Industries
Embedded processor for precision robotics applications
Sundance Multiprocessor Technology has launched the Sundance VCS-1, a small, high performance, low power and lightweight embedded processor platform designed specifically for precision robotics incorporating complex, real-time vision, control and sensor applications.
Newly available 3D coils for automotive actuators
Actuators are now an essential part of electronic control systems in passenger cars and commercial vehicles. It is their job to convert the electrical signals from the control unit into an action. Most actuators are electric motors or electro-magnetic valves. They adjust flaps, for example, regulate the flow of fluids or actuate pumps to build up pressure (such as in brake and steering systems).
Iconsys launches mobile robot for Industry
Iconsys has branched out into autonomous mobile solutions with the launch of its iAM-R (iconsys Autonomous Mobile Robot). The iAM-R is an autonomous mobile robot (AMR), representing the first step for Telford-based iconsys in their journey towards providing autonomous robotic solutions to their customers.
Aluminium alloy breaks the critical 500 MPa UTS mark
A20X, the aluminium alloy developed and patented by UK foundry specialist Aeromet International, has cemented its status one of the strongest aluminium additive manufacturing powders commercially available after surpassing the key 500 MPa UTS mark.
Rugged high-performance Ethernet switches for HPEC applications
Eurotech has expanded its portfolio of HPEC systems with the DynaNET 10G-01 and the DynaNET 100G-01, two rugged and liquid-cooled Layer 3 Ethernet switches designed for unprecedented networking performance in automotive and other embedded applications.
High-speed comparators offer fast propagation delay
Among the fastest low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) comparators on the market, the MAX40025 and MAX40026 single-supply, high-speed comparators from Maxim Integrated deliver fast propagation delay for distance sensing, time-of-flight (ToF), and high-speed test and measurement instruments. They are available at Mouser Electronics.
Industrial food cutting becomes a piece of cake
Mitsubishi Electric has assisted Western Mechanical Handling (WMH) to develop a fully automated inline cell for cutting and slicing food of any size and shape on the fly. The solution is based on Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSEC Q series high-performance PLC, plus system-matched components including HMI, variable speed drives and two MELFA articulated arm robots. The resulting machine maximises performance, flexibility and productivity for cust...
Sensorless control pre-driver IC for BLDC motors
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced the launch of a sensorless control pre-driver IC for brushless DC motors (BLDC motors) used in industrial and automotive applications. The main applications will include electric pumps for water, oil and fuel as well as electric fans.
Client software for LTE-R train communications solutions
Siemens Mobility and Softil have jointly announced an agreement that will see a range of next generation communications solutions come to market for use in Long Term Evolution-Railway (LTE-R) railways as well as Mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) metro applications like underground/tram buses etc.
Robotic laser system to accelerate automotive quality inspection
Engineers at the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick have developed and installed a new, robotic measuring system, capable of accurately and repeatedly measuring large objects on the production line, such as car body-shells, in a fraction of the time traditionally taken to measure them on Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).