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The Chemistry Behind Inorganic Solar Cells

On August 25, 2022 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Industrial, Power by Liam Critchley

Inorganic solar cells are the most common and efficient solar cells and rely on many different aspects of chemistry to function. Without chemistry, it would not be possible to create the internal current generation mechanisms that enable solar cells to harness sunlight, and here we explain how.

Tips and Tricks for Low-Power Embedded Design

On August 19, 2022 in All, General, Low Power, Power by Mike Parks

Low-power design is crucial for battery-operated devices or devices that rely on energy harvesting technologies. Here, we address the big picture architecture-level questions and considerations in low-power embedded design.

Tagged With: embedded design, low power embedded design

Logistics and Material Handling with Robots

On August 18, 2022 in All, Automation, Computing, General, Industrial, Robotics, Sensors, Wireless by JJ DeLisle

Autonomous systems are growing in adoption to safely and efficiently handle the increased volume and complexity of logistic center fulfillment. Here, we break down the technological anatomy of AMRs and how they will continue to impact the logistics supply chain

New Tech Tuesdays: Autonomous Mobile Robot Development

On August 16, 2022 in All, Automation, General, Industrial, Motor Control, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics, Sensors by Tommy Cummings

In this week's New Tech Tuesday, we'll look at products from Intel^®, Bosch, and NXP Semiconductors that allow AMRs sensors to see, navigate, and process commands.

What Is the Quantum Internet and Who Will Use It?

On August 12, 2022 in All, Computing, General, Security, Sensors by SJ Barak

As if the internet wasn’t overwhelming enough, experts are now touting the advent of the Quantum Internet. But what exactly is the Quantum Internet, and who (and what) is it even for? According to an expert, the answer lies in increased anonymity, security, plowing through sensor data, and more.

Tagged With: quantum, quantum internet, quantum network, quantum sensors

New Tech Tuesdays: Matter Is Poised to Standardize Development of Smart-Home Devices

On August 9, 2022 in All, Dev Tools, General, IoT, Lighting, New Tech Tuesdays, RF, Wireless by Tommy Cummings

In this week's New Tech Tuesday, we'll look at development products from Nordic Semiconductor, Silicon Labs, and Texas Instruments that test a range of Thread devices.

Trending in 2022 and Beyond, Robots and Cobots Aplenty

On August 8, 2022 in All, General, Industrial, Robotics by Mouser Staff

How has the pandemic impacted the world of robotics and what major trends are we seeing as we emerge from it? With worker shortages abounding, will robots step in to fill the vacuum? What is a Cobot and how will they be deployed? And what about the rise of AI? And do we care as long as robots can make us good coffee?

How the IIoT Enables the Smart Factory

On August 4, 2022 in All, Automation, General, Industrial, IoT, Robotics by Adam Kimmel

Surprisingly, it is not technology or even web-based services leading to the adoption of connected technology. It’s industrial manufacturing. Let’s look at the characteristics, benefits, and challenges of the smart factory.

Tagged With: automation, iiot, industrial, manufacturing, smart factories

New Tech Tuesdays: RISC-V's Expanding Ecosystem Is a Testament to Its Growth Potential

On August 2, 2022 in All, Automation, Dev Tools, General, Industrial, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays, Open Source by Tommy Cummings

In this week's New Tech Tuesdays, we'll look at new products in the RISC-V ecosystem from IAR Systems, Espressif Systems, and DFRobot.

Using 2D Materials in Photo-Harvesting Applications

On July 29, 2022 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Power by Liam Critchley

As society looks toward more ways of harvesting our natural environment, 2D materials offer a way to efficiently harvest solar rays into a usable output. 2D materials use light to create energy via advanced solar cells, producing hydrogen fuel and facilitating advanced cancer treatments.

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