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Automotive |
The key to safe innovations
As automakers ramp up the production of hybrid and electric vehicles around the world, speed to market is essential to get an edge on the competition. However, safety should not be compromised for speed in the drive for innovation. In order for hybrid and electric vehicle adoption to continue at the pace of today, it is essential for automakers to prioritize safety in their designs, materials, processes and procedures.Automotive |
Roadside Social network
Each year more than 2 million traffic accidents cost the lives of thousands of people in Germany, and around 350,000 km of traffic jams cost the German drivers plenty of nerves. To utilize the German road network more effectively and safer, car makers and scientists test the suitability of Car2Car communication for daily life, which has not yet been proved up to now.Kick-off
Kick-off |
In the spotlight
Phoenix Contact offers a comprehensive range of innovative plug-in connectors, feed-through and PCB terminal blocks for the transmission of data, signals and power. The product range is completed by housing systems for electronics.Kick-off |
The troubleshooter
Primarily Ruud Vertommen saw his job with Distrilec Schuricht as a first step into the german job market. But helping customers with their problems turned out to be more than just a job.Embedded Systems & Modules
Embedded Systems & Modules |
Less Standards, more Freedom
The introduction of the ARM Cortex-A9 processor has heralded the age of a new standard in the module market. The word „standard“ is being used very loosely and has raised user hopes that the ARM market is finally seeing a standard like in the x86 market. But can these standards meet expectations and can they execute user tasks today and in the future?Embedded Systems & Modules |
Making standards more flexible
Customers always have to choose between less expensive standard products and more flexible customized solutions. Pentair Equipment Protection‘s brand Schroff shows, how both advantages can be combined in one solution.Embedded Systems & Modules |
Making Motor Drives smarter
The complex control algorithms of variable speed drives often cannot be addressed efficiently by standard microcontrollers or DSPs. FPGAs offer the flexibility and performance needed to make the next generation of motor drives smarter.Medical Engineering
Medical Engineering |
Precise adjustment
Modern sensors and measuring systems facilitate medical operations, they automate research and they contribute to the ergonomics of medical equipment.AbA |
Simulation welcome
Although medicine is not very pleased if patients simulate illnesses, the simulation of an operation-room(OR) table is highly desirable. Fortesting of the software controlling the electronics of such a table using a HiL simulator can commence long before a prototype is available.AbA |
Healthkeeping Sensors
Microsystems technologies are an attractive field for the engineering, chemistry and biology communities. Lately micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS) have been considered one of the main research areas of the last few years. Major driver for the use of microsystems and especially MEMS technology is the increasing demand for home based health care.Right in the middle
Right in the middle |
EBVchips: A Win-win-win situation
Usually distributors are selling products out of a certain range. Engineers can choose out of this offer, but they do not get custom-made products. This is what the EBVchips program is going to change.Displays & e-signage
Displays & E-Signage |
Rugged Touch
Touch panels are playing an important role for display devices in various markets. To meet the challenges of these markets, Mitsubishi Electric has developed the PCAP display technology.Displays & E-Signage |
The future of Signposting
Today digital signage is mostly used for marketing purposes. But with a variety of new technologies and new applications, there will be even more opportunities.Power electronics & renewable energies
Power electronics & renewable energies |
Keeping white goods cool
Due to the continuous increase of electronic components content in white goods applications, there is a growing need for efficient heat management. Suitable heat-conducting materials and corresponding fasteners depend on the specifics of the application.S&L |
