Eight ways temporary solder mask is used for electronic assembly 31 October 2024, Testerion, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services While it is most used to mask open vias in a wave soldering process, operators find all kinds of creative ways to use solder mask to solve process challenges.
How ADI battery management solutions empower safer, smarter robots 31 October 2024, Altron Arrow, Power Electronics / Power Management Choosing an appropriate battery pack and its accompanying battery management system is a critical decision in designing an autonomous mobile robot.
New element reduces power consumption of AI 31 October 2024 By mimicking the energy-efficient operation of the human brain, TDK’s neuromorphic element could cut the power consumption of AI applications down to 1/100th of traditional devices.
From humble beginnings to industry excellence 31 October 2024, Seven Labs Technology Seven Labs strives to offer a more integrated service offering, which can provide customers with an easier route to acquiring the components and services they need. This offering includes various software- and service-related products.
The key to seamless functioning of supply chains 30 September 2024, RS South Africa Maintenance, repair, and operations is key to the seamless functioning of supply chains across a range of industries, from equipment and machinery to the processes essential for a company’s daily operations.
Versofy SOLAR brightens South African entrepreneurship 30 September 2024 As the CEO of Versofy SOLAR, Ross Mains-Sheard has navigated the company through a myriad changes, opportunities, pivots, and a pandemic – into a business that is reshaping how South African consumers access solar energy solutions.
Seven habits of highly efficient PCB designers 30 September 2024, ASIC Design Services, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services Design habits that expedite design completion, improve design quality, and enhance productivity are instrumental to highly efficient PCB design. This article lists what designers can do to succeed.
How will Matter help us meet the smart home promise? 30 September 2024, Avnet Silica, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT From door locks to fridges, robot vacuum cleaners to security cameras, using Matter should mean consumers only need one app and controller to manage and monitor all the smart devices in their homes, instead of one per ecosystem.
Industry 5.0 30 September 2024 Industry 5.0 was first defined by the European Union in January 2022 as a new way of integrating automation and humans into the workplace.
Designing a smart wireless industrial sensor 30 September 2024, Altron Arrow, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT This article provides an overview of wireless standards and assesses the suitability of Bluetooth LE, SmartMesh (6LoWPAN over IEEE 802.15.4e), and Thread/Zigbee (6LoWPAN over IEEE 802.15.4) for use in industrial harsh RF environments.
The rise of AI expertise as a new employment trend in South Africa 30 September 2024, News As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve globally, its integration into the South African business landscape is becoming increasingly prominent, and this shift has triggered a surge in demand for AI specialists.
Nomso Kana: From nuclear scientist to ICT entrepreneur 30 August 2024 A nuclear scientist turned enterprising trailblazer, Nomso is reshaping Africa’s digital landscape through her visionary venture, Simsciex Technologies.
Small-scale custom development in the information age 30 August 2024 Being able to approach potential large-scale investors with a physical prototype that shows the basic operation of an idea provides a much stronger base on which to sell the idea for further development.
Quectel and iCORP: driving wireless technology 30 August 2024, iCorp Technologies, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT As the IoT continues to expand, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are increasingly relied on to deliver secure, robust, short-range connectivity for IoT applications and devices ranging from customer premise equipment to Bluetooth beacons and trackers.
How integrated on/off controllers contribute to energy-efficient system designs 30 August 2024, Altron Arrow, Power Electronics / Power Management The importance of electronic system efficiency has grown more significant, emphasising the need for solutions that promote energy efficiency not just during field operation, but also during production.
Purchasing made effortless 30 August 2024, Seven Labs Technology, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services Seven Labs Technology transforms procurement with effortless purchasing, every time. Aligning themselves as the partner in procurement, they make sure that every purchase counts by streamlining the process, making it the smart and easy way to purchase.
Bridging the gap between MCUs and MPUs 31 July 2024, Future Electronics, AI & ML The Renesas RA8 series microcontrollers feature Arm Helium technology, which boosts the performance of DSP functions and of AI and machine learning algorithms.
Circor Solutions: Pioneering thick film circuit manufacturer in SA 31 July 2024, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services Circor Solutions is the last remaining thick film circuit manufacturer in South Africa and provides electronics for military applications and precision electronic circuitry.