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Managing Family Relationships as an Expat: A Guide

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No lie, moving overseas is an exhilarating yet emotionally challenging phase of life. Every expat goes through the phase of juggling with career and financial stability even while studying. This often makes them neglect their family and friends, which might bring distance in their relationship.

Regardless of the purpose for which one moves overseas, missing family and friends is the ultimate thing. If you’re also living abroad and struggling to maintain a healthy relationship with your family, don’t worry anymore! [Read more…] about Managing Family Relationships as an Expat: A Guide

Improving industrial mobile robots with multiScan 3D LiDAR

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SICK’s newest multiScan100 family uses time of flight (TOF) measurement to create a 3D perception of its surroundings. To begin, SICK is launching the multiScan136, with a planned launch in the future for more products in the multiScan product family.  [Read more…] about Improving industrial mobile robots with multiScan 3D LiDAR

Slamcore extends its spatial intelligence to Texas Instruments Arm-based processors

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Slamcore says its spatial intelligence algorithms have been optimized for the Texas Instruments (TI) TDA4x family of processors.

Combining Slamcore’s Spatial Intelligence software with the TI TDA4x processor family enables highly accurate and robust localization, mapping and perception suitable for a range of industrial robotics and automation tasks.

ProMat 2023 in Chicago, demonstrated the significant interest in robotic and autonomous solutions in supply chain and manufacturing logistics. [Read more…] about Slamcore extends its spatial intelligence to Texas Instruments Arm-based processors

NXP introduces new chip range for ADAS and autonomous vehicles

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NXP Semiconductors, the market share leader in automotive radar according to Yole Intelligence, has introduced what it says is “a new industry-first” 28nm RFCMOS radar one-chip IC family for next generation ADAS and autonomous driving systems.

The new SAF85xx one-chip family combines NXP’s high performance radar sensing and processing technologies into a single device, offering tier ones and OEMs new flexibility in addressing short, medium and long range radar applications to serve ever more challenging NCAP safety requirements.

The introduction of the one-chip radar family has added to NXP’s leading radar portfolio, built on more than 15 years of technology leadership and designed to surround drivers in a cocoon of safety to reduce accidents. [Read more…] about NXP introduces new chip range for ADAS and autonomous vehicles

Kuka launches new range of Fortec industrial robotic arms

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Industrial robot maker Kuka has launched a new range of Fortec industrial robotic arms, saying that they especially meet the new requirements of the electromobility sector.

The company says the robots of the KR Fortec ultra family “set new standards” in the heavy payload range from 480 kg to 800 kg, adding that they are ideally rated for high payloads and moments of inertia.

The new Kuka KR Fortec ultra family includes five robot variants – each ideally suited to a specific application. The KR 800, for example, handles payloads up to 800 kg. The two KR 480 variants reach up to 3,700 mm. [Read more…] about Kuka launches new range of Fortec industrial robotic arms

SICK launches new linear encoder for industrial applications

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SICK has launched a new linear encoder product family for high-precision detection of piston positions in hydraulic cylinders and the monitoring of linear movements in machines. The DAX linear encoder product family provides flexibility for countless industrial applications.

The product family offers three designs to suit these applications, all with industry-appropriate measuring ranges. An Online Configurator provides step-by-step assistance to users in selecting a suitable DAX.

For applications with special requirements, the smart and flexible system architecture of the product family allows for tailored and efficient customization. [Read more…] about SICK launches new linear encoder for industrial applications

Coverage, Exclusions and Benefits of Mediclaim Policy for Family

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A sort of insurance coverage known as mediclaim insurance is created expressly to pay for the policyholder’s medical costs. The insurer reimburses your expenses when medical bills are reported to the insurance company under a mediclaim policy.

Mediclaim plans additionally provide cashless treatment insurance in the event that a person lacks the financial means to pay for medical expenses. The policyholder of a cashless treatment plan need not worry about bill payments because the insurance provider would cover the hospital expenses immediately.

But your family’s safety and well-being are equally crucial to you. A mediclaim policy for family protects every member of your family from unforeseen medical expenses and gives them access to top-notch medical care in the event of a medical emergency. [Read more…] about Coverage, Exclusions and Benefits of Mediclaim Policy for Family

RC Mowers expands dealer network with addition of West Coast equipment company

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RC Mowers, a manufacturer of remote-operated robotic mowers, has added another West Coast dealership to its expanding network with the onboarding of Cal-Line Equipment in California.

Tim Kubista, vice president of sales and marketing for RC Mowers, says: “Cal-Line has had a fantastic reputation as a top-notch equipment sales and service provider for nearly 40 years.

“While they’re primarily known for the sale and rental of large tree-clearing equipment, their strong standing in the landscaping community makes them a welcome addition to the RC Mowers family.” [Read more…] about RC Mowers expands dealer network with addition of West Coast equipment company

Alexander Lewinsky expands the management of IDS Imaging Development Systems

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Alexander Lewinsky has joined the management of IDS Imaging Development Systems as of August 1.

The shareholders of IDS Imaging Development Systems appointed Alexander Lewinsky to the management board.

The engineer (BEng, MSc) will take over the operational management of the Obersulm-based industrial camera manufacturer together with Jan Hartmann. Managing partner and company founder Jürgen Hartmann remains responsible for development and product management. [Read more…] about Alexander Lewinsky expands the management of IDS Imaging Development Systems

Infineon and Reality AI teach cars how to ‘hear’

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Today’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are based on cameras, radar or lidar. As a result, their target objects need to be within the line of sight to be recognized by the system.

This, however, turns into a weakness when it comes to emergency vehicles – they can be heard much earlier than they can be seen and thus are invisible to ADAS for a longer time.

To address this challenge, Infineon Technologies together with Reality AI created an advanced sensing solution giving vehicles the sense of hearing. [Read more…] about Infineon and Reality AI teach cars how to ‘hear’