The electronics industry is in the midst of a major paradigm shift ranging from the introduction of limited stretchability through to ultra-elastic and conformable wearable electronics, says research company IDTechEx.
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Micro reaction torque sensor
Futek recently released the QTA141 Micro Reaction Torque Sensor.
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New automation protocols for vacuum flow control instruments
Alicat Scientific has expanded the communications protocol offerings on its line of mass flow controllers for vacuum coating applications, adding EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet.
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Polymer energy chains with low noise
For applications where a low-noise energy chain, high dynamics or very low abrasion is required, motion plastics specialist igus has developed the E6.1 series of energy chains.
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What the IIoT means for plant operations
The advent of the Internet of Things will result in a complete overhaul of industrial operations.
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Federal minister bemoans ‘lack of respect’ for science
Industry innovators must “embrace change” if Australia is to remain open to business in the global marketplace, it has been claimed, federal industry minister Arthur Sinodinos told the AFR today.
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Can Tesla fix SA’s power woes?
According to a story in the Sydney Morning Herald, Tesla's Elon Musk has put domestic battery storage on the national agenda with his offer last week to solve South Australia's power crisis for free if he did not deliver a large system with 100 days of signing a contract.
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Mobile wireless monitor for industrial safety
Honeywell has announced the next generation of its AreaRAE Plus multi-threat monitor, which now offers more sensor choices, meteorological monitoring and GPS-enabled location identification of hazards.
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Keeping modern manufacturing secure
In the classic factory of the 1950s, security was simple. Managers strolled from their offices on a floor that towered over plant activity, closely observing whether shift crews below were doing what they were supposed to do.
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The Switch to acquire Wärtsilä Drives’ business
The Switch, a technology specialist of advanced drive trains, has announced its acquisition of Wärtsilä’s marine drives business that encompasses specialised megawatt-class power drives targeting marine applications.
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