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Taking artificial skin to the next level
Of the many ways that humans make sense of our world – with our eyes, ears, nose and mouth – none is perhaps less appreciated than our tactile and versatile hands. Thanks to our sensitive fingertips, we can feel the heat before we touch the flame, or sense the softness of a newborn’s cheek. But people with prosthetic limbs live in a world without touch.
Service providers encouraged to utilise 100G long reach
During LINX100 in London, Anthony Clarkson, Technologist at optical transceiver company ProLabs, addressed why it is integral for 100G long reach products to be utilised as the demand for speed overtakes technology. Highlighting the struggle that service providers face as network demands continue to become even more complex, Clarkson stated: “The need for speed is increasing every day, and demand is now overtaking technology.
Shielded surface mount inductors with established reliability
Gowanda’s ER5025S series complements MIL-PRF-39010 QPL axial-leaded (thru-hole) products and enables their conversion to SMT circuitry via this new MIL-PRF-39010 qualified SMT series. ER5025S meets QPL’s ER requirements to failure rate level M (for /17 and /18). The performance ranges provided by this series include inductance from 0.10 to 10,000 µH, Q min from 40 to 60, SRF MHz min from 1.0 to 450, DCR Ohms max from 0.025 ...
High performance 3D simulation in robot software
TM Robotics has introduced the new TSAssist software; a powerful programming tool from Toshiba Machine. The software offers powerful assistance to all phases of automation, including planning, design and improvement. The next-gen of robot software comes at a time where more businesses are turning to high performance 3D simulation for manufacturing.
Making personalised medicine a reality
The small intestine is the main site where we digest and absorb nutrients and minerals from food, and it is also a place where many intestinal infections occur and digestive and inflammatory disorders manifest themselves. To better understand the intestine in its normal and pathological states, researchers have created 'organoids' by isolating intestinal stem cells from human biopsy samples.
Anti shock and vibration lenses designed for robotics applications
Fujinon has researched the robustness of lenses and developed a dedicated 'anti-shock and vibration' design. The HF-12M and HF-5M series are already equipped, available through the global vision specialist FRAMOS. Industrial imaging systems dealing with motion, shock, or vibration benefit from consistent image quality and less maintenance.
Self-expanding transcatheter heart valve receives CE Mark
Edwards Lifesciences has announced it has received CE Mark for its self-expanding CENTERA valve for severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis patients at high risk of open-heart surgery. The Edwards CENTERA valve is repositionable and retrievable and can be delivered through a low-profile, 14-French, motorised delivery system. It is uniquely packaged with the valve fully pre-attached to the delivery system, which facilitates simple and rapid device pre...
Using high power density and precision in robotics
maxon motor technology is widely used in robotics, where high power density and precision are prerequisites. This article explains which products are most suited to robot applications and why. By Amir Janjua, Technical Engineer, maxon motor UK.
Vocational robotics qualification launched
Engineering skills awarding organisation, EAL, has launched the UK’s first Level 3 vocational qualifications in robotics and automation to help businesses meet the demands of Industry 4.0. The certificate will allow engineers to install and repair robotic machinery themselves and not rely on robotic manufacturers.
Video games could improve mobility after a stroke
The victims of cerebral infarcts that lose a part of the mobility of their body undergo physiotherapy treatments, while the therapies based on the training of attention are reserved for patients with cognitive disorders such as learning or memory difficulties. Researchers at the Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language (BCBL) in San Sebastian and the London Imperial College have analysed the architecture of brain injuries in stroke pat...