Wireless

It pays to know how RF can potentially garble the reception of signals such as those for WiFi, Bluetooth, and radar sensors. We live in a world with an increasingly crowded radio frequency spectrum that is only likely to become more stuffed with RF signals. This is particularly true for the frequencies within the ISM…

In the automotive industry, manufacturers are working on production concepts that eliminate the need for fixed conveyor equipment such as assembly belts and suspension tracks. In their test factories, several car manufacturers are currently acquiring experience with such concepts. The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA) has also set up a test factory…

By Martin Tenhumberg Electronic systems in trains are powered by noisy DC sources. Voltage spikes, surges and drop-outs are common, along with radiated and conducted EMI from high-power transmission systems. Shock, vibration, and extreme temperature swings are the norm. The safety of passengers and staff is also of utmost concern, so the flammability of materials…

It’s rare to see product development efforts these days that don’t involve design software modules spanning multiple disciplines. The new challenge is getting work done without making a career out of formatting the output of one package for the input of another. Kaelly Farnham, Keysight Technologies Modern electronics are pushing the limits of electronic design…

Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a Bel group company, announces the Midwest Microwave SMP terminations. This new series expands product offerings of higher frequency interconnects into the 5G market. The SMP terminations operate up to 18 GHz, support the MIL-STD-348A standard interface, and are built to operate in extreme temperatures. SMP terminations are suitable for use in […]

Leland Teschler • Executive Editor lteschler@wtwhmedia.com On Twitter @ DW_LeeTeschler Since at least the late 1970s, there have been claims that radio frequency waves are hazardous to human health. Some of the first concerns arose because of RF levels produced by a Pave Paws (Precision Acquisition of Vehicle Entry Phased Array Warning System) installation in…

Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, introduces the single- and multi-port RJ45 connectors to support 2.5G Base-T Ethernet communications. This product line is the first available to include configurations for use in most 2.5G enterprise, data center, IoT, and wireless applications. Stewart Connector’s RJ45 connectors are designed to address cross talk and return loss issues […]

XJet Ltd will demonstrate the Carmel 1400M and Carmel 1400C as part of an updated product line at Formnext 2019. The new systems are the latest step in XJet’s journey to redefine metal and ceramic AM. Says Dror Danai, XJET CBO, “From Formnext, XJet will offer two systems, the Carmel 1400C devoted to ceramics and […]

Cosemi Technologies Inc. today announced a technology partnership with Foxconn Interconnect Technology Ltd. (FIT), a supplier of optical and copper products. Under the terms of the agreement, Cosemi will license its 25G SFP28 and 100G QSFP28 AOC platforms to FIT, inclusive of the complete solution reference design and access to all required optoelectronics components. FIT […]

Binder USA LP has expanded the series 423 and 723 M16 connector family with the addition of an 8-pin DIN variant. The new connector supports all wireless networks, including 5G, and is AISG C485 compliant. (The Antenna Interface Standards Group defines standards for the control and monitoring of antenna line devices in the wireless industry.) […]

DHL this week opened its 28,000-square-foot Americas Innovation Center in Rosemont, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. This is DHL’s third innovation center, joining the initial center in Cologne, Germany and another in Singapore. DHL’s U.S.-based Innovation Center showcases the latest in logistics technology, including robotics. DHL has been using robotics to enhance its logistics operations,…

Scientists and research engineers are developing technologies to boost food yield economically and efficiently in order to feed the world’s growing population. New ideas continue to emerge as the scientific community devotes time and energy in solving this problem. One futuristic approach involves creating an ideal environment for growing food in the air without soil, […]

Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, announces the specification of automotive grade connectors that comply with SAE/USCAR-2 standards, designed for next generation vehicles that utilize Ethernet communication inside the automobile. These passive RJ45 connectors are compatible with vibration and sealing requirements necessary to comply with SAE/USCAR2-6 standards. Extensively tested, they are UL recognized, RoHS compliant […]

One of the most promising uses of 5G networking technology is in robotic remote surgery. China has led the way with several demonstrations, adding to U.S. concerns about international competitiveness.

Labor and automation aren’t forces in opposition, notes KUKA CRO Joe Gemma. He says that industry needs to understand the benefits of robotics, and academia and government need to work more closely together.

PHD’s new Optimax product line is a drop-in replacement for pneumatic parallel grippers.

ModalAI’s VOXL platform used 4G connectivity to communicate between a drone and Uber Elevate Cloud Service, enabling a BVLOS food delivery.

Advantech Industrial IoT Group launched the waterproof, anti-vibration and PLC compliant Ethernet Switch EKI-2528I-M12, aiming at any harsh environment with dust, high humidity and vibration. The EKI-2528I-M12 Ethernet switch is designed with high IP67 degree of protection, working perfectly under moisture condition to guarantee users a waterproof, dustproof and anti-corrosive network environment. Being compliant with…

Engineers are unlocking increased compute capacity to achieve advances in 5G, autonomous systems, electric vehicles, and other global megatrends thanks to ANSYS Cloud high-performance computing (HPC), powered by Microsoft Azure. Available from directly within ANSYS engineering simulation software, ANSYS Cloud is helping organizations rapidly run high-fidelity simulations, shortening development cycles and increasing time to market. […]

TE Connectivity has launched an expanded portfolio of ELCON Micro wire-to-board products, which provides a high current up to 12.5 A per pin in the common industry footprint of 3.0 mm, and now includes custom cable assemblies and a cable plug solution for design flexibility. These new products complement TE’s ELCON Micro connectors, which were […]

Self-driving cars are not yet a common sight in New York City, but CARMERA, a company building centimeter-level street maps, is part of autonomous vehicle trials in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Dorner has consolidated two existing product lines and unified them into a single platform, which is now called FlexMove. While the FlexMove name isn’t new to Dorner, it now incorporates the features and strengths of the former SmartFlex conveyor line. The FlexMove flexible chain conveyor brings the best engineering and performance standards in flexible conveying […]

Imagine a complete POE touch panel PC solution built around the newest i.MX8M ARM technology. A touch panel computer with wide-ranging Linux and support, including Yocto Embedded, QT, Wayland, and Ubuntu, as well as Android 8.1 and 9 Support. Estone Technology is pleased to announce the 10” PPC-4310 Frameless Panel PC. The PPC-4310 is one…

Now a new power over Ethernet (PoE) touch-panel PC from Estone Technology is built around the newest i.MX8M ARM technology. It has wide-ranging Linux and support — including Yocto Embedded, QT, Wayland, and Ubunt— as well as Android 8.1 and 9 Support. The Estone Technology 10-in. PPC-4310 frameless panel PC is one of the first…

CloudMinds, which has developed a cloud-based infrastructure for making service robots smarter, filed for a $500 million IPO.