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Calling on elite pilots for flying racing series
Airpeeder, the electric flying craft racing series is inviting elite pilots from across the globe to take part in the upcoming first GP season. Airspeeder and Alauda Founder, Matt Pearson made the call to pilots from civil, military, motorsport, UAV and even esports backgrounds at the Agility Prime virtual event.
Kongsberg acquires Danish maritime software company
Kongsberg Digital has acquired COACH Solutions, a supplier of software solutions for vessel performance and monitoring. The new name will be KONGSBERG COACH Solutions.
Spectra Group business continuity plans withstand the test
Spectra Group is emerging from the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions confident that their business continuity plans have withstood the considerable challenges faced by the company. Over the last four months, Spectra Group has achieved 100% of their sales forecast whilst remaining fully compliant with all Government Guidelines and restrictions.
New app designed to settle group payments between friends
SplitBill, an innovative new app which allows users to effortlessly divide a bill or expense in a seamless and cashless way has launched today, after a successful round of funding.
Bluetooth modules acclerate route to production
The BL653 Series of modules from Laird Connectivity is now being shipped by distributor Mouser Electronics.
A smart initiative seeks to decentralise power
The demand for modular power systems is transforming manufacturing, resulting in decentralisation of system components argues Maximilian Hülsebusch, PULS Power
Instant bladder cancer scan could save thousands of lives
Thousands of lives lost to bladder cancers each year could be saved thanks to a new bladder cancer scan that uses photonics to illuminate parts of the tissue that are currently impossible to visualise. A European photonics research team is developing a new endoscope to scan for the early signs of bladder cancer.
Wireless power for ePaper displays
Engineers from E Ink and Powercast have collaborated to integrate RF wireless power technology into ePaper devices for low power, wireless charging to liberate screens and ease users’ range anxiety or fear of power loss
Thin film resistors provide high precision and tight TCR
Thin film wraparound resistors from Vishay are ideal for use in oil industry precision applications requiring low noise, long term stability under high temperature, ultra-low temperature coefficient of resistance, and low voltage coefficient.
EconoPACK+ H2S protection enhances IGBT modules
Ruggedness determines the longevity and thus the reliability of modules for applications used in harsh environments. In particular the exposure to hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has a critical impact on the lifetime of electronic components. To respond to this threat, Infineon Technologies has developed a protection feature. EconoPACK+ modules with a TRENCHSTOP IGBT4 chipset are the first of the Econo portfolio featuring this new level of protection...