Smart buildings promise automated control of the buildings’ operations, along with integrated technology for human-machine interactions. Such functionality requires multiple sensors, to which printed/flexible electronics are very well suited due to their low weight and thin-film form factor. Indeed, the building of the future may have printed sensors built into the walls, floor, and ceiling […]
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Amazon Zoox is a Mistake, IDTechEx Reveals
Too small. Too unpleasant for passengers. Zoox, bought by Amazon, makes what it calls a robotaxi, but it looks like a robot shuttle and is a bad compromise of both. As the IDTechEx reports on each explain, a robotaxi is usually an adapted car. Elon Musk expects you to lend your Tesla X to Uber […]
POWER ON TARGET — SILICONE CARBIDE OPTICS FOR HIGH ENERGY APPLICATIONS
Joe Salemi & Mike Albrecht, ZYGO, Middlefield, CT, USA Silicon Carbide (SiC) optics are becoming more and more prevalent in High Energy Laser (HEL) designs, so it is important that manufacturers are aware of the potential risks when using these materials early in the product development process, thereby avoiding what could be costly and time-consuming […]
IDTechEx Predict the AR/VR/MR Market to be Over $30Bn by 2030
By 2030, IDTechEx predicts the augmented, virtual, and mixed reality market to be over $30Bn. With COVID-19 limiting physical interaction, virtual communication and interaction will be the norm for many years to come. Although seen as futuristic by some, augmented, virtual, and mixed reality devices have shown they have an important part to play in […]
Vintage aeroplane restorer soars with Mazak machine investment
A leading restorer of vintage aeroplanes has increased its capacity and ability to produce challenging bespoke parts by investing in a new turning centre from Yamazaki Mazak. Kennet Aviation specialises in the renovation and servicing of historic aeroplanes, including Supermarine Seafires used in World War II, to the stringent standards required by the Civil Aviation […]
The Future of Stationary Energy Storage is Led by Policy and Renewables, Reports IDTechEx
Electricity generation from renewable energies is growing on a daily basis and, to integrate their variable nature, energy storage systems are growing in parallel. IDTechEx have investigated the evolution of the energy storage market, forecasting its growth in the next ten years, in the new report: “Batteries for Stationary Energy Storage 2021-2031”.
Advantech Joins the O-RAN ALLIANCE to Support White-box Hardware Development for 5G Networks
Advantech will contribute with proven telecom edge server designs that optimize performance per watt while meeting base station hardware reliability, maintainability and environmental needs Taipei, Taiwan, 14th January 2021 – Advantech (TWSE: 2395.TW), a global leader in industrial IoT, today announced that it has joined the O-RAN ALLIANCE, a world-wide community of mobile network operators, […]
Web Based Digital Sample Management
Ziath has introduced a new version of DataPaq 5 (DP5) – its versatile web-based software product that allows scientists to directly read 2D-barcoded tubes at the point of sample storage or retrieval.
Digital solution for Yeo Valley keeps business churning
Yeo Valley is one of the biggest and best-loved organic food producers in the UK. It was operating on an iFix SCADA application which was running on legacy hardware. A problem with any one computer would risk bringing the entire production site to a halt. Yeo Valley therefore decided to migrate away from its aging […]
Create the right ambience for customers with LEDVANCE Smart Home+ from RS Components
Voice or app controlled smart lighting system offers electrical installers new ways to add value to private residences by providing intuitive, personalised lighting for improved comfort, security and energy efficiency
Free Webinar – Increased productivity thanks to integrated quality controls in the machining process in Tebis CAD/CAM
Do you want to completely integrate your measuring tasks in the manufacturing process – conveniently, easily and with safe collision protection? You can check to ensure that the part is correctly set up, the blank is correctly dimensioned and oriented and also, after machining, that the part doesn’t require any refinishing that wouldn’t otherwise be […]
Update on omlox, the world’s first positioning standard for industry
omlox is the world’s first open locating standard! omlox paves the way to industry 4.0 and supply chain transparency by unifying all locating technologies in one open, interoperable standard. While supporting location technologies like GNSS, 5G/LTE, WIFI, RFID or BLE, omlox has a specific emphasis on ultra-wideband (UWB), as THE rising star in the field. […]