Industries
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).
Ultra-low-temperature FKM for aerospace applications
Greene Tweed’s Fusion FKM 665, a new generation, ultra-low-temperature and chemical-resistant elastomer, was specifically formulated to meet and exceed the requirements of Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) 7379 and AMS-P-83461.
Ethernet robot cable enables fast and reliable communication
A family of Ethernet/CAT5 chainflex cables, the CFROBOT8.PLUS, have been introduced by igus and designed specifically for 6-axis robots. Suitable for torsion angles up to ±360°, the cables have been tested in-house for several years and remain running fault-free for more than 15 million cycles.
AI improves maintenance management for robots
As Industry 4.0 turns into a reality, businesses that are introducing more robots into the production environment will be able to benefit from increasingly efficient maintenance regimes. As with any asset, these critical machines will run at peak efficiency when operators have access to predictive maintenance tools. The latest predictive analytics solution supplied with Mitsubishi Electric industrial robots uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a ...
New front-end module for WLAN and LAA
Skyworks has introduced the SKY85774-11, a highly integrated 5 GHz front-end module (FEM) that supports simultaneous WLAN and licensed assisted access (LAA) protocols for mobile smartphones and tablets. This advanced module incorporates a power amplifier, low-noise amplifier with bypass, and an SPDT transmit/receive switch.
How can the UK avoid missing the robot boat?
Figures from The British Automation & Robot Association (BARA) have revealed that robotic sales in the UK in 2018 were down by around 15% from the previous year. The automotive sector has a big say in these annual figures due to the large number of robots installed into the manufacturing processes of that industry.
Human brains have evolved to 'prefer' music and speech
What makes humans so different from other primates? Though our brains are similar, it seems that they react differently to various stimuli. New evidence suggests that human brains 'listen' for musical pitch, a preference that scientists have not detected in monkeys. Humans and other primates are similar in so many ways, so what sets humans apart, exactly? Scientists have been trying to answer this question for decades with differing degrees ...
Neurocognitive training improves efficiency of tech workers
The use of a brain training app has boosted measures of efficiency among tech workers, according to independent researchers from the Platypus Institute, who presented their findings at the 41st Annual Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference in Berlin. The brain training app is called BrainHQ, which is available to the public from Posit Science as iOS, Android, and web apps.
Plug-and-play dongle for Android
RF Solutions has announced the launch of the new product, the ‘LoRaLyser’. The LoRaLyser is a plug and play dongle, which plugs into an Android smartphone/ tablet (running an-droid) and provides various graphical displays and information on RF Signals.