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Rivet nuts: A versatile fastening solution for automotive and manufacturing applications

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When it comes to securing materials in automotive and manufacturing settings, rivet nuts provide a reliable and efficient solution.

Also known as blind rivet nuts, these fasteners allow for strong, durable connections even in materials that are too thin for conventional threading. Their ability to be installed from one side of the material makes them an ideal choice for applications where access to the reverse side is restricted. [Read more…] about Rivet nuts: A versatile fastening solution for automotive and manufacturing applications

Streamlining Your Daily Routine with SwitchBot Smart Blinds

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If you’re like me, the little daily tasks and chores can sometimes feel like death by a thousand cuts. All those minor annoyances and inefficiencies really add up over time, slowly draining your time, energy and sanity.

That’s why I’ve become somewhat obsessed with finding smart home solutions to automate and optimize as many routine tasks as possible.

One area that had been a constant source of friction? Opening and closing the blinds throughout the day to manage natural light and temperature levels. It’s one of those deceptively simple tasks that you don’t think much about… until you actually have to do it over and over, every single day, in multiple rooms.

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Safety Features of Self-Driving Cars

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Self-driving cars are one of the most revolutionary technological advancements of our time. As with any new technology, safety is paramount for these vehicles. To ensure the safety of their passengers and those around them, self-driving cars have various features designed to keep everyone safe.

With advances in technology, self-driving cars will be safer than human operated vehicles. In the US, 30,000 lives are lost each year in motor vehicle accidents, often due to fatigue, human error, and drunk driving.

Autonomous vehicles function without these behaviors, potentially saving thousands of lives. Here is a look at some of the advanced safety features of self-driving vehicles. [Read more…] about Safety Features of Self-Driving Cars

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems predicted to grow to $63 billion by 2024

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The global market for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is projected to be valued $63 billion by 2024, according to a report by Accurize Market Research. 

The sector is expected to see a compound annual growth rate of 10.7 percent from 2017 to 2025.

Advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS, are systems developed to automate, adapt, and enhance vehicle systems for safety and improved driving to assist the driver in the driving procedure. [Read more…] about Advanced Driver Assistance Systems predicted to grow to $63 billion by 2024

Kia unveils digital dashboard with monitor to ‘eliminate blind spots’

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Kia has revealed details of its “Blind-Spot View Monitor” technology included with the all-new Kia Sorento sports utility vehicle.

This “second pair of eyes” for drivers is designed to enhance safety for Sorento occupants and other road users by eliminating a driver’s left- and right-side blind spots.

The Sorento is the first Kia vehicle in Europe to offer this advanced driving assistance feature, one of a range of functions enabled by the car’s new fully-digital “Supervision” 12.3-inch instrument cluster. [Read more…] about Kia unveils digital dashboard with monitor to ‘eliminate blind spots’