Industries
A realistic view of the self-driving future
As recently as March 2020, AI analyst Emerj pointed out that despite the bullish public pronouncements of the auto industry CEOs it is 'still a long way off before <self-driving vehicles> become available to people at any legitimate scale'. By Ian Ferguson, Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Alliances, Lynx Software Technologies
Blood pressure meter extends battery life to 700 uses
Microchip Technology has created a blood pressure meter, or sphygmomanometer, for measuring and monitoring blood pressure at home.
EU Automation learning platform for modern manufacturing
In response to the industry’s hunger for information on technology that can pull them out of the post-pandemic productivity lull, automation equipment supplier EU Automation, has pooled all its resources into a new, free, online Knowledge Hub for modern manufacturing.
How can steering wheel design keep bus drivers safe?
Finding ways to limit the spread of coronavirus on public transport is a complex problem with no single solution. However, a new detachable steering wheel concept would offer substantial benefits, particularly from the perspective of bus driver safety. Here, Roger Brereton, Head of Sales at bus and coach steering system specialist Pailton Engineering, has explained more.
Contactless engineering creating positive industry legacy
Despite the challenges faced by the automotive industry throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, HORIBA MIRA has stated that one encouraging takeaway has been the marked shift towards remote, contactless engineering services – a move which offers a positive legacy towards mainstream adoption across the industry.
VSAT antenna and mediator switch between C- and Ku-band
Next generations of its v240M dual-band 2.4m antenna and Intelligent Mediator have been introduced by Intellian.
Temperature monitoring for COVID-19 samples
Omniflex has supplied an SMS alert system to the University of Oxford’s Peter Medawar Building for Pathogen Research. The remote module allows the lab’s researchers to receive 24/7 alerts directly to their mobile phone in the event that freezers holding samples deviate from the critical temperature window. It is understood the laboratory is holding COVID-19 samples as part of the effort to develop a vaccine.
How can defence be made fit for the future?
DSEI will be hosting a webinar to discuss how defence can be made fit for the future, and the role of science and technology to enable this - especially given the current global circumstances.
Adapting to the new normal with tailored parking solutions
RingGo has seen several new parking solutions go live in the current climate to help get Britain on its feet again including more ways to use touch free payments and specific solutions for councils supporting key workers.
ROHM and Leadrive develop SiC-based automotive inverters
ROHM and Leadrive Technology (LEADRIVE), the Chinese leading manufacturer of automotive powertrain for new energy vehicles with headquarters in Shanghai, held an opening ceremony of their joint laboratory on SiC technology in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Lingang New Area), after agreeing to partner to develop SiC-based automotive inverters.