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23rd August 2021
Electronic Specifier Webinar Summit
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The Electronic Specifier Webinar Summit will be an engaging one-day event held on 1st September which is brought to you by a publishing team dedicated to the electronics industry, who have become incredibly well versed in attending, exhibiting, and hosting events, including the many virtual shows, conferences and exhibitions that have taken place since COVID-19 confined us to barracks early in 2020.
Analysis
23rd August 2021
Optical sensor market: Trends impelling industry growtm
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According to a study from Graphical Research, the global optical sensor market size is set to expand at substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Optical sensors are mainly used in the automation industry which help in providing various pieces of information to the automotive manufacturers. This information is useful for them to improve their production processes and make them more efficient as well. Some of the popular examples of the applications of these sensors are adaptive cruise control, ADAS, 360 degree view and blind spot detection. All these technologies use their surroundings to scan information and send the same to the systems to ensure effective communication.
Memory
23rd August 2021
Bringing high compute performance to demanding environments
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Recab UK is set to support embedded computing projects in the rail, automotive, aerospace, and marine transport markets with a new ultra-rugged computer on module (COM) from congatec. The recently released conga-TC570r is a COM Express Type 6 module based on an 11th Generation Intel Core processor, with an extended temperature range and soldered memory to ensure consistent performance in transport environments prone to high shock and vibration.
IoT
23rd August 2021
Goodix Technology releases its first NB-IoT SoC solution
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Goodix Technology has released its first NB-IoT system-on-chip (SoC) solution, the GR851x series that fully supports 3GPP Rel-14 and Rel-15 standards. Integrating an ultra-low power OpenCPU application system, it delivers stability and high security, providing a competitive cellular IoT solution for diverse application scenarios, such as smart cities, consumer electronics, Industry 4.0, and smart agriculture. The innovation will contribute to the greater construction of a modern, connected, and intelligent digital world.
Latest
23rd August 2021
Jobs boost for software company following $5m contract wins
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Aberdeen-based software company ZynQ 360 are set to increase their headcount significantly following a series of global contract awards totalling in excess of $5m. With regional offices in Houston (Texas), and Perth (WA), the multiple contracts will be delivered across the US, UK and Western Australia, as well as a major projects in Europe and Guyana.
News & Analysis
23rd August 2021
Farnell, Connective Peripherals ink global pact
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To enhance its range of connectivity products, Farnell has signed a global distribution agreement with Connective Peripherals.
Alternative Energy
23rd August 2021
Public market financing lifts renewable energy investment
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New investment in renewable energy projects and companies totalled $174bn in the first half of 2021, supported by record public market financing and record levels of venture capital and private equity commitments, according to the latest Renewable Energy Investment Tracker from research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). This is the highest total ever recorded in the first half of any year, and 1.8% more than during the same time a year prior, although it is seven percent below the high-water mark set in the second half of 2020.   
Automotive
23rd August 2021
EV fires: a disaster for automakers, but an opportunity for material suppliers
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GM's first recall of the Bolt in 2020 was a significant milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Approximately 69,000 cars produced between 2017-2019 were recalled for potential battery fires. The 'solution' was a software update limiting the battery capacity to 90% and an inspection of the battery. In 2021, two more Bolt's have caught fire, both of which had the recall. Continued investigation between GM and LG Chem has determined the cause is the 'presence of two rare manufacturing defects in the same cell'. This has prompted another recall by GM to replace the battery modules. This recall is said to cost GM in the region of $11,000 per vehicle, totaling nearly $800m.
Industrial
23rd August 2021
Rapid tech advancement is a double-edged sword
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In the era of rapid developments in technologies, newer components or technologies are launched every day. On one hand, technological innovation boosts productivity and efficiency in many sectors, on the other hand it causes more hardware and software becoming obsolete faster than in the past. Here Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at industrial parts supplier EU Automation, discusses the pros and cons of fast technological advances.
Podcasts
20th August 2021
Season 4 - Episode #9 - Inspiring the next generation of women engineers
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Techwuman is an engineering consultancy, specialising in design engineering for the physical security of critical national infrastructure.
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