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New Tech Tuesdays: From Training to Treatment: The Broad Spectrum of AR in Dentistry
On September 19, 2023 in All, Computing, Medical, New Tech Tuesdays by Rudy Ramos
Rudy Ramos
The integration of AR and advanced 3D imaging technology into the dental sector showcases a pivotal shift towards enhanced patient care and advanced training methods, where patients are more informed, professionals more equipped, and treatment outcomes more predictable.
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Tagged With: clear aligners, 3d imaging, ar, augmented reality, clincheck software, dentistry, invisalign, itero element scanner, orthodontics, treatment visualization
Soft Termination Products for Reliable Vehicle Electronics
On September 13, 2023 in All, Automotive by TDK
TDK
Reliability is becoming increasingly important to meet the ISO 26262 standard for functional safety in automotive electronics. In this blog, we explain how using a conductive soft resin-polymer as the thermo-mechanical shock absorber improves connection reliability compared to conventional electrodes.
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Tagged With: automotive electronics, mlccs, multilayer ceramic chip capacitors, resin electrodes, soft termination, tdk
New Tech Tuesdays: Nickel-Hydrogen Batteries: A Legacy of NASA’s Space Missions Shaping Modern Energy Solutions
On September 12, 2023 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Industrial, New Tech Tuesdays, Power, Wide Bandgap by Rudy Ramos
Rudy Ramos
Nickel-hydrogen batteries may be old technology, but they continue to prove their worth. This tried-and-true battery design merges lessons from NASA's legacy technology with modern applications, providing energy solutions that bridge the gap between reliability, sustainability, and efficiency.
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Tagged With: dendrites, enervenue, environmental-friendly, fets, gan, international space station, iss, lithium-ion batteries, nasa, nhb, nickel-hydrogen batteries, recyclable, renewable energy, satellites, shunt hv-ibss-usb
IIoT Potential with Edge Computing
On September 7, 2023 in All, Computing, Connectors by TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity
Edge computing decentralizes data processing to help reduce central system gridlock, boosting efficiency in sectors like healthcare and agriculture. Challenges include IIoT device durability and data privacy. TE Connectivity (TE) provides products that help to optimize edge computing, addressing space constraints and reliability.
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Tagged With: bandwidth, data centers, data processing, data security, edge computing, environmental conditions, iiot, latency, network gateway nodes, smart devices, te connectivity
New Tech Tuesdays: The Microchip AVR64DD32: Pressure-Controlled LEDs and the Magic of MCUs
On September 5, 2023 in All, Dev Tools, General, IoT, Low Power, Maker, Motor Control, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics, Security, Sensors by Rudy Ramos
Rudy Ramos
Microcontrollers are essential components in modern technology, controlling devices from wearables to automotive systems. They are self-contained, single-chip computers, often embedded within devices for specific tasks like the Microchip AVR64DD32 Pressure Demo, centered around the AVR64DD32 MCU.
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Tagged With: avr64dd32, curiosity nano eval kit, industrial automation, mcus, microchip technology, microcontrollers, pressure-controlled led, real-time computing
Edge Impulse Fundamentals Part Five
On August 30, 2023 in All, Computing, General by Mike Parks
Mike Parks
Part 5 of the Edge Impulse Fundamentals series looks at the processes and tools Edge Impulse provides to analyze ML model performance.
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Tagged With: bias-variance trade-off, confusion matrix, edge device, edge impulse, edge impulse studio, f1 score, machine learning model, neural network, overfitting, underfitting
New Tech Tuesdays: Advancements in Medtech: From the da Vinci System to Nanorobots
On August 29, 2023 in All, Automation, General, Medical, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics by Richie Green
Richie Green
Artificial nanorobots are the next step in the evolution of medical robotics. By leveraging their small size and ability to adapt, nanorobots help make several medical treatments minimally invasive and will hopefully be able to cure previously untreatable diseases.
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Tagged With: h2o optical encoder, medical technology, medtech, nanorobots, nanotechnology in medicine, robotics, robotics in medicine, robots
Monitoring Indoor Air Quality: Environmental Sensors Use Case
On August 28, 2023 in All, EIT 2023, General, Power, Sensors, Wireless by Ronan Cooney
Ronan Cooney
Environmental sensing technology has enabled indoor air-quality monitoring solutions that track contaminants such as CO2, PM, and VOCs. Designing these systems requires the correct choice of sensor and other considerations to balance the tradeoff between power consumption and performance.
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Tagged With: battery-powered, environmental sensors, indoor air quality, iot, sensors, wireless
Evolving Battery Management Systems
On August 25, 2023 in All, General, Power by Qorvo
Qorvo
The latest lithium-ion battery technologies demand higher cell counts, current densities, and efficiency than ever before. Advanced battery management system (BMS) technology is needed to enable these new technologies and unleash the full potential of lithium-ion battery technology.
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Tagged With: battery cell, battery management system, bms, cell balancing, cell monitoring, lifepo4, lithium, lithium cell, lithium polymer, lithium-ion, lithium-ion phosphate, over-voltage protection, under-voltage protection
3 Eco-Friendly EV Upgrades
On August 23, 2023 in All, Automotive, Energy Harvesting, General by Adam Kimmel
Adam Kimmel
Automakers are enhancing EV sustainability by integrating smart cabin technologies, like intelligent thermal management, sustainable materials, and energy harvesting methods. AI algorithms and sensors help regulate cabin climate efficiently, while sustainable materials reduce the carbon footprint.
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Tagged With: ai algorithms in vehicles, decarbonization targets, electric vehicle sustainability, intelligent thermal management, lifecycle climate performance, recycled plastics, regenerative braking, rooftop solar, smart cabin technologies, smart lighting, sustainable materials in automotive

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