The next wave of government-funded research and development projects aiming to put Britain at the forefront of 5G technology have been announced. Projects in Sunderland, Preston, Liverpool, Manchester, Brighton and Suffolk will test what revolutionary high-speed connectivity can do for UK industries. The use of AI-controlled traffic lights to reduce …
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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has acquired the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) business of INVECAS, a Santa Clara based company specialising in embedded software and system level solutions. This addition will provide ADI with complete audio and video solutions to meet the growing needs of enterprise and consumer markets. “HDMI technology is …
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MVTec Software has advanced its strategic international growth initiative. With its new distribution partner CameraIQ, the Munich-based company is now gaining a stronger foothold in the growing Russian market. The partnership is aimed at strategically expanding MVTec’s distribution network in this region and increasing its local visibility among Russian customers. …
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Agriculture is using increasingly complex automation in its machinery and an example is in composting machines. Contrinex’s uniquely robust V4A/ 316L stainless-steel sensors are relied upon for operating reliably in the challenging environment of the inside of the drive rotor. Withstanding dust, humidity and high temperatures, the sensors enable the …
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In the age of e-commerce and global supply chains, the world markets provide opportunities for companies to grow and expand their customer base. However, complex supply chains also create more opportunities to introduce counterfeited products. Here Neil Ballinger, head of EMEA at automation equipment supplier EU Automation, explains why the problem is …
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Mouser Electronics has announced its first Digital AI Conference. The free, interactive online event will offer a multitude of enlightening activities focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technology, specifically on how new innovations are driving intelligence and automation in robotics and smart homes. There is no charge to register for …
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AMETEK Land is celebrating a major milestone in its company history – the 50th anniversary of its UKAS-accredited infrared temperature calibration laboratory in the United Kingdom. In 1970, the laboratory in Sheffield was the first in the UK to be accredited by the then British Calibration Service (BCS), now the United …
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The ABB Ability Genix Industrial Analytics and AI Suite is a scalable advanced analytics platform with pre-built, easy-to-use applications and services. It collects, contextualises and converts operational, engineering and information technology data into actionable insights that help industries improve operations, optimise asset management and streamline business processes safely and sustainably. …
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RS Components (RS) has released RadioGlobe, an open-source DesignSpark engineering project that features a real globe as its user interface. By turning the globe, users can tune into internet radio stations from around the world. RadioGlobe has been designed and released in collaboration with well-known British technologist and inventor, Jude …
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QED Environmental Systems has launched its new global website amalgamating brands from recent acquisitions. This includes Geotech, specialising in gas analysis instrumentation, Huberg, mains gas leak detection instrumentation, En-Core soil sampling products for the new BS10176 standards and Snap-Sampler which develops passive ground water sampling products. All of these brands …
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