Multicore Gaining Momentum in Automotive Powertrains
Electronic News & Comment 4/27/2012 7 comments In a bid to help automakers cut the fuel consumption and emissions of next generation engines, Freescale Semiconductor is rolling out a three-core microcontroller said to boost computing performance without drawing more power.
Old Ink Impedes CT Scanner Fix
Sherlock Ohms 4/23/2012 13 comments If nothing works to fix the medical equipment, think back to any flaws that may have occurred during installation.
Don't Worry, Your EV Battery Won't Explode
Captain Hybrid 4/13/2012 38 comments Reports of a battery fire at a GM lab did not surprise experts, but they said the public should not assume the new EV batteries are explosive.
Broken Toaster Had Hidden Fix
Made by Monkeys 4/9/2012 39 comments After tearing apart the broken toaster, we found a simple control on the bottom would have easily fixed the problem.
MEMS Sensors Driving Smart Automotive
Guest Blogs 4/9/2012 11 comments Automotive panelists at MEMS Executive Congress Europe wowed conference attendees with automotive advancements made possible by MEMS.
Flexible Manufacturing Critical to US Innovation
Guest Blogs 4/5/2012 12 comments The US must continue to innovate to regain ground in sectors like manufacturing. But the formula for fostering innovation in several electronics sectors remains elusive.
Video: NFC Coming to E-Wallet Near You
Blog 4/4/2012 15 comments Though the technology has been around for about seven years, NFC only seems to now be coming into its own, with a veritable explosion of NFC-powered devices and applications emerging over the course of the last couple of years alone.
EV Battery Report Says Costs Going Down
Captain Hybrid 4/3/2012 16 comments Industry analysts are questioning a government forecast that hybrid-electric vehicle battery costs will drop sharply in the next three years.
With LEDs dropping in price virtually every year, automakers have begun employing them, not only on luxury vehicles, but on entry-level models, as well.
The 3D printing revolution seems to have a knack for quickly moving technology ahead by way of collaborative effort and even a little friendly competition -- all of course in the name of scientific advancement.
Advantech has launched a new series of motion-control I/O modules to meet the increased demands that come with more distributed industrial systems that require control of a growing number of axes and devices.
Using almost 200 light-emitting diodes in the front and back of the new 2014 CTS, Cadillac designers are showing how LEDs can change the character of a vehicle.
From Dell / Intel® New Paradigms in Design Work Scott Hamilton, vertical market strategist for Dell Precision workstations, 5/2/2013 3
Early in my career, I worked as a draftsman and remember the days of drawing on vellum with numbered pencils and Mylar with plastic lead. This was a fun experience in the sense that I ...
I've been using workstations for more than 10 years and love finding ways to get more performance from my system. With demanding professional applications that require more power each ...
A lasting memory from my first job as an engineer in an auto assembly plant is standing on hard concrete at six in the morning, vending-machine coffee clutched in hand, listening to ...
A quick look into the merger of two powerhouse 3D printing OEMs and the new leader in rapid prototyping solutions, Stratasys. The industrial revolution is now led by 3D printing and engineers are given the opportunity to fully maximize their design capabilities, reduce their time-to-market and functionally test prototypes cheaper, faster and easier. Bruce Bradshaw, Director of Marketing in North America, will explore the large product offering and variety of materials that will help CAD designers articulate their product design with actual, physical prototypes. This broadcast will dive deep into technical information including application specific stories from real world customers and their experiences with 3D printing. 3D Printing is
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