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UK-based SMS announced as “value provider” distributor for ABB

SMS Machine Automation has been announced as the first UK-based “value provider” technical distributor for ABB motion control products. The range includes servo motors, servo drives and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). SMS’s pre-existing infrastructure as an ABB’s “system integrator” distributor enables it to provide additional services for customers. The company says this covers applications’ operational ...

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Pan1780 low energy Bluetooth module with -95dBm sensitivity

Panasonic has launched the Pan1780, a Bluetooth 5.0 low energy module based on the Nordic nRF52840 SoC single-chip controller. Output power of up to 8dBm and the -95dBm sensitivity of the nRF52840 (in 1Mbps Bluetooth low energy mode, -103dBm in 125kbps) in combination with the LE coded PHY are said to make the module suitable ...

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Pointfuse laser scanning software assists electric plane design

Pointfuse has helped engineers design an electric plane that will take part in the Air Race E competition later this year. The all-electric race will see eight international teams, including Canada-based team Outlaw, compete on a 5km circuit, 10 metres above the ground at speeds of up to 450kmh. Using as-built plans created from laser ...

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Anglia expands Hirose offering and removes minimum order quantity

Anglia has announced an expanded inventory profile of Hirose interconnect products and is offering all parts with no minimum order quantity (MOQ). This move will further support designers and SME manufacturers in the UK, the distributor says. Anglia’s investment includes the CX series of USB Type-C compliant connectors and the FX18 series of 0.8mm pitch ...

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Omron 100A relay boasts ≥5mΩ contact resistance

Omron is moving into the high power relay market with a 100A device featuring ≥5mΩ contact resistance. The G7EB is aimed at distribution power conditioning systems (PCS) as well as test equipment such as semiconductor testers. The device can switch up to 100A at 800Vac. Its 5 milli-ohm contact resistance is claimed to greatly reduce ...

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R&S oscilloscopes help Marvell 88Q6113 meet wideband test requirements

Marvell’s 88Q6113 11-port Ethernet switch enables the implementation of domain/zonal controller network architecture for automotive and is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3 standard. It supports RGMII/MII/RMII/SGMII, XFI multi-speed Serdes (1/2.5/5/10 Gbps), and PCIe gen 3.0, designed for integrating the sensors required for advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving. The automotive industry is said to ...

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CES: Hyundai showcases air vehicle design in collaboration with Uber

Last October, we reported on Hyundai’s recently formed urban air mobility unit. At CES this year, the company has unveiled the division’s first concept designs, including personal air vehicles (PAV) and purpose-built vehicles (PBV). Through its UAM platform, Hyundai plans to enable urban air travel with vehicles capable of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), ...

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Samsung Electronics’ sustainability credentials recognised by EPA and CTA

Samsung Electronics has been recognised with two awards at the Sustainable Materials Management electronics challenge awards ceremony hosted by the EPA. Samsung was one of nine companies to receive a gold tier award and one of two companies named the SMM electronics challenge champion award winners. In addition, Samsung was recognised by the Consumer Technology ...

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Max20340 PLC chip enables simultaneous communication and charging

At 1.84×1.84mm, Maxim is claiming its Max20340 is the industry’s smallest 2-pin bi-directional DC powerline communications (PLC) device). Featuring power and communication on a single line, the Max20340 eliminates pins and discrete devices needed to communicate between a charging dock and a low-voltage end product such as true wireless earbuds, rings and other small wearables. ...

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RS Components now stocking starter kits for Allen-Bradley PLC

RS Components has introduced two programmable logic controller (PLC) starter packs from industrial automation specialist Allen-Bradley. The Micro850 and Micro820 starter packs contain the hardware needed to begin using their respective PLCs, including power supplies (PSU), controller accessories and graphic terminals. They’re designed to help OEM machine builders develop standalone applications quickly and inexpensively, without ...

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