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New Tech Tuesdays: Smarter at the Edge: AI-Accelerated MCUs for Industrial IoT

On January 27, 2026 in All, Automation, Industrial, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics by Caitlin Hartman

Discover how edge AI and embedded accelerators enable real-time analytics, predictive maintenance, and anomaly detection for industrial IoT applications.

Tagged With: ai accelerators, anomaly detection, edge ai, embedded systems, iiot, industrial iot, low-power ai, predictive maintenance, real-time analytics, rohm mcus, smart factories

Why the First True AI Revolution Will Happen on the Factory Floor

On January 23, 2026 in Automation, Computing, IoT, Motor Control, Power, RF, Robotics, Sensors by Nicolette Emmino

The real test for AI isn't happening in chat tools or productivity apps. It's taking shape inside factories, where systems must operate under complex constraints and the consequences of errors are magnified.

Tagged With: adaptive manufacturing, ai factory, ai in industrial systems, ai in manufacturing, digital twin manufacturing, digital twins, factory automation, factory floor ai, industrial ai, industrial digital transformation, manufacturing innovation, nvidia siemens partnership, siemens ces 2026, smart factories

Engineering Nature: Electronics Driving Seagrass Restoration

On January 7, 2026 in Automation, Energy Harvesting, IoT, Robotics, Sensors by Mark Patrick

Tandem Ventures and Project Seagrass scale seagrass restoration across UK coastal ecosystems, combining precision engineering and innovative electronics to explore how ecological recovery can be accelerated while safeguarding delicate underwater habitats.

Tagged With: automated seed collection, ecological regeneration, esp32-s3, imu sensors, iot marine systems, precision engineering, project seagrass, seagrass restoration, uk coastal habitats, underwater electronics

Banner K100 Programmable Display Beacon for Smart Factory Automation

On December 23, 2025 in Automation, Industrial, Industrial Automation, IoT, Robotics, Sensors by Banner Engineering

Modern factories need clearer, more adaptable signals to ensure productivity and safety in today’s dynamic industrial environments. Programmable display beacons offer multicolor lighting and scrolling text in one rugged device, delivering dynamic alerts that evolve with changing automation needs.

Tagged With: adaptive signaling, banner engineering, hmi, industrial automation, k100 programmable display beacon, machine status indicator, process monitoring, programmable display beacon, safety signaling, smart factory

How Space Robots Survive Extreme Heat, Radiation, and Terrain

On November 13, 2025 in All, Circuit Protection, General, Motor Control, RF, Robotics, Sensors by Liam Critchley

Discover how advanced materials like ceramics, refractory metals, and graphene protect space robots from extreme heat, radiation, and terrain.

Tagged With: graphene thermal management, harsh environment, mars rover sensors, radiation shielding, refractory metals, robotic spacecraft, satellite protection, smartir, space robotics, ultra-high temperature ceramics

The Blind Spot in Automotive Vision Systems

On November 7, 2025 in All, Automotive, Circuit Protection, Connectors, General, RF, Robotics, Sensors by TE Connectivity

Vision systems in autonomous vehicles have created significant advancements in the automotive sector, but they rely on robust coaxial connectors to ensure safety-critical data transmission.

Tagged With: adas, ampseal 16, automotive vision, autonomous vehicles, coaxial connectors, emi protection, fakra, mate-ax, te connectivity, v2x

New Tech Tuesdays: High-Voltage BLDC Motor Control for Next-Gen Mobility

On November 4, 2025 in Automotive, Industrial, IoT, Motor Control, New Tech Tuesdays, Power, Robotics by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Smarter BLDC motor control with high-voltage gate drivers powers e-bikes, drones, tools, and LEVs.

Tagged With: ACT72350EVK1, BDLC motor control, brushless DC motor, drone propulsion, e-bike motor, high-voltage motor driver, intergrated gate driver, LEV motor design, Qorvo ACT73250, smart garden tools

Can Connectors Be Created Without Contacts?

On October 24, 2025 in All, Automation, Connectors, Industrial, Medical, Power, RF, Robotics by David Pike

Contacts are the most vulnerable element of connector design. Explore how contactless connectors solve reliability and wear issues for industrial, medical, and robotics applications.

Tagged With: connector design, contactless connectors, electronic components, inductive coupling, industrial automation, robotics, signal integrity, wireless power

Using GitHub for Hardware Development

On October 9, 2025 in Automation, Computing, Dev Tools, General, Industrial, IoT, Open Source, Robotics, STEAM by Mike Parks

GitHub isn’t just for software. Discover how it optimizes hardware development for schematics, PCBs, firmware, and documentation, improving collaboration and traceability for embedded systems.

Tagged With: ci/cd, collaboration, electronic components , embedded systems, firmware, github, hardware development, pcb design, schematics, version control

Video Stream Integrity for Long-Range FPV Drones

On September 30, 2025 in All, Automotive, General, Industrial, RF, Robotics by Qorvo

Enhance long-range drone video with Qorvo's QPL9547 ultra-low-noise amplifier, supporting a wide range of transmission protocols for high-definition FPV drones to ensure control data integrity.

Tagged With: civilian drone, drone, drone components, fpv, low-noise amplifier, military drone, qorvo, qpl9547, rf, signal integrity, uav

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