Industries
How blockchain can resolve data privacy threats
Two of the world’s largest tech giants, Apple and Google, recently announced that they are collaborating on a COVID-19 tracking system to enable contact tracing - a measure that could pave the way for an exit strategyand look into data privacy threats for those countries enforcing stringent lockdown measures. By Angel Pateiro, CTO and Co-founder of Finboot & Yasmine Benjelloun Content creator at Finboot
Manufacturers navigate COVID-19 with emerging technology
SME manufacturers supported by Made Smarter are using emerging technologies to navigate the impact on business from the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses signed up to the North West pilot to support the Industry 4.0 revolution have adapted in a variety of ways, including switching production to make medical scrubs, ventilator parts and PPE to help the front-line fight against the disease.
Flexible production capacity with CAM software
With the right tools and CAM software, toolmakers and mould makers can keep their production capacity flexible, and will be able to ramp it up by up to 85% once the economy picks up again.
Free medical power supplies from RECOM till May 31st 2020
Due to the coronavirus crisis RECOM is experiencing a strong increase in demand for the 30,000 products and specifically for the medical-grade portfolio. This includes the AC/DC and DC/DC Power Supplies ranging from one to 550W with 2xMOPP and UL/IEC/EN60601 3rd Ed. Certification.
Tap on mobile solution for JCB contactless payments
JCB is leveraging Soft Space technological expertise to develop the Tap on Mobile programme for JCB contactless that capitalises on the wide availability of Android smartphones equipped with NFC (near-field communication).
Spiking neural network-based chip from Imec
Imec has presented a chip that processes radar signals using a spiking recurrent neural network. The spiking neural network-based mimics the way groups of biological neurons operate to recognize temporal patterns, imec’s chip consumes 100 times less power than traditional implementations while featuring a tenfold reduction in latency – enabling almost instantaneous decision-making.
Nexmosphere incorporates human vision sensor to signage
Omron Electronic Components has announced its Human Vision Sensor aimed at retailers. The Nexmosphere X-Eye Gender sensor captures age and gender for those standing in front of interactive displays and digital signage, allowing content to be tuned appropriately whilst complying fully with GDPR regulations
Tata Motors European Technical Centre produce PPE for NHS
Designers at a Coventry-based automotive centre of excellence are supporting the battle against COVID-19 by 3D printing PPE for NHS staff. The Design Modelling Operations team at Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC) are more used to using their expertise to create innovative cars of tomorrow.
Management perspectives program for industrial executives
Rockwell Automation has announced the launch of its Management Perspectives Program, an online community resource designed to inform, inspire, and bring together managers and executives both in person and virtually.
What is your productivity potential?
To help British manufacturers improve their productivity and become more competitive on a global scale, adhesives specialist Intertronics has launched a new campaign. ‘What is your productivity potential?’ will highlight the ways that British manufacturers can simplify their processes, improve repeatability and reduce waste.