Connecting the Thread: IoT
Most designers delve into unknown territory when it comes to implementation in the commercial sector of IoT.
article/connecting-the-thread-iotGiving Machines the Sense of Touch
It’s important to remember that the sensor is still in the early stages of development, yet the technology represents a step closer to giving robots, prosthetics and electronic devices the sense of touch.
article/giving-machines-the-sense-of-touchTo 3D Print, or Not to 3D Print?
Consider the application, volume requirements and operational efficiencies.
article/to-3d-print-or-not-to-3d-printSensors Boost Robot Performance
Robots are starting to deliver unprecedented levels of performance. But why now?
article/sensors-boost-robot-performanceExoskeletons on the Move
Sensors, CAD models and human-based designs advance wearable exoskeletons.
article/exoskeletons-on-the-moveAI Moves to the Network’s Edge
Harnessing increased compute power to address AI applications requires storage, cloud and infrastructure planning.
article/ai-moves-to-the-networks-edgeDeveloping Molecular Switches
Developers hope to use graphene technology to deliver a new class of electronic components that promote further miniaturization and pave the way for promising sensing, optoelectronic and flexible-device applications.
article/developing-molecular-switchesDeveloping the Internet of Things
Engineers are creating more use cases for the industrial internet of things; but what roadblocks do they still need to consider?
article/developing-the-internet-of-things3D Printed Graphene Recharges Battery Design
A 3D printed graphene technique developed by researchers from Virginia Tech and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) promises to revolutionize the way manufacturers produce batteries and supercapacitors.
article/3d-printed-graphene-recharges-battery-designGold Nanoparticles Shine Light on 3D-Printing Defects
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Vanderbilt University has developed a technique that uses the optical properties of gold nanoparticles to detect and quantify missing layers in 3D-printed products.
article/gold-nanoparticles-shine-light-on-3d-printing-defectsThe V2X Standards Faceoff
Auto manufacturers and standards organizations weigh the options for V2X communications.
article/the-v2x-standards-faceoffDeterminism on the Shop Floor
Access to cloud resources enables manufacturers to leverage modern analytics for system optimization and predictive maintenance.
article/determinism-on-the-shop-floor-2The Rise of Human-Interfacing Medical Sensors
Flexible hybrid electronics based medical sensors boast numerous selling points, most of which can be summed up as enabling better data collection.
article/the-rise-of-human-interfacing-medical-sensorsThe Smart Home’s Pursuit of Interoperability
Given the diverse set of devices developed for home automation, is interoperability achievable?
article/smart-homes-pursuit-of-interoperabilityThe IoT Reshapes Wireless Network Design
As more devices become connected to the IoT, how will engineers design for bandwidth considerations?
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