Case Studies
Ergonomic inspection tool features a 'real-life' view
Advanced Technology & Manufacturing had been using the Mantis tool to inspect PCBs for more than 15 years, so upgrading to the Mantis Elite was an easy decision. [ + ]
Polyurethane resin protects IoT RF sensors
To facilitate efficient use in a broad mix of end-use environments, sensors need to be protected to ensure ongoing performance. [ + ]
Indoor positioning technology for the construction industry
Indoor positioning enables the administrator to locate the positions of various targets on a device, just like opening Google Maps. [ + ]
Bluetooth badges enable safe distancing for workers
By deploying the badge sensors to employees potentially working in close contact with others, Digi-Key Electronics has been able to better perform contact tracing procedures. [ + ]
Creating the 'world's most powerful' AI-capable supercomputer
Planned to come online in 2023, the 'Alps' system infrastructure will serve as a general-purpose system open to researchers in Switzerland and the rest of the world. [ + ]
Additively manufactured RF circuit sent into space
The project aims to analyse the RF properties of additively manufactured high-performance electronic devices (Hi-PEDs) in a space environment. [ + ]
Coating increases durability of EV management system
With the rise in demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, protecting battery systems from harsh environments has never been more critical. [ + ]
Interactive phone holder wins 2020 NFC Innovation Contest
The 2020 ST NFC Innovation Contest was a new initiative from STMicroelectronics that encouraged engineers and enthusiasts to shape the industry. [ + ]
Record broken for world's largest swarm of drones
Over 2000 miniature unmanned aerial vehicles were simultaneously launched into the night sky and at one point formed a flying dove with a wingspan of 600 m. [ + ]
A smart altimeter for aerial athletes
u-blox's GNSS technology is being used by Dekunu Technologies in a smart altimeter for skydivers, paragliders, wingsuit pilots and other aerial athletes. [ + ]
Low-pressure over-moulding solution gets the green light
Ampcontrol's lighting division, Burn Brite, commissioned Tarapath to provide a complete turnkey low-pressure over-moulding solution for the company's new Intrinsically Safe LED light. [ + ]
Combating COVID-19 with track-and-trace wearables
Available as either a wristband or a pendant, the TDS-50 has been developed by Electronic Precepts to present a highly effective track-and-trace solution. [ + ]
Using Tracealyzer to evaluate design decisions
The goal was to minimise transmitted radiofrequency distortions, under tight real-time deadlines. [ + ]
Proximity sensors encourage social distancing
Proximity and ranging sensors from STMicroelectronics are helping prevent disease transmission in products developed in response to the global pandemic. [ + ]
Perseverance rover heading to Mars
On 30 July 2020, an Atlas V rocket is scheduled to launch NASA's new Perseverance rover on its way to Mars. [ + ]
