Can a GPU Turn Your Workstation into a Supercomputer?
As is typical of all things computing, computer-aided design and engineering have become increasingly more complex since their debut decades ago. Today, CAE simulations and the complexity of models are pushing the boundaries of what can be done with the hardware packed into reasonably priced workstations. In a bid to beef up the graphics and computing power in today’s...
Engineers Create Voltaic Cell Powered by Stomach Acid
Researchers have designed and demonstrated a small voltaic cell that is sustained by the acidic fluids in the stomach. The system can generate enough power to run small sensors or drug delivery devices that can reside in the gastrointestinal tract for extended periods of time.
This type of power could offer a safer and lower-cost alternative to the traditional batteries...
Libelium Adds Industrial Protocols to Its IoT Sensor Platform
Libelium brings over the Internet of Things to Industry 4.0 offering new applications for factory automation, automotive applications, industrial networking, building and infrastructure, transportation, energy applications and military uses. The compatibility added with new industrial protocol modules and API libraries for Plug&Sense! Sensor Platform allows connecting to the Cloud sensor information coming from industrial devices.
The new modules support the...
Global Internet of Things Technology Market Research Report 2016
Global Internet of Things Technology Market is an in-depth report that offers a unique mix of specialist industry knowledge and the region-wise research expertise. The report delivers the marketa size and the trends for each sector.
The report on Global Internet of Things Technology market begins with an overview of the market. The report details the historical data of the...
CS International reveals strongest agenda and biggest show yet
In its 7th year, CS International 2017 promises to be the biggest show to date featuring leaders of the world’s biggest chipmakers and the most promising start-ups. Conference programme manager & editor of Compound Semiconductor magazine Richard Stevenson notes: “At this two-day meeting one of the key issues up for debate will be the role for wide-bandgap materials in...
Flexera Software Named Internet of Things (IoT) Enablement Company of the Year
IoT Breakthrough Awards Recognize Flexera as an Outstanding Internet of Things Company
Flexera Software, the leading provider of open source security and compliance solutions, today announced that IoT Breakthrough selected Flexera as the IoT Enablement Company of the Year. Entries were judged by an independent panel of experts, representing a cross section of the industry -- including journalists, analysts and...
Caltech Engineers Develop Robotic Bats
Engineers working at CalTech and the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign have developed a bot inspired by bats.
At a featherweight 93 grams, the Bat Bot has a one-foot wingspan and is capable of taking flight via flexing, extending and twisting at its shoulders, elbows, wrists and legs.
Obviously, the engineering and control that went into developing the Bat Bot is...
Piezoelectric Sensors Get a Metamaterial Tune-Up
Most people come into contact with at least one piezoelectric sensor every day – whether at work, while receiving medical treatment or simply using their phone. Although they have become standard in both production processes and commodities across multiple industries over the past six decades, they are still plagued by the issue of picking up on ‘white noise’ and...
Peerless by Tymphany Speaker Drivers AvailableWorldwide from Digi-Key
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA - Peerless by Tymphany’s high-end, quality audio profile offering is available globally throughDigi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor,as a result of a new distribution agreement.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Digi-Key to distribute our Peerless by Tymphany speaker drivers worldwide,” said Phil McPhee, VP, Sales and Marketing at Tymphany. “Audio features are being...
Vishay Intertechnology VY1 Compact Series Ceramic Disc Capacitors Now Qualified to Biased 85/85 Accelerated Life Test for Increased Reliability
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that its VY1 Compact series of AC-line-rated ceramic disc safety capacitors is now qualified to the "biased 85/85" accelerated life test. Providing extraordinary reliability for Class X1 (760 VAC) and Y1 (500 VAC) applications, the Vishay BCcomponents devices are the industry's first to offer high pulse strength up to 10 kV while...
















