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Gartner predicts that 50% of large industrial companies will use digital twins by 2021. What are they and what do they do?

Gartner predicts that 50% of large industrial companies will use digital twins by 2021. What are they and what do they do?

Diodes Incorporated has announced a new three-phase half bridge gate driver with multiple protection features and the…

Diodes Incorporated has announced a new three-phase half bridge gate driver with multiple protection features and the ability to drive N-Channel MOSFETs and IGBTs.

IDT’s new flow sensors use the calorimetric principle and a special sensor coating to provide robustness and long-term…

IDT’s new flow sensors use the calorimetric principle and a special sensor coating to provide robustness and long-term reliability when measuring gases and liquids.

In this article, we look at TI's new integrated ultrasonic-sensing MCU—the MSP430FR6047—that can deliver more…

In this article, we look at TI's new integrated ultrasonic-sensing MCU—the MSP430FR6047—that can deliver more accurate measurement for smart water meters.

Take a look at ON Semiconductor's new LED constant-current dimmer, which is designed for middle- to high-power LED…

Take a look at ON Semiconductor's new LED constant-current dimmer, which is designed for middle- to high-power LED lighting applications.

A look at the MAX16140—a tiny device that uses a tiny amount of current, but one that promises a lot.

A look at the MAX16140—a tiny device that uses a tiny amount of current, but one that promises a lot.

Urban planning has to better account for developments in autonomous vehicles.

Urban planning has to better account for developments in autonomous vehicles.

Some accelerometers are designed for industrial applications, and some are easier to use than others.

Some accelerometers are designed for industrial applications, and some are easier to use than others.

DLR’s Robotic and Mechatronics Centre — part of the German Aerospace Center, which oversees the country’s space…

DLR’s Robotic and Mechatronics Centre — part of the German Aerospace Center, which oversees the country’s space program — recently conducted successful trials of its SUPVIS Justin humanoid robot.

Google’s AutoML system, first announced in May 2017, has demonstrated the ability to replicate and produce other…

Google’s AutoML system, first announced in May 2017, has demonstrated the ability to replicate and produce other machine learning systems that are more powerful and efficient than the best human-designed machine learning systems that currently exist.

Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a 'skin' sensor to give robots and prosthetics more sensitivity…

Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a 'skin' sensor to give robots and prosthetics more sensitivity for precision tasks.

Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.

Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.

Learn about the industry-adopted IPC standards that govern every step related to the design, assembly, inspection,…

Learn about the industry-adopted IPC standards that govern every step related to the design, assembly, inspection, testing, and documentation of printed circuit boards (PCBs).

In this News Brief, we take a look at Nextchip's Apache4 pre-processor SoC, which was recently licensed to the CEVA-XM4…

In this News Brief, we take a look at Nextchip's Apache4 pre-processor SoC, which was recently licensed to the CEVA-XM4 imaging and vision platform.

Researchers introduce a modular robot powered by vacuums instead of pressurized air.

Researchers introduce a modular robot powered by vacuums instead of pressurized air.

AAC's Chantelle Dubois spoke with Brian Gerkey of Open Robotics to talk about the many (and sometimes surprising)…

AAC's Chantelle Dubois spoke with Brian Gerkey of Open Robotics to talk about the many (and sometimes surprising) applications of robotics, how ROS made it to space, and the open source revolution.

In this Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at the insides of a gas leakage detector. This device is designed to…

In this Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at the insides of a gas leakage detector. This device is designed to detect the presence of halogen gases.

Mixing and matching tech domains can produce some amazing results and sophisticated solutions to today’s problems.

Mixing and matching tech domains can produce some amazing results and sophisticated solutions to today’s problems.

A hub for technological innovation and inspiration, Hot Chips delivered tutorials, presentations, and more.

A hub for technological innovation and inspiration, Hot Chips delivered tutorials, presentations, and more.