production
17th June 2021
Innovative smart packaging solutions launched
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Sandvik Coromant has launched an optimised smart packaging solution to level up its operational sustainability. Developed by R&D engineer and system developer Maria Rajabzadeh Namaghi as part of Sandvik Coromant’s Automation Platform team. The solution uses artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the smallest possible packaging required to contain a product, reducing costs and CO2 emissions in the process.
Design
17th June 2021
Design support site ensuring functional safety
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ROHM’s new website consolidates 1,000 products under the ComfySIL brand to support functional safety in automotive systems. Improving the searchability of products and various documents contributes to greater work efficiency for electronic circuit and system designers in the automotive field.
Industrial
17th June 2021
Powering the shift to electric mines with resistors
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The development of mining vehicles has taken many twists and turns throughout its 500-year history — from wooden carts to diesel-fuelled trucks and most recently, electric vehicles (EVs). Increasing environmental, financial and governmental pressures are driving the mining industry towards electrification. Here, Simone Bruckner, Managing Director of Cressall Resistors has investigated the benefits of electrified underground mining and the role resistors play.
Aerospace & Defence
17th June 2021
Optimising next-generation sustainable aviation fuel
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CPI has announced the launch of the FASTACEJET project to optimise technology for the scalable, cost-effective and energy-efficient production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The outcomes of this project have the potential to minimise reliance on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the global aviation industry. 
Industrial
17th June 2021
The diversification dilemma in manufacturing
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Smart, agile and fast thinking. Engineers are well positioned to adapt to business needs. Unfortunately, the same can’t always be said for the manufacturing facilities they work in. The last twelve months has demonstrated that the ability to diversify product offerings can provide a serious competitive advantage, but why are so many manufacturers struggling to adapt? Here Martyn Williams, Managing Director of COPA-DATA UK, has explained.  
Analysis
17th June 2021
Addressing the UK’s digital skills deficit
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According to Deloitte, over the next decade, the current outdated system of education and workplace training could see the UK forgo up to £140bn in economic growth from missed opportunities in intelligent technologies, such as artificial intelligence and automation, which will in turn undermine our future prosperity. Deloitte has also found that just 18% of business leaders believe that school leavers and graduates have the digital skills and experience required.
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