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NASA’s Mars Rover enabled by Intersil radiation-hardened tech
Renesas Electronics hasannounced that more than 20 of its radiation-hardened (rad-hard) integrated circuits (ICs) were onboard the 30thJuly lift off of NASA'sMars 2020 Perseverance rover. A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket, with the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity Mars Helicopter onboard, launched from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
IR HiRel components for NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover
On Thursday, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory sent the Rover Perseverance on a journey to Mars, with the landing on the Red Planet targeted for February 2021. IR HiRel, an Infineon company, supplied thousands of mission-critical radiation-hardened (rad hard) components for the rover.
Royal Air Force invites industry participation in DSEI 2021 Aerospace Zone
The Next-Generation Air Force will take centre stage at the DSEI 2021 Aerospace Zone as the Royal Air Force seeks industry input on the technological developments that will drive aerial dominance.
Managing end-to-end data flow is the key to IoT success
“Industries worldwide are facing unprecedented and rapid expansion as the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is expected to grow to over 75 billion by 2025 and achieve a market worth US $14 trillion worldwide by 2030. Despite this, a staggering 76% of IoT projects either stall at the proof-of-concept stage or fail to achieve their objectives,” said Martin Killian, Sr. IoT Solutions Architect at Speedcast.
Beckhoff launches virtual automation skills workshops
Beckhoff Automation UK has recently launched its new Skills Labs, a series of videos with technical insights about TwinCAT, HMI and Beckhoff’s other products and services. The full series of videos is free and open to everybody interested in automation technology.Since the beginning of the year, Beckhoff has continued to launch new products including industrial PCs and helping engineers, machine builders and plant managers with several virt...
Marshall-Tufflex appoints new Managing Director
British cable management manufacturer, Marshall-Tufflex has announced the appointment of Paul Mitchell as its Managing Director. Mitchell brings with him an in-depth knowledge of the industry, having spent 30 years at the company and will continue to champion the use of recycled materials in manufacturing PVC-U cable management.
Lincolnshire prepares to power the nation with green energy
This week, offshore wind power developer, Ørsted have conducted a cable pull in at Lincolnshire’s Horseshoe Point beach.The operation saw 39km of cable being installed onshore in preparation for Ørsted’s latest and largest offshore wind farm.
Smart farming, precision agriculture and Agriculture 4.0
Smart farming, precision agriculture and Agriculture 4.0 involve the integration of advanced technologies into existing farming architecture to increase production efficiency and product quality, as well as reducing overall costs. Inclusion of Smart technologies into Irish agriculture is inevitable with increased pressure placed on farming practices to remain profitable, as well as adhere to environmental regulation. By Martin Leahy, maxon Sales...
Rapid charger for fleet vehicles installed in Oxford
While cities across Europe report increasing air pollution as lockdown eases, ODS, the company whose frontline staff collect waste and keep Oxford clean, has achieved a milestone on the road to becoming a zero carbon city, helping to maintain the current lower air pollution levels,with a rapid charger for fleet vehicles.
Smiths Interconnect bags Boeing connector contract
Smiths Interconnect has been awarded a contract by Boeing to design, manufacture and supply bespoke connectors for use aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft and Lunar Gateway.