Freudenberg Sealing Technologies introduced several new material and sealing innovations at the 2019 International Paris Air Show, products designed to help aerospace customers address ever increasing safety and performance requirements in the industry. The company showcased a new high-temperature, fireproof material; a new Omegat OMS-CS cap seal; and new ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) and…
FoldiMate equity crowdfunding campaign to support laundry folding robot appliance
FoldiMate has turned to equity crowdfunding as a bridge between initial trials of its laundry-folding robot and Series A fundraising.
Heavy-duty HEPA vacuum from EXAIR for 30-gallon drums
EXAIR’s new 30 Gallon Heavy Duty HEPA Vac is a powerful, HEPA quality, industrial vacuum cleaner. This smaller volume drum means that it will fit in tighter spaces and is suited well for less frequent or lower volume applications. The Heavy Duty HEPA Vac is designed to move more material with less wear. It has…
Motion Trends: New motor breeds are smart, connected, and compact
This year’s survey of trends in electric motors for motion control and automation revealed several trends and emerging developments in the use of synchronous ac motors; stepper motors, especially in closed-loop offerings; brushless motors of various types; and a smattering of specialty direct-drive offerings just making inroads. Proliferation of synchronous ac motors With construction and […]
High Performance Digital Control for Industrial Motors
Proper design of motor control systems for engines make it possible to maximize the engine’s efficiency during the design phase. Understanding the control needs of each type of engine, and the most appropriate style for a given application, can help to ensure greater efficiency in any context. A direct current motor belongs to a class…
TE Connectivity named a ‘Top 100 Global Innovator’ for eighth consecutive year
TE Connectivity Ltd. has again been named a Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator 2018-19 by Clarivate Analytics. The company was recognized by Fortune last week as one of its “Most Admired Companies.” The innovators on the annual list are celebrated for successfully bringing patents to market that have strong commercial potential based on originality, market […]
TE Connectivity named among Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’
TE Connectivity Ltd. has been named to Fortune magazine’s List of the World’s Most Admired Companies for the second year in a row. The annual survey, conducted by Fortune and Korn Ferry, is given to top executives, directors and financial analysts, to identify the companies that enjoy the strongest reputations among their peers and across […]
Friendly Electromagnetic Pulse Improves Survival for Electronics
An electromagnetic pulse, or EMP, emitted by a nuclear weapon exploded high above the United States could disable the electronic circuits of many devices vital to military defense and modern living. These could include complicated weapon systems as well as phones, laptops, credit cards and car computers. Also in trouble might be home appliances, gas…
Highly stable CO2 sensors operate at 0 to 50 degrees C
Murata has introduced the IMG-CB Series of very accurate, highly stable CO2 sensors aimed at gas detection applications in the agricultural and building energy management system (BEMS) markets. Murata’s high-performance CO2 sensors are based on non-dispersive infrared sensor (NDIR) technology, which is now the most popular type of sensor technology used in CO2 measurement. Murata’s […]
July 2018 Robotics and Intelligent Systems Investments
Investment into robotics and intelligent systems companies for July 2018 was robust, totaling approximately $1.6B worldwide from 34 investments into the same number of companies. The bulk of the July 2018 investments were made into companies developing software and hardware technologies and products, along with services solutions in some instances, in support of self-driving…
Laird’s supercool thermoelectric assembly increases cooling performance by up to 60%
Laird has launched a high performance thermoelectric assembly (TEA) series for indoor lab environments that offers a higher cooling performance per unit volume than competing systems. The SuperCool Series TEA features a unique hot side air heat sink design that dissipates heat more efficiently than competing heat exchanger technologies. Utilizing optimized thermoelectric modules (TEMs) in combination…
AI Processor Boosts Power Of Autonomous Vehicles And Smart Tech
Hailo, developers of a proprietary chip technology for deep learning on edge devices, is extending its efforts to work with technology and business partners in Japan and South Korea. Hailo’s executives will participate in a delegation of Israeli mobility startups that will be visiting the two East Asian powerhouses at the end of July and…
Kuri robot cancelled as Mayfield Robotics halts operations
The market for home companion robots has suffered yet another setback. Bosch-backed Mayfield Robotics is pausing operations and stopping production of its Kuri robot. The Kuri robots that have recently been manufactured will not ship to customers. All pre-order deposits will be refunded to customers. We have reached out to Mayfield Robotics to discuss what happened,…
PV Series offers SMD versions of 5mm and 7mm Disk Varistors
The PV Series from Stackpole offers two chip sizes, 3225 and 4032. These two sizes correspond to the equivalent 5mm and 7mm disk MOV’s offering protection for circuits with working voltages ranging from 11 Vrms to 300 Vrms. The PV Series varistors are UL recognized with the capability to handle up to 30J of energy…
SCHURTER introduces Configurable Display Switch CDS1 for the most distinguished applications
SCHURTER, a progressive innovator and manufacturer of Circuit Protection, launching a new generation of human-machine interfaces with the CDS1; a switch sized input system using capacitive touch technology.The intuitive operation with the touch of a finger, swipe or rotation on the touchscreen conveniently resembles that of a smartphone, delighting users with visual and sophisticated taste.…
Will Softbank’s Pepper robot find a home in China?
Haier, a China-based consumer electronics and home appliances company, has partnered with SoftBank Robotics Group Corp to build a custom version of the Pepper robot. The companies will develop a custom version of the humanoid for Haier’s Smart Home platform and its retail stores in China. This version of the Pepper robot will be built…
MCU Lineup Enhances Functionality For Industrial Automation Applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced 38 new microcontrollers (MCUs) in its RX130 Group. The new MCUs extend flash memory size to 256 KB, 384 KB and 512 KB, and increase package size up to 100-pins to provide higher performance and compatibility with the RX231/RX230 Group of touch MCUs. The ultra-low power, low-cost RX130 Group adds higher…
Who’s Affected By Computer Chip Security Flaw
Technology companies are scrambling to fix serious security flaws affecting computer processors built by Intel and other chipmakers and found in many of the world’s personal computers and smartphones. The two hardware bugs discovered can be exploited to allow the memory content of a computer to be leaked. Such a leak could potentially expose stored…
Micro-Lock products offer security in a compact size
Molex, Lisle, Ill., has released the Micro-Lock Plus wire-to-board connector system for customers seeking high performance, compact size and retention security. Featuring a 1.5 A current rating, small footprint and positive latch, the company has reportedly developed a comprehensive terminal solution for OEMs working in space-constrained environments. Designed for industries such as automotive, consumer, and […]
Wire-to-board connector system features compact size and retention security
The Micro-Lock Plus Wire-to-Board Connector System targets applications seeking high performance, compact size and retention security. Featuring a 1.5-A current rating, small footprint and positive latch, Molex has developed this comprehensive terminal solution for OEMs working in space-constrained environments. Designed for industries such as automotive, consumer, and industrial automation, the Micro-Lock Plus Connector System is […]
World’s biggest motor maker Nidec will show lineup at CES 2018
Cars, drones, robots, and much more will be on display at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) — a show that’s come to be known as the place to see the latest technological machines, parts, and gadgets. Cutting-edge drones and the latest robots are joined by autonomous-driving technologies … all which rely on electric motors.…
North Atlantic Industries announces release of TE1 function module
North Atlantic Industries, Inc. (NAI), an industry in the design and manufacture of embedded computing electronics worldwide, announces the availability of the TE1 single-port, triple-redundant Ethernet function module to support time sensitive networking applications. The TE1 module supports all three traffic classes: Deterministic Ethernet Capability Time-Triggered Ethernet SAE AS6802 (TTEthernet™); ARINC664 Part 7 and Avionics…
Laird’s Thermoelectric Cooling Solutions Offer Cost-effective Alternative for Beverage Cooling
Laird has a long history of providing standard and custom thermoelectric cooling systems to the food and beverage industry. Beverage cooling applications, from soda fountains to coffee machines to wine coolers, require efficient performance, low operating noise, and low maintenance — all in a smaller size. Laird provides compact, solid-state thermoelectric cooling solutions that meet the…
New Motor and Drive Ranges from Leroy-Somer
Leroy-Somer, a business of the Nidec group, is preparing for the launch of new ranges at SPS IPC Drives, the Europe’s leading exhibition for electric automation, from November 14 to 16, in Nuremberg / Germany. First and foremost, Leroy-Somer will be demonstrating Commander ID300, a new integrated drive for the control of its IMfinity induction…
3W AC/DC converter integrated CAN/485 transceiver
TLAxx-03KCAN & TLAxx-03K485 series are 3W AC/DC power supplies integrated CAN/485 transceiver and can directly get power from AC 220V. They come in compact size and are cost-effective and ideal for industrial control, grid power and instrumentation applications, etc. There are two isolated outputs. The main DC power output up to 2.5W and the auxiliary…