Increased power grid reliability with Artificial Intelligence

The grid is changing as the big, centralized providers of the past are replaced by smaller, distributed suppliers. Keeping such complex networks running stable requires high-resolution sensor technology – AI provides a way to make accurate predictions and automatically detect any disturbances or anomalies in real time. Here is how Fraunhofer researchers developed the compression Read more about Increased power grid reliability with Artificial Intelligence[…]

The world’s smallest sensor that eliminates the need to replace batteries

Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced development of the world’s smallest sensor that eliminates the need to replace batteries. The new sensor supports Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) wireless transmission technology that can reach a broad area with low power. As the spread of IoT systems gains momentum, expectations are rising for sensor devices that support Read more about The world’s smallest sensor that eliminates the need to replace batteries[…]

Carbon nanostructures offer a lot of potential

Scientists at FAU are investigating the properties of hybrid systems consisting of carbon nanostructures and a dye. Researchers around the world are looking at how they can manipulate the properties of carbon nanostructures to customise them for specific purposes;  the idea is to make the promising mini-format materials commercially viable. A team at FAU has Read more about Carbon nanostructures offer a lot of potential[…]

Augmented Reality applications allow new working methods for modern and connected workshops

Augmented Reality (AR) applications connect both real and virtual worlds as if it was the most normal thing in the world thus expanding reality by displaying useful and time-saving complementary information. Bosch supports everyday work of mechatronics by means of Augmented Reality solutions easing, for instance, complicated cases of repair. Pointing the device camera onto Read more about Augmented Reality applications allow new working methods for modern and connected workshops[…]

A new family of MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensors for high-end FADEC applications

MEMSCAP (NYSE Euronext: MEMS), the leading provider of innovative solutions based on MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) technology, today announces the launch of the development of piezoresistive best-in class sensors for FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) applications. The launch of “STEGS” (Sensor Technology for Green and Safe Jet Engines), a 3 year, € 1.3M funded project Read more about A new family of MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensors for high-end FADEC applications[…]

Major League Baseball enforced with bat sensor technology from Blast Motion

Blast Motion, an industry innovator focused on advanced sensor-based motion capture, swing analysis, and 360-degree game improvement solutions, today announced a multi-year deal that makes Blast Baseball the Official Bat Sensor Technology of Major League Baseball®. As part of this agreement, Blast Baseball technology will be available for organizational developmental use by MLB® teams, featured Read more about Major League Baseball enforced with bat sensor technology from Blast Motion[…]

3D Digitization with Great Flexibility, Fast Measuring Speed and Impressive Performance

ZEISS presents the ultra-compact 3D sensor for easy and fast measurements: the ZEISS COMET L3D 2. “The ZEISS COMET L3D 2 uses the latest sensor technology and project-oriented software for easy and reliable 3D data capture. The 3D data capture of components and objects is fast and precise, offering superb performance,” explains Dr. Marcus Steinbichler, Read more about 3D Digitization with Great Flexibility, Fast Measuring Speed and Impressive Performance[…]