Samsung and LG Make Big Moves in IoT, Cloud and Communications
Samsung is planning on investing $161 billion into R&D over the next three years, including an initial $22 billion in IoT and 5G. (Image courtesy of The Korea Times.) Is…
AISIN, ADVICS, JTEKT and DENSO announce joint venture to develop integrated ECU software for automated driving
The integrated ECU software manages components, such as sensors, brakes, and steering, which are basic driving functions and critical for automated driving. Source URL: AISIN, ADVICS, JTEKT and DENSO announce…
Binder USA releases Series 696 HEC (Harsh Environment Connector)
The 32 A per contact, 600 V power connector is constructed with 4+PE, 8 and 12 silver-plated crimp contacts. Source URL: Binder USA releases Series 696 HEC (Harsh Environment Connector)…
Siemens releases RST2228P Ethernet 19 inch rack switch with Power-over-Ethernet support
The RST2228P offers Power-over-Ethernet, precision timing and network communication on a single network. Source URL: Siemens releases RST2228P Ethernet 19 inch rack switch with Power-over-Ethernet support Source Website: Factory Automation…
Peratech introduces distributed force array (DFA) sensor
The distributed force array (DFA) sensor uses Peratech’s quantum tunnelling composite (QTC) technology to provide an array of single point sensors that can be used in conjunction with a position…
EVT announces EyCheck 4000 Z series of smart line scan camera
All EyeCheck 4000 Z cameras have a FPGA, DualCore ARM processor as well as a GigE interface with Power over Ethernet (PoE). The user also gets the IP core for…
In-Depth Insights on ERP for Manufacturers from Epicor Experts
Enterprise Resource Planning helps large, multinational corporations monitor their inventory, production and machines. But what about the little guy? How small is too small to benefit from an ERP software…
Expert Advice for Buying Entry-Level Robots
David McMillan is an automation application engineer from the Detroit, Michigan region with over 20 years of experience in automotive, aerospace and general industry manufacturing. Opinions expressed are his own…
Submarine to Airplane Communication: How 5G May Be the Key
Cone-shaped radar uses millimeter waves to pick up tiny ripples in the water that contain messages. (Image courtesy of MIT Media Lab.) No matter where you are on land or…
Internship@ETA Technology – An initiative to bridge the Academia-Industry gap
ETA Technology, as part of its Internship program took on-board some of the brightest engineers from one of the most prestigious universities in India – IIT Kanpur. The students were…