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Changing trends in the robotics industry
Machine makers in many established markets sell their machines directly or through dealer networks. At times, they create additional revenue streams by offering technical after-sales support. They often hope that the installed base of their machines together with limited incompatibility with competitors’ products provides some lock-in mechanism.
Performance boost for rugged edge computing markets
Standardised and customised embedded computer boards and modules specialist, congatec, has introduced its first Server-on-Module with AMD embedded processors. The new conga-B7E3 Server-on-Module with the AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 processor claims to offer up to 52% more instructions per clock when compared to legacy architectures.
Embedded flash memory products designed for automotive applications
Toshiba Memory hasannounced that it has begun samplingnew Automotive UFS JEDECVersion 2.1embedded memory solutions. The company’s Automotive UFS supports a wide temperature range (-40°C to +105°C), meets AEC-Q100 Grade2requirements and offers the enhanced reliability required by various automotive applications. The lineup consists of four capacities: 32, 64, 128, and 256GB.
Driverless through the factory thanks to KINEXON and Kontron
Embedded Box PCs by Kontron, a provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), serve as hardware basis for automated guided vehicles, which find their way through the factories with the navigation software KINEXON Brain from the Munich-based company KINEXON Industries. KINEXON Brain guides the transport vehicles precisely and safely to their destination even under harsh conditions.
The first all-weather robot bus runs on Nokian Hakkapeliittas
Gacha is a self-driving robot bus that works in any weather. What makes Gacha different is its ability to work reliably even under difficult conditions - in the dark as well as rain, snow, or slush. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter tyres rolling under the bus do their part to ensure that passengers are safe and comfortable even under extreme conditions.
Energy-friendly MCUs suit smart devices
The EFM32Giant Gecko 12 microcontroller (MCU) family from Silicon Labs is now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. Designed to provide advanced features and security during ultra-low-power performance, the microcontrollers offers low-energy peripherals to deliver autonomous performance while sleeping.
Supporting the development of next-gen driverless cars
Hampleton Partners, the international mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance advisory firm for technology companies, has advised 2getthere Holding, a manufacturer of driverless electric shuttles for future urban mobility, on its majority acquisition by ZF Friedrichshafen, the global automotive supplier.
Looking ahead to LOPEC 2019
With its three-day Conference, LOPEC, the international exhibition for printed electronics, is bridging the gap between science and industry. From 19th-21st March 2019, manufacturers, users and researchers from all over the world will meet in Munich to discuss innovations and trends in printed electronics.
First HD map horizon for automated driving
TomTom (TOM2) and Elektrobit (EB), an award-winning global supplier of embedded and connected software products for the automotive industry, has announced the release of an industry-first High Definition (HD) map horizon for automated driving.An HD map horizon helps vehicles to build a highly accurate virtual picture of the road ahead, enhancing driver safety and comfort.
Next-gen battery powered IoT products become a reality
Adesto Technologies has introduced new FusionHD Non-Volatile Memories (NVMs) designed for next-generation consumer and industrial IoT edge devices. FusionHD builds on the Smart IoT feature set of Adesto’s highly successful Fusion family with even more capabilities, patented low-power technology, security features, and increased memory density options.