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Humanoid Robots Reporting for Work
Humanoid robots are a subset of general-purpose robots that include large and small robotic arms that have become an essential enabler of factory automation. The development of humanoids that utilize artificial intelligence is now in the process of blurring the line between man and machine. People have been fascinated for hundreds of years with the concept of machines that look and act like humans.…

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Robotics and Autonomous Mobile Robots
From autonomous robots tasked with moving products throughout warehouses to automated transportation systems that handle last-mile delivery, robots are on the move in logistics systems. By Heilind Electronics The world of warehouse transportation is rapidly changing…

Four Ways to Prevent Wiring Harness Failure
Wiring harnesses save installation time, optimize space, and help protect circuits from shock, vibration, debris, and other hazardous conditions. Good decisions at the design stage can protect the harness and the application. Wiring harnesses save installation…

Open-Source Technologies Revolutionize the Factory Floor
Manufacturing and automation are undergoing a new industrial revolution. The growing demand for interoperability, interchangeability, and portability is driving this significant transformation led by open-source technologies. Open-source technologies, from Raspberry Pi-based industrial controllers to Linux edge…

Rail Passenger Information Systems Keep Riders Informed
The hyper-connected nature of modern railways means that even the slightest issue can affect the overall timetable. To keep riders in the loop, both network and train operators have invested greatly to advance passenger information systems.…
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Sensor Solutions Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights sensors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Sensor solutions Amphenol LTW M series sensor push-in field-installable connectors, available from PEI-Genesis, are a heavy-duty, waterproof, shielded connector series rated to IP65, IP67,…

Twinax Cable Assemblies Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights Twinax cables from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Twinax cables Avnet supplies 3M Twin Axial PCIe extender assemblies for PCIe 4.0 applications. This family of cable assemblies includes X8 and X16…

Connectors for Security Applications Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights connectors for security applications from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Connectors for security applications PEI-Genesis supplies Amphenol RJ Field series connectors that allow for the use of an Ethernet Class D/CAT5e…

USB/Enhanced USB Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights USB/Enhanced USB connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. USB/Enhanced USB JAE developed the MA07 Series USB and DisplayPort transmission-compatible connector and harness solution to address the increasing demand for transmitting…

ARINC 801, ARINC 810, & Galley Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights ARINC 801, ARINC 810, & Galley connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. ARINC 801, ARINC 810, & Galley Connectors Amphenol Pcd’s APeX galley rectangular connector is reliable and robust. The…
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What are Proximity and Position Sensors?
Meet the Connector: Proximity and Position Sensors Robotics and control systems depend on proximity and position sensors employing methods such as infrared, ultrasonic, or capacitive sensing to correctly park, position, and orient their motion in relation to the environment around them. [caption id="attachment_48095" align="aligncenter" width="600"] STMicroelectronics VL53L1X Time-of-Flight…
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