Category: Tech

  Author: Dr James Jeffs, Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   Autonomous driving technologies have seemingly been on the horizon for the last decade, maybe more. But, IDTechEx’s report on the topic, “Autonomous Vehicles Market 2025-2045: Robotaxis, Autonomous Cars, Sensors “, shows that autonomous driving technologies have arrived and are changing the automotive industry forever.   The market research report from IDTechEx highlights how quickly the industry has started moving since 2020. Over the past four years, level 3 technologies have been certified for consumer use on public roads, hands-off/eyes-on driving has…

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  From 19 to 21 November, FPT Industrial will be exhibiting at METSTRADE 2024, the world’s leading platform for professionals in the leisure marine equipment industry, being held at RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre.  The Iveco Group Brand dedicated to the design, production and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains will be showcasing its innovative product portfolio for the marine industry, focused on offering ever more reliable and sustainable solutions, alongside the dealer Marant Motortechniek, its authorized distributor for Benelux. An area at the booth will be dedicated to FPT Industrial Customer Service, where visitors…

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Driver monitoring systems and occupant monitoring systems operating within a vehicle are designed to enhance passenger welfare and increase the safety of vehicles. IDTechEx outlines technologies from infrared cameras and time-of-flight cameras, to potential ECG monitoring within the steering wheel in their report, “In-Cabin Sensing 2024-2034: Technologies, Opportunities and Markets”.   Infrared uses and adoption   RGB-infrared and 2D infrared cameras are used primarily in driver monitoring systems to track gaze, eyelids, and head movement, while facial analysis could be used to detect the age and emotional states of the…

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NORD releases new NORDCON software version for Windows  Version 3.0 makes it even easier to set up and monitor drives  NORD-NORDCON-Dashboard.jpg: Thanks to the customisable dashboard of the NORDCON Windows app, users can see all relevant drive data of their NORD drive solution at a glance. Image: NORD DRIVESYSTEMSNORD DRIVESYSTEMS released a new Windows version of its parameterisation software. Version 3.0 of the NORDCON Windows app offers users additional functions to further facilitate the setup and monitoring of their drives. In the updated software tool, a customisable dashboard, a context-sensitive help function and a…

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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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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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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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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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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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FPT Industrial is proud to be the first winner of the Alternative Engine Award: the brand’s XCURSOR 13 was chosen by the jury for the new award – organized by Powertrain International magazine – as the best expression of a holistic vision of the future of mobility, acknowledging the importance of internal combustion engines in the path to decarbonization. The awards ceremony was held during the recent edition of EIMA held at BolognaFiere, Bologna.   In its first edition, the award aimed to recognize the value of a “multitasking vocation”,…

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