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ITW EAE wins product introduction award
Allan McKinnon & Associates, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

ITW EAE has earned a 2024 New Product Introduction (NPI) Award for Electrovert’s Deep Wave option for wave soldering machines.
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Invertek produces its three millionth drive
iTek Drives, News

Invertek Drives Ltd, a global manufacturer of variable frequency drive (VFD) technology, has celebrated producing its three millionth VFD, just three years after its two-million milestone.
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Microsoft Windows IoT on ARM
Altron Arrow, Computer/Embedded Technology

This expansion means that the Windows IoT ecosystem can now harness the power of ARM processors, known for their energy efficiency and versatility.
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SIMCom Symposium 2024
Otto Wireless Solutions, News

Otto Wireless Solutions, in conjunction with SIMCom Wireless Solutions, will be hosting a free half-day seminar in Johannesburg – The SIMCom Symposium 2024.
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Embedded software development
Computer/Embedded Technology

The reliance on C is being reduced, with Python the language of choice for embedded applications in the fields of IoT and AI.
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An evolutionary step in customisable logic
Altron Arrow, DSP, Micros & Memory

Microchip Technology is offering a tailored hardware solution with the launch of its PIC16F13145 family of microcontrollers, which are outfitted with a new Configurable Logic Block module.
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Next-level conformal coating
Techmet , Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

The ASYMTEK Select Coat SL-1040 Series is Nordson Electronics Solutions’ most advanced conformal coating solution for high-volume production.
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SIMCom’s A7673x series
Otto Wireless Solutions, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

SIMCom recently released the A7673X series, a Cat.1 bis module based on the ASR1606 chipset, that supports wireless communication modes of LTE-FDD, with a maximum downlink rate of 10 Mbps and a maximum uplink rate of 5 Mbps.
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Huge SA grid battery project
News

A standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) has won preferred bidder status under South Africa’s Energy Storage Capacity Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (ESIPPPP).
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Nordex adding 830 MW of wind generation
News

Nordex Energy South Africa will be adding 830 MW of wind energy generation capacity to the company’s already-installed 1 GW base.
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Compact power relays
Future Electronics, Interconnection

The new HE-R Series power relays by Panasonic Industry are PCB-mounted relays for easy board assembly, with both two- and four-pole contact arrangement options.
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Long-range connectivity module
Avnet Silica, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Digi XBee XR 868 RF Modules support the deployment of long-range connectivity applications, and support point-to-point and mesh networking protocols.
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MCU for battery-powered applications
Altron Arrow, DSP, Micros & Memory

Included in ST’s family of devices is the STM32U031, an ultra-low-power MCU featuring an ARM Cortex-M0+ 32-bit core running at up to 56 MHz.
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MIKROE’s IDE now includes MPLAB XC compilers
DSP, Micros & Memory

MIKROE has announced that the latest version of its multi-architectural IDE, NECTO Studio 6.1, now includes Microchip’s MPLAB XC compilers for 8-, 16- and 32-bit MCUs.
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Modular CAT7 inter-car-connection
Hiconnex, Interconnection

These modular connectors are particularly suitable for harsh environments, and have a high resistance to industrial vibration and an IP67 protection rating.
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SolidRun unveils new SoM
Altron Arrow, AI & ML

SolidRun and Hailo has unveiled a game-changer for engineers and AI product developers with the launch of their market-ready SoM, which packs the cutting-edge capabilities of the Hailo-15H SoC.
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8-bit MCU with I3C support
Avnet Silica, DSP, Micros & Memory

The PIC18-Q20 8-bit microcontrollers from Microchip easily interface with devices operating in multiple voltage domains, and the built-in I3C interface supports higher-speed and lower-power data transfers than I2C.
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Enhanced code protection for USB µC portfolio
Future Electronics, DSP, Micros & Memory

To help easily incorporate USB power and communication functionality into embedded systems, Microchip Technology has launched the AVR DU family of microcontrollers.
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