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Arrow focuses on AI at embedded world
At embedded world in Nuremberg (February 26-28) Arrow Electronics will be showcasing solutions that enable users to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in their applications. Arrow has teamed up with its suppliers to offer technology, guidance and support that will help implement AI functionality across a wide range of sectors including industrial, healthcare and transportation.
Star engineer aims to help build careers in a skills-threatened sector
Highly-skilled young Scottish engineer Sean McKenzie has many accomplishments, but perhaps his most important contribution to the sector could be a simple lesson: that skills shortages can be overcome.His 11-year career at Blantyre-based, globally-operating semiconductor specialist Ichor Systems has been an object lesson in how focused nurturing of talent can create a new generation of professionals who excel in skills which were in danger of bei...
Game-changing clean technologies to watch in 2019
From the harrowing IPCC report on global warming to cases of whales dying after ingesting many kilograms of plastic, 2018 was rife with stories underlining the importance of clean technology. So, what will 2019 have in store for the cleantech industry? Here, Matthew Stone, CEO of cleantech investment company US Cleantech, explores three clean technologies set to change the game in 2019.
The human ear is still a lot more accurate than AI transcription
In more recent years, the quality in artificial intelligence-driven transcription services has improved considerably. For example, between 2016-2017, Microsoft reported it had reduced its error rate by 12%, which puts the accuracy of its automated transcriptions currently at 94.9%. Automated transcription is where the video or audio file is converted into text file by voice recognition software.
Securing the Internet of (insecure) Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a staple in our everyday lives. Whether it’s remotely switching on the heating to ensure the house is warm when we arrive home, or boiling the kettle before we’ve even dragged ourselves out of bed, IoT is undoubtedly engrained into our daily lives - and its presence is only set to grow. By:Martin Hodgson, Country Manager UK & Ireland, Paessler.
Geolocation services to offer IoT location solution
Specialist in solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), Kerlink, and LORIOT, a global provider of LoRaWAN and IoT infrastructure software, have announced they will offer Kerlink’s geolocation service to LORIOT’s worldwide customers. The Swiss startup has provided LoRa-based low-power, wide-area (LPWA) network-server solutions to customers in more than 130 countries in partnership with leading national and international IoT ...
Precision drying: A critical step in wet process cleaning
Cleaning, an integral part of many manufacturing and maintenance processes is often critical to the performance of a broad range of technologies in the semiconductor, defence, MEMS, photonics and biotech industries. In this case, ‘cleaning’ refers to the use of agents such as solvents, acids or bases to remove unwanted particulates and other contaminates from products ranging from optics to semiconductor and electronic devices.
The connected smart future at electronica 2018
At this year’s electronica trade fair, Avnet Silica, an Avnet company, will participate as part of the joint Avnet EMEA presence located in Hall C5, Stand 101. The company will showcase its advanced semiconductor-based solutions, and as one of four major business units on the stand, together will demonstrate the broad competences of Avnet’s unique ecosystem.
Guides cables effortlessly in complex kinetic sculpture
Standing at a height of four metres, a new highly complex control, audio and power cable management system has been introduced by igus that challenges for a new work of art. The solution: e-spool from igus ensures reliable cable feed in a confined space even under the toughest of time pressures. It was quick to install, and easy to maintain and operate.
All-electric mobile lung unit highlights zero-emissions healthcare
With the goal to increase patient access to healthcare through a mobile unit with reduced vehicle emissions, Winnebago Industries has announced the development of the first all-electric Mobile Lung Unit (eMLU). Powered by a Ford F-53 based EPIC6 all-electric chassis from Motiv Power Systems, the specialty healthcare vehicle features the state-of-the-art Samsung NeuroLogica BodyTom Elite, the world's first portable, full-body, 32-slice CT scanner.