Analysis
Congestion is up but new technology signals way forward
TomTom (TOM2) today released the results of the TomTom Traffic Index, a report detailing the traffic situation in 403 cities in 56 countries around the world. Edinburgh takes the top spot in the United Kingdom this year with drivers expecting to spend an average of 40% extra travel time stuck in traffic.
Report shows the impact of heatwaves on UK water industry
This summer has presented the UK with the hottest and driest summer since 1976, a year well remembered for melting tarmac and long, hot summer’s days. So as we head into a record day for temperatures the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has looked at the impact of heatwaves and flooding on the UK’s water industry and released a report.
Ensuring data protection is critical in embedded military applications
Designed to secure critical data within embedded military and defence applications, Aitech Group’s C875 uses the new 8th generation Intel Xeon E processor to provide advanced cyber security as well as processing performance. As the risk of tamper attacks and theft of data continues to increase at all levels of embedded computing, the new 3U VPX SBC incorporates Aitech’s proprietary AiSecure architecture to help protect again...
Bonding of inserts in the aerospace industry
According to the latest results of a study carried out by Staufen and BDLI, which were also presented at this year's Paris Air Show, the German aerospace industry defends its advantage well in international competition. However, in order to remain competitive in the future, certain production processes must be continuously optimised.
Smart buildings solution manages office space
As commercial and retail building owners see to manage their space better, Arrow Electronics has unveiled the Smart Occupancy and Floor Space Monitoring Solution, which it has co-created with Rigado and Iconics.
Biogas solutions unit to speed up adoption of clean fuels
The technology group Wärtsilä has further strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability with the formation of Wärtsilä Biogas Solutions. Wärtsilä Puregas Solutions, specialists in biogas upgrading technology, is now merged with Wärtsilä’s biogas liquefaction team, a unit with expert capabilities in liquefying upgraded biogas for end-customer use.
eZine focuses on 5G challenges and solutions
The Future with 5G features in the latest issue of Mouser Electronics’ Methods technology and solutions eZine. This issue highlights the upcoming arrival of 5G networks, their implications for internet access plus consumer and industrial services, as well as remaining challenges to be resolved before the deployment of 5G.
Green-mode controller generates isolated output
The PMP5067 reference design from Texas Instruments uses the UCC28600 green-mode controller to generate an isolated 12V/3.4A output from a very wide 100Vdc to 650Vdc input range. The quasi-resonant switching of the UCC28600 allows this design to achieve a maximum load efficiency up to 88%, while the no load losses are less than 550mW.
FPD-Link learning centre for systems designers
FPD-Link Learning Centre is a comprehensive online classroom for system designers integrating FPD-Link serialiser/deserialiser technology into their ADAS or Infotainment applications. The on-demand curriculum offers subject matter, from basics to advanced, to widen the technical knowledge of experienced engineers as well as assist those who are just starting to design with FPD-Link serialisers and deserialisers.
Project to accelerate commercialisation of lightweight nanomaterials
CPI is contributing its facilities and capabilities to a Horizon 2020 project focused on creating an open-innovation test bed for the development and production of lightweight nanomaterials and embedded electronics. The ‘LEE-BED’ project will run for four years with a consortium funding value of over €10 million.