Day: March 18, 2017
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Controller area network: No need for a computer
In this exclusive guest article, Kent Lennartsson, research manager at Kvaser, highlights a crucial technology – reliable, hassle-free controller communication A “controller area network” – or CAN, also known as a CAN bus or vehicle bus – is most well known for its use in automotive design. In this system, a vehicle bus allows microcontrollers and other devices to communicate…
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Continental selects Cypress microcontrollers for automotive platform
Continental selects Cypress Traveo II MCU for next-generation body electronics platform Cypress Semiconductor says Continental has selected its automotive microcontrollers for its next-generation body electronics platform. Cypress designed the Traveo II family specifically to deliver the performance, scalability, low power consumption and security required for emerging automotive platforms. The solution will support Continental in providing their customers…
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ABB launches digital solutions for industrial internet
ABB has commercially launched ABB Ability, its portfolio of digital solutions, at ABB Customer World in Houston. With the commercial launch of more than 180 solutions and services, ABB says it is unlocking value for customers in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. By combining ABB’s domain expertise with network connectivity and the latest digital technologies and…
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ZF opens new technology centre in India
ZF Friedrichshafen has opened a new €15 million technology centre in India which the company says reinforces the company’s global research and development network. †he inauguration of the facility, located in Hyderabad, was attended by KT Rama Rao, India’s Minister for IT of the Telangana Government. The ZF India Technology Center will focus on developing advanced electronics…
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ZF opens European service center for industrial gearboxes in Witten, Germany
All European service activities of ZF for industrial and large gearboxes will now be concentrated in one place ZF, one of the world’s leading technology providers to the automotive trade, has been busy expanding its operations lately. The company has opened its first consolidated European service centre in Germany, as well as a new technology centre in…
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Carton recycling robot 50 per cent more productive, claim researchers
Project uses artificial intelligence to identify, grab, and separate food and beverage cartons The Carton Council of North America says that it has been conducting a pilot program that uses artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of carton recycling. Its research concluded that the system was 50 per cent more productive. Through a collaboration…
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Trump administration will be a catalytic converter for autonomous cars, says Chao
Newly appointed US Transport Secretary Elaine Chao says the Trump administration will have a catalysing effect on the autonomous car industry. Chao made her first public remarks on the subject while speaking at the National Governors Association, as reported by Reuters. Chao said: “This administration is evaluating this guidance and will consult with you and other…
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Auto manufacturers refusing to take responsibility for their robot car failures, says campaign group
Outspoken safety advocate says the same week in which Volkswagen pleaded guilty to felonies in connection with vast emissions deception, the automaker claimed it would stand on its record when it comes to autonomous vehicles The Safe Autonomous Vehicles Campaign says that out of more than a dozen automakers it challenged to take responsibility for failures…