Industries
TE Connectivity donates 3D printer to Penn State College of Engineering
TE Connectivity (TE) has donated a 3D printer to the Penn State College of Engineering in State College, Pennsylvania.
Smart flat: how to make it work for you
The fourth industrial revolution has arrived and carries the acronym IoT. Experts believe that the ‘Internet of Things', will redefine the boundaries between industries, opening up new market niches, establishing connections and partnerships.
Meeting the need for respiratory devices
The world is currently facing an exceptional situation and the need for ventilators is rising rapidly. The coronavirus is spreading and many of those infected are having difficulty breathing. For these patients, respiratory devices are an essential part of treatment and could ultimately save lives. Global demand for these devices has therefore risen sharply given the urgency of the situation. As a manufacturer of sensors for these devices, Sensir...
Can vertical farming revolutionise global agriculture?
Vertical farming is the practice of growing plants indoors under fully controlled environmental conditions in many stacked layers, using artificial lighting instead of relying on the sun. By tuning the growing environment to the exact needs of the plant and using soil-free growing techniques, this method of farming can achieve yields hundreds of times higher than conventional agriculture, 365 days a year and without requiring pesticides.
The drive to 2040: powertrain trends beyond the next decade
A free one-hour webinar to be hosted by Ricardo 12.00 GMT (07.00 EST/13.00 CET) on Thursday 26th March will explore the likely shape of the passenger car market and of automotive vehicle and powertrain development processes, through the next decade and beyond.
Mobility-as-a-Service - hype or hope?
In the past decade, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) has attracted significant attention as it holds the potential to disrupt the business model of the traditional automotive industry and the way people travel.
Innovations in SCARA robots boost performance and reliability
As Yamaha Motor Europe, Factory Automation Section explain, SCARA robots can automate and accelerate pick-and-place and small assembly processes such as transferring workpieces between processes, screwdriving, and dispensing. They can also perform functional testing such as activating buttons.
Battery energy storage solutions for next-gen electric ferries
Nidec ASI, the Nidec Industrial Solutions platform belonging to the Nidec Group, has supplied battery energy storage systems (BESS) for the latest vessel developed by Brødrene Aa, a Norwegian company that builds electric ferries and ships.
Wireless mesh network market to reach US$8bn by 2026
According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, the wireless mesh network market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $2bn to over $8bn by 2026, gaining remarkable traction over the 2020 to 2026 period.
Tech is enhancing cardiovascular disease treatment
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, with over 17 million per year according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). This represents approximately 31% of global deaths. Many forms of CVD are chronic in nature, meaning that they worsen over time. Thus, once the disease has been diagnosed it is important to initiate treatment as soon as possible in order to provide positive patient outcomes.