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David Edwards

Siemens Mentor releases FloMaster thermo-fluid solution with CAD connectivity and new physics

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Mentor, a Siemens software business, has launched the latest release of its FloMaster 1D thermo-fluid system modeling product.

Combining integration with 3D mechanical computer-aided design (MCAD) with new physics and an improved user experience, the latest release of the FloMaster tool is the result of extensive years of research and development, and accuracy validated by running more than 13 million unit test runs.

The new FloMaster release offers significant advancements in productivity through automated connectivity to 3D CAD design tools.  [Read more…] about Siemens Mentor releases FloMaster thermo-fluid solution with CAD connectivity and new physics

New software from Silicon Mobility ‘drastically improves’ power flow and range of electric and hybrid vehicles

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Silicon Mobility has released new software for the industry’s first automotive field programmable controller unit which the company says “enables higher yield power conversion for electric and hybrid vehicles”. 

Silicon Mobility, a developer of control solutions for cleaner mobility, says its new software, OLEA LIB DC/DC, an addition to the Silicon Mobility OLEA FPCU, enables customers to design highly efficient DC/DC converters for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Electric and hybrid vehicle performance are mainly characterized by their energy usage efficiency.  [Read more…] about New software from Silicon Mobility ‘drastically improves’ power flow and range of electric and hybrid vehicles

HMS delivers 5 millionth Anybus module to Parker Hannifin

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HMS Industrial Networks has shipped its five-millionth Anybus product to Parker Hannifin – a Fortune 250 company in motion and control technologies.

The five-millionth Anybus is an Anybus CompactCom B40 which is to be used in one of Parker´s new valve control unit.

Anybus CompactCom will enable these valve controls to communicate on any fieldbus or industrial Ethernet network and consequently be used in any type of application, anywhere.  [Read more…] about HMS delivers 5 millionth Anybus module to Parker Hannifin

Oxeon awarded aerospace supply certification

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Oxeon, makers of TeXtreme, has received the AS9100D Aerospace certification. This designates a high-standard Quality Management System.

CEO Henrik Blycker says: ”The official AS9100 certification is a very important step in the development of the company.

“Even though we already deliver material into the Aerospace Supply Chain, it is important that we continue to improve ourselves and show our commitment to the market.  [Read more…] about Oxeon awarded aerospace supply certification

FireFly Automatix’s new self-propelled, hybrid mower ‘cuts costs’, says maker

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FireFly Automatix has launched a revolutionary self-propelled, hybrid turf mower that enables the fastest precision cut possible while decreasing the average cost per acre.

The automated, high-performance M220 mower was showcased at the recent Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) event in Tucson, Arizona.

Steve Aposhian, the company’s founder and CTO, says: “The M220 represents a paradigm shift in turf farm mowing.  [Read more…] about FireFly Automatix’s new self-propelled, hybrid mower ‘cuts costs’, says maker

WinSystems launches Intel E3900-based single board computer with flexible edge computing for industrial IoT

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WinSystems, a provider of embedded computer solutions used in industrial and other rugged high-performance applications, has introduced its small-footprint SBC35-C427 single board computer.

The company says the “innovative design” is based on the latest Intel Atom E3900 series processor.

WinSystems says the new computer is “unique” in coupling edge computing with multiple configurations and expansion options for adding functionality, along with an extended operating temperature range.  [Read more…] about WinSystems launches Intel E3900-based single board computer with flexible edge computing for industrial IoT

Healthy ways to work at your desk using the best digital helpers

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If you spend long hours in front of your computer as a part of your work, you certainly know how exhausting it may actually be.

Very often, people whose jobs involve physical work envy those who work at their desks, but there is really nothing to envy.

Physical injuries and other health issues emerge as a result of lengthy sessions in front of a computer.  [Read more…] about Healthy ways to work at your desk using the best digital helpers

Robotic Vision Technologies secures $10.5 million in funding

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Robotic Vision Technologies, a provider of machine vision software, has secured more than $10.5 million in funding.

The investment comes from a mix of CEO and director funding as well as investments from technology funds from Silicon Valley, Northern Virginia, Canada and Germany.

To date, RVT has used its funding to focus heavily on research and development while continually enhancing its software with “faster computing power producing increased precision and speed with low-cost, yet highly sophisticated, off-the-shelf vision hardware components”.  [Read more…] about Robotic Vision Technologies secures $10.5 million in funding

Lantronix launches its first embedded Ethernet gateway XPort Edge

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Lantronix has launched the XPort Edge, the company’s first embedded Ethernet gateway, as part of its XPort range.

The xPico 250 embedded wireless gateway, and the new Lantronix Gateway Central device management software-as-a-service offering is powered by Lantronix’s MACH10 industrial internet of things platform.

Lantronix, which is a specialist provider of secure data access and management solutions for the industrial internet of things, launched the XPort Edge at the recent Embedded World Conference, in Germany.  [Read more…] about Lantronix launches its first embedded Ethernet gateway XPort Edge

Omron releases new dual in-line package switches

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Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched a new series of dual in-line package switches with 18 models delivering what the company says is “improved reliability and usability”.

Andries De Bruin, senior European product marketing manager, Omron, says: “The new Omron A6FR series DIP switches are more convenient to configure with the finger, due to their piano style buttons, which is a welcome feature for most users.

“The range is available in either ON or OFF set soldering making them very easy to design in.”  [Read more…] about Omron releases new dual in-line package switches