Month: November 2024

Exxelia, Exxelia will present its new products at the Electronica show and unveil its new website

Vijay Raman

Exxelia will present its new products at the Electronica show and unveil its new website  Exxelia, designer and manufacturer of passive electronic components, will be present at the Electronica 2024 show in Munich on booth A5/319, and at the same time announces the launch of its new website, designed to offer an improved user experience. In Munich, Exxelia will present its new products with a focus on capacitors and integrated magnetic components for eVTOLs (the “flying taxis” of the future) and a reinforced product offering in the medical field, thanks to…

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How Do LWIR Cameras Fit Into Vehicles of Today and in the Future?

Vijay Raman

Author: John Li, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   The Society of Automotive Engineers defines 6 levels (0 to 5) of autonomy available to vehicles, ranging from level 0 (no automation) to level 5 (full automation). The jump from level 2 to 3 is a large one that has seen limited deployment, as automotive OEMs assume greater liability, and eyes can be taken off the road in some situations. From level 4 onwards, vehicles are completely driverless in some conditions, with full automation in level 5 eliminating the title of ‘driver’ as…

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India conducts first flight test of long-range land attack cruise missile

Vijay Raman

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on November 12, 2024. This significant event occurred off the coast of Odisha, specifically from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur.   The missile was launched from a mobile articulated launcher. The entire flight was meticulously monitored through a network of tracking systems, including radar, electro-optical sensors, and telemetry, to ensure comprehensive data collection throughout the missile’s trajectory. This missile system is categorized as a…

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C-295 Full Motion Simulator commissioned at Air Force Station Agra

Vijay Raman

On November 11, 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) inaugurated a state-of-the-art C-295 Full Motion Simulator (FMS) at the Air Force Station in Agra. This advanced training facility is designed to simulate a range of realistic high-threat scenarios that pilots may encounter during operations, thereby preparing them for real-world challenges. Support for Atmanirbhar Bharat: The C-295 simulator marks a considerable milestone in India’s commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in the aerospace sector, contributing to the domestic production of transport aircraft and bolstering India’s defense capabilities.Source

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India recorded a significant increase of 20.1 GW (27.9%) in solar power installations

Vijay Raman

India’s renewable energy sector has recently achieved impressive growth, hitting significant milestones that reflect the country’s commitment to clean energy. Here is a detailed overview of this transformation: As of October 2024, India’s collective renewable energy capacity reached 203.18 GW, marking an annual increase of 24.2 GW or 13.5% from 178.98 GW in the previous year. This growth aligns with India’s ambitious targets in the renewable energy sector, including a total non-fossil fuel capacity of 211.36 GW when incorporating nuclear energy. The solar power capacity surged to 92.12 GW, an…

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LogRhythm | Exabeam Appoints Yasser Ali as Regional Director for Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Region to Support Local Cybersecurity Requirements

Vijay Raman

Ali brings over two decades of experience in the IT industry at AmiViz, Intel Security, and 3Com to LogRhythm | Exabeam LogRhythm | Exabeam, a global cybersecurity leader that delivers AI-driven security operations, has appointed Yasser Ali as its Regional Director for Saudi Arabia and Gulf Region. The strategic appointment provides dedicated, on-the-ground support to LogRhythm | Exabeam customers and partners across the Gulf region, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan. Ali will play an instrumental role in strengthening…

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Bidirectional EVs Will Become Grid Assets

Vijay Raman

Author: Shazan Siddiqi, Senior Technology Analyst and Technical Sales at IDTechEx   Exploring the potential of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging   As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to reshape the automotive landscape, the integration of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology offers transformative potential for both the energy grid and vehicle owners. V2G enables bi-directional energy transfer, allowing EVs to not only draw power from the grid but also return energy to it, effectively making EVs mobile batteries. This concept aligns with the broader trend of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, which encompasses various forms of bi-directional energy…

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Nordic data companies unveil a new integrated data set combining AI road weather forecasts and with real-time connected car data

Vijay Raman

Vaisala Xweather and NIRA Dynamics are first to release an integrated data set which connects road weather forecasts and computer vision observations with real-time connected car data, setting a new standard for data-driven road safety and maintenance. The integration draws on NIRA Dynamics’ expansive data from billions of data points gathered from connected vehicles, paired with Vaisala Xweather’s advanced AI and ML-based road weather forecasting models, which achieve accuracy levels 50% higher than those of publicly available forecasts. The future of driving is going to be heavily dependent on more…

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Rohde & Schwarz, Rohde & Schwarz presents the R&S RTB 2, a new entry level oscilloscope with class leading specifications

Vijay Raman

Rohde & Schwarz presents the R&S RTB 2, a new entry level oscilloscope with class leading specifications  Rohde & Schwarz upgrades its oscilloscope portfolio with the new R&S RTB 2, an evolution of the R&S RTB2000, which was the first entry level oscilloscope to offer touchscreen operation and 10 bit vertical resolution. The R&S RTB 2 expands on these class leading features with an integrated arbitrary waveform generator and class-leading 160 Mpts segmented memory.  Caption: The R&S RTB 2 offers additional features and enhanced performance in a new color scheme.Rohde &…

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PEPPERL+FUCHS FACTORY AUTOMATION, Inductive at High Speeds

Vijay Raman

Distance Sensor with IO-Link Interface for Precise Measurement and In-Depth Analysis   Pepperl+Fuchs, one of the leading suppliers in this industry, is launching measuring inductive distance sensors featuring IO-Link interface. The devices are suitable for Industry 4.0 applications and offer not only high-precision measurement capabilities, but also comprehensive information for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.The sensors can detect objects at a speed of up to 3 m/sec and deliver precise measurement data with a repeat accuracy of 5 percent. Their measuring range is up to 30 mm. The sensors determine…

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