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Application-ready congatec COM/carrier combo
congatec has announced its brand new conga-SMC1/SMARC-x86 3.5" carrier board. The new size-optimised SMARC 2.1 carrier board in 3.5" form factor is application-ready and off-the-shelf deployable in small to mid sized series in combination with any congatec SMARC Computer-on-Module available to date.
6-DOF XYZ-Axis MEMs sensor for continuous monitoring
Murata has announced the development of a new single package6-DOF XYZ-Axis MEMs sensor for safety-critical automotive applications.
The landscape for EV charging
Global plug-in electric vehicle (EV) population reached 7.5 million units (including light commercial vehicles) by the end of 2019. Although plug-in EV is only around two percent of global sales today, they are positioned to take the lead of road transportation in the coming decade.
AIWAYS granted patents for autonomous EV charging
AIWAYS, the Shanghai-based personal mobility provider, has been granted seven patents across Europe and China to develop its autonomous charging robot, including the intelligent robot design and charging method for autonomous EV charging. The device – named ‘CARL’ – helps to solve challenges around charging an electric vehicle (EV).
Key technologies defining smarter factories: the rise of cobots
The advent of Industry 4.0 is driving significant changes across the whole of the contemporary industrial landscape. As covered in our previous two blogs, the increasing use of sensor devices and the latest forms of connectivity have enabled access to far more comprehensive datasets for thorough analysis for smarter factories. By Mark Patrick, Mouser Electronics
Credit card-sized controller AMD Ryzen Embedded Processor
The AMD Ryzen Embedded processor has already been made available on several COM Express Basic and COM Express Compact Computer-on-Modules. Going a step further, Emerson Automation Solutions has now shrunk the footprint, making the flagship Embedded processor available on the credit card-sized COM Express Mini form factor for extremely space-constrained high-performance machine controllers. ByPeter Missel, Principal Engineer High Performance Comp...
New NORDAC PRO SK 500P control cabinet inverters
The NORDAC PRO SK 500P frequency inverters from NORDDRIVESYSTEMS are equipped with an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface, a multi-encoder interface for multiple axis operation and a USB interface for voltage-free parameterisation.
Duo team up to advance autonomous mining
Wind River hasannounced its collaboration with open-pit mining solutions provider, Beijing TAGE Idriver Technology (TAGE). The companies are teaming up on a software platform for the development of next-generation autonomous mining vehicles.
Surrey reveals implantable, battery-free biosensor
Researchers from the University of Surrey have revealed their new biodegradablebattery-free biosensor – paving the way for implanted nanotechnology that could help future sports professionals better monitor their movements to aid rapid improvements, or help caregivers remotely monitor people living with dementia.
Patrol robots fight COVID-19 with Advantech’s UNO-2484G
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Shenhao Technology has deployed smart robots that use Advantech technology to monitor body temperature and conduct identity detection in schools, banks, and other public places. The robots are made withAdvantech’s UNO-2484G edge gateway.