Farnell signs global agreement with National Instruments

Expanding its test and measurement offering, Farnell has signed a global agreement with NI (formerly National Instruments). As an authorised NI distributor, the company will offer NI software-connected test and measurement products from its automated test systems portfolio. The automated tests allow engineers to accelerate testing with critical, automated test and measurement equipment and free ...

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2.6kW hydrogen fuel cell extends drone range

Hydrogen fuel cells are now an option for powering drones from Doosan Mobility Innovation. With two hours of flight time, according to power supply maker Vicor, such drones have already transported masks and emergency supplies between US Virgin Islands, and have delivered medical devices to the 6,388 ft top of the tallest mountain in South Korea, ...

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Renesas looks to improve AI processing with Cortex-A55 MCU

Improving AI processing in 64bit general purpose MCUs is the aim Renesas with three new members of its RZ/G2 MCU family. The entry-level models are built around the Arm Cortex-A55 core. According to Renesas, the Cortex-A55 CPU core delivers approximately 20% improved processing performance compared with the earlier Cortex-A53 core, and is approximately six times ...

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Strain gage sensors can be installed without solder

Stress analysis strain gage sensors from Micro-Measurements have pre-attached lead wires to eliminate soldering. The C4A series can be used for simulation and analysis in structural design verification, and can be used for real-time condition monitoring bridges, dams, ships and wind turbines. The sensors are available from New Yorker Electronics. The lead wires are claimed to ...

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CPI joins Quantum Sensor project

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) is joining the Quantum Sensors project – to develop sensors for revolutionising quality assessment and battery grading in the manufacturing line.  The Quantum Sensors project is a collaboration between 11 partners in the supply chain to develop a pilot scale system capable of continuous end-of-line testing of battery cells using ...

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Sweet Home Alabama, sings U.S. Space Command

The U.S. Space Command is set to make its new home at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, a centre for developing and testing U.S. Army missile programs. Space Command – a unified combatant command of the United States Department of Defense – is held responsible for U.S. military operations in space. Created in 1985, ...

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