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Airbus to take part in DSEI’s first ever Space Hub
Clarion Events has announced that Airbus will return to DSEI in September and exhibit in the newly created Space Hub, which will be located within DSEI’s Aerospace Zone. The Space Hub will feature companies in both space and defence sectors, offering a dedicated platform for network and collaboration.
Location tracking smartwatch powered by sunlight
u-blox and TransSiP are announcing the PowerWatch 2, according to the companies it will bethe world’s first GPS smartwatch that you never need to recharge. The smartwatch features the ultra-small, ultra-low power u‑blox ZOE-M8B GNSS receiverto track position, in addition to calories burned, activity level, and sleep, making it a suitable companion for runners, hikers, and swimmers.
Accurate system for guiding autonomous vehicles
With built-in inertial sensors the new INS1000 high performance dual band RTK INS (Real-Time Kinematic Inertial Navigation System), has been announced by ACEINNA, for construction, agriculture and automotive applications. The INS1000 embeds ACEINNA’s nine degree-of-freedom inertial sensor technology to achieve Automotive Dead Reckoning performance in GNSS challenged environments.
Enabling creatively connected smart devices
By supporting concurrent communication over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Sub-1GHz wireless, the STMicroelectronics STEVAL-FKI001V1 dual-radio development kit gives high flexibility to envision, build and connect IoT devices, such as smart sensors, finders and trackers which can be configured, updated, remotely monitored and tracked using various network topologies, protocols and services.
First network interface for car2x/V2X communication announced
Vector is presenting the VN4610 network interface - its first special solution for IEEE-802.11p and CAN-(FD) based applications. As an interface to the CANoe.Car2x test tool, the interface advances 802.11p-based ECUs to production readiness quickly.
SMD antenna pinpoints location within centimetres
Manufacturer of antennas and RF antenna modules for M2M and the Internet of Things, Antenova, has developed a new SMD positioning antenna that achieves a high level of accuracy in the GNSS bands. It can pinpoint a location to within centimetres. The Raptor antenna utilises the L2, 1200MHz satellite bands which recently became available for civilian use.
Taoglas acquires ThinkWireless to help grow automotive presence
Provider of IoT and automotive antenna and RF solutions, Taoglas has announcedthe completion of its acquisition of ThinkWireless, Inc., an antenna provider that specialises in the design, development and production of combination antenna systems for the commercial vehicle market.
The time u-blox took a trip to space
For a few seconds, everyone at the SwissTech Convention Center (EPFL) held their breath as the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ofSpaceflight SSO‑A: SmallSat Express missiontook off towards low Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC‑4E) at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, USA.The rocket’s payload included aCubeSat nanosatellite designed byAstrocast, a prototype to test the 64‑satellite constellation the Swiss company intends to s...
Multi-purpose compact tracker with long battery life
Provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, u-blox, has announced a successful partnership with Arvento Mobile Systems,, to develop a compact people and asset tracking device with a long battery life. The Arvento Treyki Mini has eight operating modes, including special settings for tracking kids (with Geofencing), senior citizens (with an integrated fall sensor), and for use in sports, racing, and asset management.
eCall: How good would that be if your car could call for help?
In recent decades, the number of traffic fatalities has plummeted, thanks to an increasing number of safety features on board, from seat belts to airbags to new lane keeping assistance systems.But even in the European road network, the safest in the world,over 25,000 people lose their lives every year.In addition, another 135,000 people are seriously injured.