AMETEK, Inc. has announced that it has completed two acquisitions: Brookfield Engineering, the world’s leading manufacturer of viscometers and rheometers, and ESP/SurgeX, a leader in energy intelligence and power protection solutions. Brookfield Engineering Brookfield offers a complete range of viscometers and rheometers as well as instrumentation to analyze texture and powder flow. Its products are…
The Anatomy of Connected Devices and How You Can Build One Using SolidWorks
From wearables and drones to cars, home appliances and medical equipments, the world is increasingly progressing towards a connected era. Gartner predicts that the number of connected devices is set to touch 25 billion by 2020 and will contribute an estimated $3 trillion to the economy. This new economy of goods and services based around…
CES 2016: the largest collection of insecure devices in the world
By Alan Grau The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has just wrapped up. With 160,000 attendees, 3,800 exhibitors and almost 2.5 million square feet of exhibit…
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CES 2016 Top 5: Best of Show
We’re talking CES 2016 again, and we’ve gathered what we believe to be the top 5 best of show! Cast Off With This Portable Wireless Sonar Deeper’s dual-beam sonar is powerful enough to function in depths from 1.5 feet to 130 feet below the surface in both salt and fresh waters. Simply adjust the…
Wi-Fi chips are Google Weave-enabled MCUs
Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL),has announced that the Marvell EZ-Connect™ MW300 and MW302 Wi-Fi microcontroller system-on-chips (SoCs) will support Google Weave, a communications platform for IoT devices that enables device setup,…
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Need Better Sleep? Say Hello to It!
The words ‘Las Vegas’ and ‘quality sleep’ aren’t typically found in the same sentence. But this week, tech-savvy enthusiasts looking for better sleep have found it at the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) — the it bedby Sleep Number. It effortlessly quantifies your sleep, connects to select applications, and has predictive modeling that makes suggestions to…
What do embedded developers need to know about IoT security?
by Alan Grau Cyber-attacks against IoT devices continue to make headlines, with the Fiat Chrysler Jeep hack just the most recent. By now, most embedded developers understand the…
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Motion systems application examples: Bearings abound in myriad applications
By Mike Santora Bearings are ubiquitous and essential components for reducing friction between moving parts. Their primary function is to give moving parts something to roll on rather…
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Water-resistant in-line power connector from Hirose
Hirose, a manufacturer in the development of innovative connector solutions, has introduced the DF63W Series, a small wire-to-wire power connector capable of delivering up to 14 Amps. A slim…
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725 V high-efficiency CV/CC flyback switching ICs
Power Integrations announced the InnoSwitch-EP family of off-line CV/CC flyback switching ICs. Featuring an integrated 725 V MOSFET, synchronous rectification and precise secondary-side feedback sensing control, the new…
Premo-Flex™ cable jumpers boost design flexibility
Molex, LLC expands its line of Premo-Flex™ Cable Jumpers with the addition of Round Flat Cable (RFC) and Hot Bar Soldering Cable versions, providing distributors, original equipment manufacturers…
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GreenPeak opens new office in Mumbai, India, to serve growing demand
GreenPeak Technologies announced that, as part of its ongoing expansion into international markets and following a period of significant growth in India, it opened a new office in Mumbai. GreenPeak has established the Indian office in response to the growing demand for its innovative RF chips for the operator/service provider and Smart Home market. GreenPeak’s…
UCV series surface mount electrolytic capacitor with low Impedance
Nichicon Corporation has released a new line of surface mount electrolytic capacitors called the “UCV series.” This high-capacity, low impedance series is guaranteed to operate for 2,000 hours at 105°C. The UCV series is ideal for meeting the high-performance, compact size requirements of today’s home appliances and transportation applications. As the demand for higher-density PCB’s…
Tesla Charges Into Home Battery Market Despite Challenges
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is trying to steer his electric car company’s battery technology into homes and businesses as part of an elaborate plan to reshape the power grid with millions of small power plants made of solar panels on roofs and batteries in garages. Musk announced Tesla’s expansion into the home battery market amid…
How to secure industrial systems for the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things is real, but it is not about accessing everything from everywhere. It’s about accessing what is necessary in a way that provides the most value, and the right communication infrastructure will ensure that this is exactly what happens. Mike Granby • President • Red Lion Controls The Internet of Things, the…
Exair product update: Heavy duty dry vacs are now CE compliant
Independent laboratory tests now certify that EXAIR’s Heavy Duty Dry Vac™ meets the rigorous safety, health and environmental standards of the European Union that are required to attain the CE mark. The Heavy Duty Dry Vac is a rugged, industrial duty vacuum cleaner that has been engineered to vacuum high volumes of dry…
AMETEK MICROjammer Blowers offer precise control of air flow for your air-pillow packaging equipment
AMETEK’s MICROjammer™ series of high-performance, variable-speed brushless DC blowers may be a near-perfect choice of air mover for your air pillow packager. Historically the most compact and efficient unit in its class, the latest state-of-the-art version with full-wave controller allows an unparalleled amount of end user functional control, integrated directly into the blower itself. No…
Asiamold
Debut in 2007, Asiamold has become one of the most important marketing and trading venues for Chinese mold and die industry players, and enjoys extensive attention from professionals all over the world. It serves as an influential and professional exhibition for mold and die development in China, highlighting the most up-to-date solutions for China’s increasingly…
If You Talk to Your Thermostat, Will it Listen?
“TV power on.” “Set thermostat to 65 degrees.” “Speaker, play classical music.” Interacting with the devices in a Smart Home using voice is a trend that has the biggest players in the consumer electronics space taking notice. From speakers that hear and respond to commands to intelligent thermostats and home appliances, a completely voice-controlled home…
MakerBot wants to change the way you think about 3D printing
MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D printing industry, is at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week. Instead of introducing a number of…
A Sustainable, Connected Future is Just a ‘Click’ Away
Dr. Werner Struth, Chairman, Robert Bosch LLC and Member of the Board of Management, Robert Bosch GmbH speaks at the Bosch Press Conference, International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA). Good morning, everyone! Thank you for choosing Bosch to start your day at CES! I hope everyone is having a good and productive morning. As I started my…
First Smartwatch-Sized Wearable Development Kit
PNI Sensor Corp. introduced SENtrode™, the first wearable development kit integrating sensors, PNI’s SENtral™ sensor hub, sensor fusion algorithms, programmable processor and wireless capabilities into a bracelet-sized form factor. SENtrode speeds design-to-delivery of smartwatches, activity and wellness monitors and other wearables that use sensors to generate a more satisfying user experience. The company also announced a…
Top power electronics posts on EDAboard.com
Here are some of the most popular power electronic posts on our sister forum EDAboard.com this week. Industrial electronics and home appliances – What is the differences between…
Photo of the Day: Smart Appliances and the Kitchen of Tomorrow
Experts predict that by 2019 the market value for smart appliances is set to exceed $25 billion. Some of those smart appliances are on the market today, with more to come. Pennywell, a distributor of granite countertops in Ireland, offers this infographic that examines some of the best smart appliances on the market today, and…