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Software predicts and prevents drone collisions
When Jeff Bezos unveiled his vision of drones delivering packages to Amazon customers during a60 Minutessegment in late 2013, it caught many people as science fiction. Scarcely two years later, drones are poised to become a technology for not just delivering packages, but monitoring agriculture, gathering news in urban environments and even conducting search and rescue missions.
New ICs for well suited for automotive applications
Microsemi Corporation has announced the availability of a new device in its recently launched family of sensor interface integrated circuits (ICs) based upon inductive sensing technology - the LX3302. Microsemi’s LX3302 is specially designed for applications within the automotive, industrial and commercial aviation markets.
The future is (almost) now
Buzzwords fly around in industry like wasps at a picnic. Industry 4.0 is one of these hugely popular concepts, particularly when it comes to manufacturing. Here Steve Hughes, Managing Director, REO UK, gives further insight into Industry 4.0.
Making wireless walk through walls
The wireless industry needs to work more closely with the construction sectors and better understand the interactions between radio signals and the built environment, if it is to deliver ubiquitous in-building mobile coverage, according to speakers at the CW (Cambridge Wireless) event yesterday.
TT Electronics acquires Aero Stanrew Group
Aero Stanrew is a leader in the design and production of electromagnetic components and electronic systems for harsh environments and safety critical applications. The business is primarily focused on the commercial aerospace and defence markets with sole-source positions on key growing platforms.
Victrex pipes for aircraft high-voltage cable conduit lines
To improve the overall fuel efficiency and reliability of their new commercial aircraft platform, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), selected VICTREX Pipes rather than metal tubing for use in high-voltage cable conduits. The new thermoplastic solution can deliver weight savings of up to 45% and is being supplied through the partnership of Beijing FeiHang Jida Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. and Victrex.
Supercomputers aid research at German institutes
Three supercomputers that have been delivered to institutes in Germany have recently begun operating and contributing to research. The SX-ACE vector supercomputers from NEC Corporation have been installed at the University of Kiel, Alfred Wegener Institute and the High Performance Computing Center Stuttgart.
French smart homes solution target the UK
Following success in the French market, HDSN (Home Detection Sensor Network) has announced the launch of e-sylife, a smart home monitoring solution, in the UK. e-sylife is an interactive all-in-one solution that allows users to remotely monitor key parameters of their environments (homes, shops, offices etc.) and be alerted in real time - helping them address security, pollution and energy consumption concerns.
Next generation energy storage - kinetic recovery
In Germany the concept of energiewende (the country’s transition to an energy portfolio dominated by renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable development), inherently includes smart energy use. However, there is not yet any storage system that could be used by industry to efficiently recover braking energy of the many machines in Germany.
UCS touchscreen display technology increases flexibility
Esterline Control & Communication Systems is launching its utility control system (UCS) touchscreen display technology, part of its Korry line of cockpit controls and displays and the first touchscreen control solution for overhead panels in civilian aviation. It replaces a number of separate display and switching components while increasing flexibility and reliability and can be adapted to individual aircraft requirements.