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Archives for September 1, 2020

Cosel announces 3W high isolation DC/DC converters for medical and industrial applications

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Cosel Co, Ltd announced the addition of a new series of high isolation 3W DC/DC converters for medical and industrial applications.

Packaged in a Single In Line (SIP) type 8, the Cosel MH3 series has a reinforce isolation of 3kVAC, 4.2KVDC, complies with medical isolation standard (2MOOP (250VAC)) and ruggedized for industrial applications that might implies differential In/Out voltage.

Three input voltages (4.5V-18V ; 9V – 36V and 18V -76V) and a large variety of single (MHFS3) and dual output (MHFW3) cover a large range of applications. Designed for performances, the MH3 has only 20pF max insulation capacitance reducing noise transfer. The Cosel MH3 is a unique design from Cosel, manufactured in Japan and covers by a 5 years warranty. [Read more…] about Cosel announces 3W high isolation DC/DC converters for medical and industrial applications

SkyDrive launches ‘world’s smallest flying car’

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A Japanese startup company called SkyDrive has unveiled what it claims is the world’s smallest flying car. (See video below.)

Designed to carry one person, the vehicle could be said to be the aerial equivalent of a motorcycle.

SkyDrive says it can put the what we’ll call the “airbike” into mass production in just two years’ time, by which time there should be more regulations about aerial vehicles. [Read more…] about SkyDrive launches ‘world’s smallest flying car’

US gives Amazon permission to make drone deliveries

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The US Federal Aviation Administration has given Amazon permission to make drone deliveries, certifying the company as an “air carrier” – basically like an airline company.

The world’s largest online retailer has been trying to get permits to operate its Amazon Prime Air drones for several years, making test deliveries by drones while it waits.

One sticking point was that the FAA had originally wanted drone operators to maintain human vision on the drone while in the air. [Read more…] about US gives Amazon permission to make drone deliveries

How to Take Care of Your CNC Machine

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CNC machines provide high-performance levels for cutting a wide variety of parts and components, and they usually remain in operation for lengthy periods.

Like any machinery, to ensure your CNC machine lasts longer and maintains its quality of accuracy, it is essential to give it a regular service. Read on to find out how to take care of your CNC machine. [Read more…] about How to Take Care of Your CNC Machine

Business Automation With Low-code Platforms

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Low-code platforms offer digital programming tools for designing applications along with their input systems, business logics outputs and other aspects.

But what is low-code platform? It is a software that offers an environment which programmers use to build applications by means of graphical user configurations and interfaces.

The process varies more widely between the several low-code platforms as every platform is created and needed to serve different business needs. [Read more…] about Business Automation With Low-code Platforms

China expands testing of digital currency in case US bans yuan

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China is expanding the testing of digital yuan currency to prepare for any further restrictions on its companies by the US. 

So far, US President Donald Trump has effectively banned Huawei in the US and from doing business with US suppliers globally.

Huawei is the leading Chinese telecommunications equipment provider, supplying 5G systems to many countries abroad, and it offers a successful line of smartphones. [Read more…] about China expands testing of digital currency in case US bans yuan

Ike Robotics to supply 1,000 autonomous trucks to DHL, Ryder and NFI

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Ike Robotics has won contracts to develop autonomous trucks for DHL, Ryder and NFI. The startup has announced the three major logistics operators as its first customers.

The three customers will collectively take delivery of 1,000 autonomous trucks, says Ike on its company blog.

Ike says it will work closely with its customers to customize the trucks to each one’s specific requirements. [Read more…] about Ike Robotics to supply 1,000 autonomous trucks to DHL, Ryder and NFI

Delta provides EV charging solutions to Jaguar Land Rover Philippines

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Delta Electronics Int’l (Singapore), a provider of power and thermal management solutions, installed the first electric vehicle charging station for a car manufacturer in the Philippines at the Coventry Motors Corporation Greenhills Showroom of Jaguar Land Rover Philippines.

Delta will supply AC Mini Plus chargers and DC Wallbox chargers to the showrooms and testing areas of Jaguar Land Rover Philippines located in 1008 EDSA Greenhills, San Juan and BGC, Taguig City.

Jaguar Land Rover Philippines has launched the Range Rover Sport HSE 2.0 Petrol PHEV, Range Rover Vogue 2.0 Petrol PHEV, Range Rover LWB Autobiography 2.0 Petrol PHEV and Jaguar I-PACE EV400 S models in the Philippines market. [Read more…] about Delta provides EV charging solutions to Jaguar Land Rover Philippines

Omron starts a virtual tour to its automation center

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Omron will commence a virtual tour to its Automation Centre (ATC), a factory automation (FA) technology center where customers join with Omron to find solutions to their manufacturing issues.

Allowing customers from around the world to view on their computers the virtual content that features facilities and demonstration machines at the flagship Automation Centre Tokyo (ATC-Tokyo), the largest of 37 ATCs across the globe, this new service gives global customers the most realistic experiences of Omron’s state-of-the-art FA technology anytime, anywhere.

By using digital transformation (DX), Omron is capable of accelerating its unique solutions without the “three Cs,” namely, closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact settings, thus safely contributing to solutions to customers’ issues on the production floor. [Read more…] about Omron starts a virtual tour to its automation center