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3D printer filament produced from waste plastic
3D printing was one of the hottest tech trends of 2014 and, according to industry analysts, will rise over the next year. D3D Innovations has released a next-gen machine that allows users to produce 3D Printer ‘ink’ on demand. Quick, eco-friendly and cost effective, FilaFab Plastic Extruders address demand from hobbyists, educational institutes, polymer laboratories, engineers, architects and workshops.
Latching female XLR socket targets active loudspeakers
A latching female XLR socket has been released by Cliff Electronics, expanding the company’s Airtight XLR connector range. The socket, designed for audio inputs, is fitted with an integral latch to prevent accidental disconnection by vibration or tension on the cable.
IMechE comments on 'The State of Engineering 2015'
Stephen Tetlow MBE, Chief Executive, IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers) has responded to EngineeringUK’s 'The State of Engineering 2015' report. He commented: “This report shows the UK is facing a cliff-edge. It provides sobering statistics on the drastic shortage of engineers the UK faces. Every politician and policy-maker must understand the messages it is sending.
ARM & TSMC announce 64bit ARM-based processors on 10FinFET
ARM and TSMC have announced a multi-year agreement that will deliver ARMv8-A processor IP optimised for TSMC 10FinFET process technology.Due to the success in scaling from 20SoC to 16FinFET, ARM and TSMC have decided to collaborate again for 10FinFET. This early pathfinding work will provide valuable learning to enable physical design IP and methodologies to tape-out 10FinFET designs in late 2015.
ARM & UNICEF to deliver health education in Ghana
As the United Nations marks the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, humanitarian technology company Literacy Bridge has announced a multi-year partnership with UNICEF and ARM to deliver health education to 40,000 vulnerable people in Ghana. The announcement comes on the day the UN General Assembly meets in New York to discuss how it can use innovative approaches to make the vision of the Convention a rea...
Power connector ensures safety on temporary connections
The Cliff Electronics QT3 is designed for use in applications including manufacturing, test and repair, calibration, measurement and burn-in where fast, safe and non-permanent connection to 3-Phase power supply is required. The Quicktest QT3 is a compact, robust 3-Phase power connector designed for temporary, safe and efficient connection of unterminated cables to 440VAC, 3-Phase power supplies. The QT3 has a maximum power rating of 16 amps per p...
Then and now: a brief history of single board computers
The term SBC or single board computer has been around for many years and has meant different things to different people. By Cliff Ortmeyer, Global Head of Solutions Development, Premier Farnell.
Space saving USB data sockets range extended
USB data connection to audio, broadcast, audio-visual, lighting controllers and industrial equipment is becoming increasingly prevalent as digital signal and control options increase and more information needs to be transferred between portable equipment, smart phones, tablets and other data storage devices which can also be powered or charged while connected.
Dual USB connector fits in a single XLR receptacle
Providing two USB compliant sockets in a panel space-saving single XLR receptacle, CLIFF Electronics announces a dual USB2 connector. The XLR connector style body shell was selected as it is widely used in the audio/broadcast industries, is an industry standard panel cut-out and offers maximum panel mounting density to system designers.
Cliff Electronics' “One Stop Power Connector Shop”
CLIFF Electronics manufactures a wide and versatile range of AC and DC power connectors for OEM, production-line testing, product burn-in and service applications. These will be on display at Productronica 2013. CLIFF will also be using Productronica to launch a new range of locking 2.1mm and 2.5mm DC plugs and sockets which have been introduced in response to increased market demand for secure power connections.