Industries
Gotthard railway tunnel relies on fire-resistant junction boxes
It would be no exaggeration to call the Gotthard Railway Tunnel an engineering marvel. Stretching 57km in length, at up to 2,450m1 deep through the Swiss Alps - it’s both the longest and deepest tunnel in the world. This application environment presents a substantial challenge to those trying to ensure fire safety, especially when it comes to protecting vital electricals in the event of an emergency. That’s why the junction boxes trus...
Paving the way for power management
As our world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, the demand for power will only continue to increase. Following a vibrant APEC 2019, held in California in March, Electronic Specifier Editor Joe Bush caught up with Anoop Chadaga, Product Marketing Manager, Texas Instruments, to find out what the company’s focus was at the show.
Project to develop next generation skin and oral cancer therapy
CPI is collaborating on a photonics project to advance the development of next generation cancer treatment using phototherapeutic methods. The project, a collaboration between CPI and North East-based company, LightOx, is focused on light-based treatments to target removal of skin and oral cancer cells. CPI is supporting LightOx to develop a range of molecular tools for use in imaging, therapeutics and assay development.
WiFi 6 to demonstrate delivery of transformation for Industry 4.0
The Wireless Broadband Alliance, has announced the WiFi 6 Industrial Enterprise and IoT trial, as part of its ongoing WiFi 6 program. Mettis Aerospace, a designer and manufacturer of precision-forged, machined and sub-assembled components, primarily for the aerospace and defence industry, will work with WBA members to test several use cases on a WiFi 6 network.
Secure platform for safety-critical railway applications
Global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), Kontron, and SYSGO have jointly started the development of an integrated platform for safety-critical railway solutions based on Kontron's SAFe-VX hardware. The aim is to provide customers with a solid and flexible basis for certifiable applications in trains and signalling.
LVDTs offer feedback for monitoring flight parameters of UAVs
Unmanned drones require a variety of sensors to monitor different critical measurements to control flight and maintain aircraft stability. Miniature Linear Position Sensors from NewTek Sensor Solutions provide reliable position feedback for monitoring the fin/rudder position and rotor angle of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) with quick response times so UAVs can make adjustments to accurately control flight.
Next generation of speed to enterprise cellular extenders
Global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, Digi International, has announced the availability of the Digi EX15 cellular extender. The Digi EX15 can be used for primary or backup LTE connectivity at LTE-Advanced Pro (CAT11) speeds and is designed for quick installations and remote management through either Digi aView or Digi Remote Manager.
New technology vital to the future protection of our forests
“World leaders must look towards drone technology as a solution, not a problem, when attempting to solve the decline of the world’s forests as governments are forced to act over climate change before it is too late.” This announcement, from Robert Garbett, Founder and Chief Executive of Drone Major Group, the global Drone and Counter Drone consultancy, comes on the 100th anniversary of the Forestry Commission which has...
New distributor signings at Automate 2019
Toshiba Machine partner, TM Robotics, welcomed three new partners to its distributor network at Automate 2019. Production Components Inc (PCI), BlueBay Automation and Global Manufacturing Incorporated (GMI) officially signed distributor contracts at the show, which was held on 8th-11th April, 2019 at McCormick Place, Chicago.
Keep rolling with local rail expertise at Railtex 2019
Visitors to this year’s Railtex exhibition, held at the NEC, Birmingham, will have the opportunity to see the extensive range of services on offer from Sulzer. The company’s stand, E61 in Hall 3, will show some of the key components that can be repaired and refurbished by Sulzer’s dedicated engineering teams as part of its comprehensive rail solutions.