Supporting ongoing robotic innovation 19th March 2019
Exciting new opportunities for greater proliferation of robotics in modern society are emerging all the time. Robots are now capable of performing a wide array of different tasks. They are revolutionising the factory floor by dramatically boosting production throughput. In the form of collaborative robots (or cobots), they can work directly alongside humans in manufacturing facilities, as well as helping with the education of our children and providing care to the elderly.
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UnitedSiC announces strategic investment by Analog Devices -
Wireless connectivity - made easy with u-connect -
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Distributors warn collaborative robot performance is lacking -
Artificial intelligence to monitor pilot drowsiness -
Food shop sensors become self-powered with light -
International Women’s Day initiative for future Bucharest businesswomen -
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Robot swarms to offer truly precise agriculture at a plant level -
Emerging technologies promise new generation of applications
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Around the Industry
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UnitedSiC announces strategic investment by Analog DevicesUnitedSiC, a manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, has announced a strategic investment and long-term supply agreement from Analog Devices (ADI). Terms of the investment and supply agreement were not announced.
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Schneider Electric and EME Installations deliver student accommodationThe UK is globally recognised as an education hub, attracting some of the best students from around the world. This year saw a record number of both domestic and overseas students gaining admission to higher education. As a result, the student accommodation market has experienced significant growth over the past few years with Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) buildings becoming vital to meet the ever-increasing demand.
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Nine new 300mm wafer fabs scheduled to open in 2019IC Insights recently released its Global Wafer Capacity 2019-2023 report that provides in-depth analyses and forecasts of IC industry capacity by wafer size, by process geometry, by region, and by product type through 2023.
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Secure terminal emulation solution for mobile devicesDeveloper of reliable computers for demanding environments, JLT Mobile Computers, has announced a new partnership with StayLinked, a specialist in modern terminal emulation (TE) systems. To address the increasing need for reliable operations in challenging network environments, JLT is working with StayLinked to provide a terminal emulation solution with its mobile computers.
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Booming UK electronics sector fuels growth in manufacturingThe UK electronics sector experienced the fastest growth of any manufacturing sector in 2018, according to a new report by Santander and Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation. Despite representing less than five percent of UK manufacturing output, the sector generated £19.4bn in turnover and £8.4bn in gross value added (GVA) in 2017.
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Tech leaders react to Chancellor's speechRitam Gandhi, Director and Founder, Studio Graphene, commented: “The Spring Statement has been wedged between two important Brexit votes, and I have no doubt many people would have overlooked the Chancellor’s speech. As anticipated, the Spring Statement was light on substance, with many of the UK’s industries not mentioned.”
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Leasing technology? Here’s what you should bear in mindLeasing technology or tech equipment makes sense for all businesses. This is because leasing enables firms to maintain steady cash flow. Further, the leased technology or equipment comes with a full warranty, reducing the burden of support and maintenance. By: Jack Warner, Project Manager.
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Survey confirms Raspberry Pi's versatilityNew insights from Farnell’s global user survey into the market for the Raspberry Pi single-board computer, reveal why and how both professionals and makers use the Raspberry Pi. The research highlights the widespread use of the Raspberry Pi by professional engineers in prototyping and proof-of-concept applications, particularly for IoT, industrial automation and control applications as well as its popularity with makers.
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