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This video about self-powered sensors was shot at electronica 2014 in Munich.

Reinforced isolation shot at electronica in November 2014.

By Jonathan Wilkins The PLC has become a stalwart of the automation industry and can be found in countless automated manufacturing processes across the world.PLCs find a home wherever there is a need to control devices, such as pneumatic machines, robots, traffic lights, hydraulic machines and packaging lines. Such heavy duty, essential machine-kit ought to be problem and troubleshooting free, no?

Adding programmable logic blocks to MCUs offers some interesting benefits, as Sally Ward-Foxton discovers for ES Design magazine.

An RFID transponder, designed to electronically detect the state of locking mechanisms on cable cars, has been developed by HARTING.

With autonomous cars promised by the end of this decade, the advanced sensing and control systems needed to make that a reality are starting to come together, giving us a better idea of what to expect, as Sally Ward-Foxton discovers.

Fan-and-filter units, which feature electronically commutated motors for energy efficiency, have been released by Rittal. According to the company, these units are more efficient in enclosure climate control than standard AC fan-and-filter units.

A new reference design platform is showing how today’s technology can drastically improve the performance of industrial PLCs. Sally Ward-Foxton reports.

Panasonic’s new NFC Tags provide a number of value added connectivity features including high security, high speed Near Field Communication and data storage, high radiation resistance using 4kbit Non-Volatile FeRAM Technology and have ultra low power consumption. The products are compliant with NFC forum standards and support ISO/IEC14443 TypeB & FeliCa RF Interfaces.

“The Internet of Tomorrow is here today.” What does this mean? It means replacing the old ways with technology, not just at work, but in your car, your home, and in your community. It can mean having a toaster that turns bread your favorite shade of brown, a car dashboard that brims with computer apps, home appliances that you turn on and off from afar, or a watch that tells you how many yards you hit that golf ball.