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SwissLitho develops more simple technique for nano-lithography

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N10nm pattern generation using thermal scanning probe lithography enabled by simplified materials and processes, says SwissLitho

Thermal scanning probe lithography (tSPL) has been used to create patterns with sub-20 nm half-pitch resolution.

Pattern generation uses a thermally sensitive resist and spin coatable hard mask materials to transfer the resist patterns.

Spin coatable materials permit users of tSPL to reduce time and cost of the patterning process.  [Read more…] about SwissLitho develops more simple technique for nano-lithography

Opinion: Putting artificial intelligence to work in industrial operations

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By Michael Ford, Aegis Software

Industry 4.0 describes both a business model and technology process for factories, to both require and enable them to become super-efficient whilst also being super-flexible.

Traditional approaches to automation in machinery and robotics continue to be successful, but, are mainly focused on specific production operations, leaving critical operational level decision-making on the “to do” list.

Well, if we don’t get to it soon, someone else will do it for us, and it may not be a human.  [Read more…] about Opinion: Putting artificial intelligence to work in industrial operations

Kyocera introduces new Z-series clock oscillators

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Company says unique platform structure shortens lead times, allowing samples to be shipped as early as next day

Kyocera has introduced a new series of clock oscillators specially designed to support multi size and frequencies for quick-turnaround delivery requirements.

The oscillators are also qualified to Automotive Electronics Council reliability standards.

Samples of Kyocera’s new Z-Series clock oscillators for electronic equipment and automotive electronics are now available worldwide.  [Read more…] about Kyocera introduces new Z-series clock oscillators

Downsizing: It’s a small world

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Downsizing starts with a scientific discovery that enables the miniaturisation of normal-sized human beings to a fraction of their original size – to about 5 inches tall. 

Why would anyone want to downsize in this way? Well, downsizing in the real world usually means moving to a smaller place to live and reducing your costs.

And this is what Downsizing is about, except it includes downsizing of the physical human form, which saves even more money because you could then live in a toy house and pay a tiny fraction of the costs of living as “big people”.  [Read more…] about Downsizing: It’s a small world

Perrone Robotics granted new patent for modular autonomy platform

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Perrone Robotics says its new patent grant headlines recent company advancements, including a ground-breaking machine learning research collaboration, research and development on diverse hardware platforms

Perrone Robotics, a developer of autonomy and robotics, says it has made a number of advances toward the commercial development and deployment of its modular autonomy and robotics software platform, led by a new patent directed to autonomous car applications.

The company says its MAX robotics platform enables companies at “any stage to quickly design and build a broad range of robotic products and applications”.

The company was awarded a continuation of its earlier US patent (No. 9,195,233) that addresses the ability of its MAX platform to control a wide range of autonomous vehicles including robots, carts, shuttles, automobiles, trucks, aircraft, and watercraft.  [Read more…] about Perrone Robotics granted new patent for modular autonomy platform

e-Xstream engineering launches ‘revolutionary’ material modeling platform

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e-Xstream engineering, a company which specialises in the multi-scale modeling of composite materials and structures, has demonstrated its Digimat material modeling platform.

The company unveiled the Digimat 2018 software for the first time at the recent JEC World 2018.

e-Xstream says it utilizes its 15 years of industry experience and expertise to develop and launch Digimat 2018, at Hexagon Manufacturing’s stand.  [Read more…] about e-Xstream engineering launches ‘revolutionary’ material modeling platform

Infographic: On the way to a world of self-driving cars

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By Kate Riley, TechRogers.com

Though many of us might have heard about self-driving cars, the idea has mostly been restricted to daydreams and books and some movies.

However, all this is supposed to break into reality within the next few years, possibly months.

The entire world is waiting with bated breath as Google and others to put the finishing touches on their much talked about self-driving cars.

It certainly is a technological marvel and there are quite a few interesting technologies involved.

For example, self-driving cars have some of the best GPRS and navigation systems. This helps a lot in navigating the vehicles through tough and difficult terrain without running the risk of accidents and other mishaps.

They also come with some of the most advanced anti-collision devices which ensures that even when moving through heavy traffic, the vehicles would be in a position to come to a grinding halt or give way to other vehicles if it is travelling at a specified speed.

More of the technologies are listed below in the infographic.

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Bombardier partners with Siemens to optimize its product development processes

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Bombardier, a manufacturer of trains and aircraft, is working with Siemens to further explore and extend the Teamcenter portfolio for product lifecycle management to optimize its engineering processes to develop, produce and support its products.

Brigitte Larivière, head of value chain and functional experience, Bombardier Information Solutions, says: “Using Teamcenter to establish an integrated solution spanning across engineering disciplines and downstream users could facilitate the use of consistent processes and leverage collaboration across the enterprise.

“Bombardier looks forward to what we can achieve from these capabilities.”  [Read more…] about Bombardier partners with Siemens to optimize its product development processes

ADL Embedded Solutions launches new system

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ADL Embedded Solutions has developed the ADL120N, one of two new products that the company debuted at Embedded World 2018 at the end of last month.

The ADL120N is a high-performance, compact 120mm x 120mm single board computer based on 6th Generation Intel Core, Xeon, and Celeron processors.

It has robust USB 3.0 and LAN I/O, M.2 storage and expansion capabilities, wide temperature range (-40C to 85C) and high-resolution DisplayPort outputs.  [Read more…] about ADL Embedded Solutions launches new system

What difference could the seamless integration of pneumatic systems and process control mean to you?

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Emerson says its ASCO Numatics 580 CHARMs node enables simple Electronic Marshalling of pneumatic systems.

Pneumatic systems are an essential part of many process plants, in industries such as chemical, life science and food & beverage, particularly those where ancillary machines are used.

Although an essential part of the process, these machines are often stand-alone and are not connected back to the process control architecture.  [Read more…] about What difference could the seamless integration of pneumatic systems and process control mean to you?