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IDTechEx trends: skin analysis technologies
Skin analysis technologies, devices that diagnose skin health and appearance, are facing a time of transformation. Routinely used in the laboratory for research of skin conditions and development of products, skin analysis technologies are now being brought to the homes of consumers.
Antenna booster meets small space requirements
Availability and full design support capabilities for the DUO mXTEND dual-band embedded antenna from Fractus Antennas has been announced by Richardson RFPD.
Build a smarter world with WLAN and cellular technology
As next-generation wireless network infrastructure starts to be rolled out (both WLAN and cellular), there will be opportunities to support a much greater breadth of potential services. This will mean that the lifestyles of those residing in densely-populated urban environments can be markedly enhanced. By Mark Montierth, Vice President and General Manager, NXP Semiconductors
Buck/boost controllers in stock at Mouser
The LT8228 and LTC7871 bidirectional buck/boost controllers from Analog Devices are now being shipped by distributor Mouser Electronics.
The future role of AI and robotics for health and work
automatica and the Munich School of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MSRM) of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are jointly creating a new and globally unique AI platform: munich_i will provide answers to economically and socially pressing questions such as: How can AI make work safer and more productive? How can AI be used today for challenges in health or mobility?
Will COVID-19 accelerate the shift towards EVs?
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced shoppers online, driving huge demand for home delivery. Moreover, growth has the potential to resume beyond the pandemic: in addition to consumer goods, the genie is out the bottle for home grocery delivery, which many consumers, having experienced it for the first time, will want to continue.
The role of workers in the robotics revolution
According to research by the ‘Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies’, almost a third of food processing operations already use robotics in their facilities. What’s more, half of those surveyed said they will increase their level of automation in the next three to five years as the robotics revolution continues. However, not every food manufacturer is an automation convert. Here, Nigel Smith, Managing Director of...
SumTotal achieves TISAX certification for automotive
SumTotal Systems has announced that it has received the TISAX certification for its Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Workforce Management, and Learning Management solutions. SumTotal is one of the very few Talent and Corporate Learning providers to pursue and successfully pass the rigorous assessment process for the TISAX certification.
Cobots maximise return on investment
Cobots hold the promise of increasing the efficiency and quality of human work, bringing greater reliability, consistency and precision to a variety of manufacturing and assembly operations. However, do these potential benefits hold true for all users?
Defibrillator capacitors offer high energy density
Cornell Dubilier Electronics Q Series film capacitors for medical defibrillator applications are in stock at New Yorker Electronics.