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Bosch says its new chip is ‘revolutionizing navigation’

June 25, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Bosch, one of the world’s largest suppliers of automotive components, says a new chip has invented is “revolutionizing navigation”.

The company says its new MEMS sensor – the SMI230 – is a highly precise sensor which constantly registers changes in the vehicle’s direction and speed, evaluates the information, and transmits it to the navigation system.

There, the information is combined with the positional data from the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) and used for navigation. [Read more…] about Bosch says its new chip is ‘revolutionizing navigation’

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

May 22, 2020 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

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’

SICK launches new sensor for ‘accurate leak detection with one device’

May 13, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

SICK has launched a new sensor that it says enables “accurate leak detection with one device”.

Energy efficiency and transparency are playing an increasingly important role in the manufacturing world.

To help improve energy management, SICK has developed the FTMg, a multifunctional thermal flowmeter sensor for the detection of gas flow, temperature, and process pressure. [Read more…] about SICK launches new sensor for ‘accurate leak detection with one device’

Visteon shows off new dashboard technology

January 30, 2020 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

Visteon, an automotive cockpit electronics technology company, has launched what it describes as its “breakthrough” microZone display technology.

The virtual dashboard element is said to offer offers “significantly higher graphics performance” than traditional LCD displays.

This new, patent-pending high-dynamic range display technology offers high contrast and brightness and wide color gamut that enables automotive displays to achieve parity with consumer mobile devices with life-like imaging capability. [Read more…] about Visteon shows off new dashboard technology

Cincoze launches new fanless embedded computer

January 28, 2020 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

Cincoze, a manufacturer of embedded systems, has launched the P2100 Series, including P2102 and P2102E.

The P2102 is a slim, fanless, embedded computer with the P2102E offering greater expandability.

Supporting Cincoze’s innovative modular design, the P2100 Series can also work as a panel PC when combined with various Cincoze display modules. [Read more…] about Cincoze launches new fanless embedded computer

Denso partners with Qualcomm to develop ‘next-generation’ vehicle dashboards

January 13, 2020 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

Automotive systems maker Denso is partnering with chipmaker Qualcomm to develop what they call “next-generation cockpit systems”.

Though they use the word “cockpit”, they probably mean vehicle dashboards rather than aircraft cockpits.

In recent years, the amount of information provided by a vehicle to the driver has increased due to advanced driver assistance functions using cameras and sensors, as well as various entertainment functions. [Read more…] about Denso partners with Qualcomm to develop ‘next-generation’ vehicle dashboards

Visteon showcases virtual dashboard innovations at CES

January 9, 2020 by Sam Francis Leave a Comment

Visteon, an automotive dashboard electronics technology company, has been showcasing its latest innovations at CES 2020.

The company says the showcase includes a range of technology solutions “designed to enhance safety and the driving experience by enabling the transformation of cockpits to all-digital environments”.

Visteon displayed cockpit electronics technology platforms in four core areas:

Driver Information: Industry-leading digital clusters and multi-display modules
SmartCore: Industry-first cockpit domain controllers
DriveCore: Enhanced safety domain controllers for Level 2-plus automated driving
Infotainment: Scalable Android-based infotainment solutions

Digital displays are key enabler of the cockpit of the future, and as a highlight of its CES exhibit, Visteon debuted a new digital display technology that delivers exceptional brightness and contrast with a rich color gamut. [Read more…] about Visteon showcases virtual dashboard innovations at CES

ABB robots ring in the holiday season at Bloomingdale’s iconic New York flagship store

December 4, 2019 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

A dozen ABB robots were on hand this week to ring in the holiday season at Bloomingdale’s iconic New York flagship store. (See video below.)

Described by ABB as the “next step in human robot collaboration”, the robots were seen trimming trees, and entertaining shoppers with holiday tunes and karaoke.

Helping New York celebrate the festive season, the 12 ABB robots are interacting with visitors to Bloomingdale’s iconic holiday celebration at their 59th Street flagship store. [Read more…] about ABB robots ring in the holiday season at Bloomingdale’s iconic New York flagship store

Parker Hannifin unveils tablet for mobile machines

November 22, 2019 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Parker Hannifin, a provider motion and control technologies, is widening its display portfolio with Pro Display 12, a high-level 12 inch human-machine interface display module – or “tablet” – featuring optimum camera connectivity.

Aimed at mobile machine original equipment manufacturers in sectors such as agriculture and construction, this rugged and high-performance module has a sunlight readable display and quad-core CPU.

Like the previously launched Pro Display 10, the latest Parker HMI comes with an apps-based platform and provides tools for fast and advanced application development. [Read more…] about Parker Hannifin unveils tablet for mobile machines

Vecna Robotics to showcase automated solutions at new DHL Innovation Center

September 23, 2019 by David Edwards

Vecna Robotics, a developer of autonomous logistics solutions, has installed a permanent display of their robotic vehicles at the new DHL Americas Innovation Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

The DHL Americas Innovation Center will foster research and collaboration focused on logistics and supply chain solutions.

The new 24,000 square foot center has the capability to host innovation events with high-tech features and meeting spaces for up to 300 guests. [Read more…] about Vecna Robotics to showcase automated solutions at new DHL Innovation Center