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Sigmatek News

S-DIAS Modules with VARAN and EtherCAT

The compact S-DIAS series has grown with the CPU module CP 313 and the compact control module EC 121, which provides even more application possibilities of the automation system.

Fraunhofer News

Wireless signals from ceiling lighting for connected manufacturing

WLAN and Bluetooth have limited bandwidth, making conventional wireless communication problematic in the production environment. Nevertheless, numerous components such as sensors and robots need to be wirelessly connected. To overcome this challenge, a team of researchers at Fraunhofer IOSB-INA in Lemgo is working on solutions with help from the Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL) University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Soon, it is hoped that machines in factory buildings will communicate with one another using light pulses. This technology is not new, but now it needs to be adapted for use in industry.

MAGNETTI MARELLI News

Marelli Boosts Investment in Electric Vehicle Technologies Through Partnership With Us Technology Firm, Transphorm Inc

Leading automotive supplier, MARELLI, today announced a strategic partnership with US-based, Transphorm Inc., a semiconductor company focused on redefining power conversion. This partnership will enable Marelli to gain valuable access and insights into cutting edge technologies for the development of electric vehicles, in particular power converters, onboard chargers and inverters for electric and hybrid vehicles.

ONSEMI news

Taking USB-C PD Charging to the Next Level by Increasing Integration and Efficiency

USB-C is becoming a household term with regard to electronics and charging. For years, most homes have a variety of charging cables floating around and it seems someone is always misplacing “the one they need”. According to IHS Markit data, the penetration of the USB-C connector is expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 74.1% from 2016-2021.

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