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Sponsored
6th July 2021
Energy-conscious crop cultivation
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In order to feed the world’s growing population, large scale cultivation has become common, but there may be an environmental cost to ensuring a steady supply of crops all year round, regardless of weather conditions.
Sponsored
7th July 2021
Modular 24V DC UPS with maintenance-free and fast charging Supercaps
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The new BICKER UPSI-2412 ensures the uninterruptible 24V DC power supply at all times. The Supercap energy pack BICKER BP-SUC-30090 with high cycle stability of more than 500,000 charging and discharging cycles is designed for industrial and medical applications that require a fast charging and durable emergency power supply. For easy Plug&Play installation the UPSI-2412 with integrated USB interface is recognized directly by the IPC operating system as a UPS - without additional drivers or software installation. 
Sponsored
5th July 2021
Honeywell FMA MicroForce Sensors
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Piezoresistive-based force sensors fully calibrated and temperature compensated for sensor offset, sensitivity, temperature effects, and nonlinearity using an on-board Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Direct mechanical coupling allows for easy interface with the sensor, coupling with tubing, membrane, or a plunger. This easy interface provides repeatable performance and a reliable mechanical interface to the application. Now available at Mouser Electronics.
Wireless
08th July 2021
4 myths about UWB, debunked
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Like any emerging technology, the myths around UWB hit the headlines almost as fast as the facts, and sometimes linger on in our memories. We asked several UWB ecosystem players to weigh in on the misconceptions they see attending UWB now and in the future as the technology becomes more accessible. Let’s demystify four misunderstandings about UWB. Guest blog written by Peter Pirc, UWB Solution Manager at NXP.
Automotive
7th July 2021
Ambulances and fire engines join road to net zero
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In our home town of Coventry, the UK’s first all-electric ambulance has been launched by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Here, Roger Brereton, Head of Sales at Pailton Engineering, highlights some of the recent progress toward low carbon emergency services vehicles and the engineering challenges that remain.
Medical
7th July 2021
Ultrasound sensor for determining arterial stiffness
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Imec has presented a proof-of-concept for determining arterial stiffness, a risk marker for cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart failure, and monitoring blood pressure. Imec’s approach uses an ultrasound sensor to measure the central pulse wave velocity.
Industries
8th July 2021
Protecting against cyber threats when implementing IIoT
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The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is one of the most valuable technologies at electronics manufacturers’ disposal. While the IIoT can bring tremendous benefits to companies, some roadblocks remain. Most notably, 44% of enterprise IoT customers said security was among their top three challenges in deploying these technologies.
Podcasts
2nd July 2021
Season 4 - Episode #2 - Bringing design and test programming in-house
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The latest podcast from Electronic Specifier Insights will feature ICsense, a TDK Group company and independent subsidiary that focuses on ASIC supply and custom IC design services. 
Robotics
29th June 2021
How are drones helping farmers with crop monitoring?
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Not even the agriculture sector can escape the hype of drone technology. The European drones outlook study reports 150,000 agricultural drones will be used across European farms by 2035, undertaking tasks such as soil and field analysis, crop monitoring and spraying. Here, Chris Johnson, Managing Director at SMB Bearings, explains the value of agricultural drones and advises on the importance of bearing selection for these devices.
Displays
6th July 2021
ViewBoard interactive display with integrated multimedia
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ViewSonic has launched its ViewBoard 52 series with advanced audio capabilities. With a user-centric design in mind, the ViewBoard 52 Series aims to improve the classroom and learning experience. A highlight of its exterior design is the Multimedia Sound Bar, which delivers superior audio to the classroom.
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