Self-Driving Car Companies Face Choice Between Active and Passive Sensors
Self-driving cars are close to becoming a reality. When this happens, the sensors they use will be particularly important. Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:FRSX) (TASE:FRSX) (FRSX Profile) is developing a sensor system that uses multiple visual light and infrared cameras in stereoscopic technology to interpret its surroundings. Google’s parent company Alphabet, Inc.(NASDAQ:GOOG) is installing a wide range of sensors in its […]
Raytheon, Safran developing next-gen Forward-Looking Infrared sights for combat vehicles
PARIS — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and Safran, a French electronics and defense firm, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the next generation of combat vehicle sighting systems. Raytheon will combine its electro-optical technology with Safran’s inertial measurement unit technology to engineer, manufacture and deliver the latest Forward-Looking Infrared, or FLIR, sights. The new systems […]
Designing for Cleanrooms
There’s a lot to consider when designing a robot for a cleanroom application. You’re bringing together two genres of priorities, that of the robot; to be precise, smooth and long-lasting, and that of the environment; to prevent contamination in accordance with industry standards. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of precision bearing expert, SMB Bearings, explains why you need to consider both these genres when choosing cleanroom bearings.
IHS Markit Blockchain Presentation and Evidence-based Sales Performance the Subject of Talks at ECIA Regional Series in Boston
Atlanta, GA – ECIA members in the Boston area were out in full force last week for two presentations on issues that are top of mind for the electronic components industry: What Blockchain means to component industry (answer: more hardware = more ASICs) and Sales Performance. ECIA’s CEO Bill Bradford presented on the Drivers of […]
Harwin Expands Breadth of Robust Surface Mount 3-Point PCB Socket Series
Portsmouth, UK – High-reliability connector supplier Harwin has announced further additions to its Sycamore Contact (https://www.harwin.com/product-highlights/sycamore-contact/) product offering. While this series was initially capable of accommodating 1mm and 1.5mm diameter contact pins, it now covers pin sizes from 0.80 to 1.90mm. There are a wide variety of scenarios where electronic devices/modules will require replacement over […]