Category: Tech

Author: Dr Shababa Selim, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of materials with exceptionally high porosity and surface area (up to 7000m2/g). The design flexibility and structural versatility afforded by MOFs have attracted widespread interest in numerous applications, albeit with several unsuccessful attempts to commercialize the materials historically. However, these materials' tunability, cycling stability, and selective adsorption/desorption characteristics are opening opportunities for commercialization as energy-efficient alternatives for a range of critical energy-intensive technologies. These include carbon capture, water harvesting for potable water production and HVAC systems,…

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Rohde & Schwarz and IPG Automotive unveil a complete Hardware-in-the-Loop automotive radar test solution Rohde & Schwarz has teamed up with IPG Automotive, a pioneer in virtual test driving, to redefine automotive radar Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) integration testing and thereby reducing the cost by bringing Autonomous Driving (AD) testing from the proving ground to the development lab. Combining the CarMaker simulation software from IPG Automotive with the R&S AREG800A radar object simulator and the R&S QAT100 advanced antenna array provides vehicle manufacturers with the ability to simulate ADAS/AD scenarios like those defined…

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Rohde & Schwarz introduces new R&S SMB100B microwave signal generator for analog signal generation up to 40 GHz Available with four frequency options each covering from 8 kHz to 12.75 GHz, 20 GHz, 31.8 GHz or 40 GHz, the new R&S SMB100B microwave signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz brings excellent output power, spectral purity, very low close-in phase noise, and practically no wideband noise to analog microwave signal generation.  Caption: The R&S SMB100B microwave signal generator delivers outstanding performance in the midrange-class. The new R&S SMB100B analog microwave signal generator from…

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Active Infrastructure for Ethernet-APL Diagnostics and fiber optics for successful project execution  Stainless steel and GRP enclosure solutions including certification for explosion hazardous areas Ethernet-APL enables a network infrastructure for seamless access from hazardous areas to the control or board room – providing insights into production quality and status. It is a flat and reliable technology with high data throughput that enables users to access the information of highly diagnosable and configurable devices.

Via the Ethernet-APL field switch from FieldConnex multiple applications can simultaneously query information from the field. An extra layer…

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 Pulse Ranging Technology Is Being Applied in the R20x Sensor Family from Pepperl+Fuchs  The trend toward miniaturization continues, creating demand for increasingly powerful sensors with more compact housing dimensions. To keep up with this trend, the time-of-flight principle of measurement has been integrated into the R20x compact housing design, combining precise and rugged long-distance measurement technology for areas where space is very limited.Today's automation functions place ever greater demands on the performance of the sensors used while simultaneously reducing the occupied space. The new R200 distance sensor with Pulse Ranging…

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Rohde & Schwarz expands footprint in India by opening new state-of-the-art facility in Bengaluru On April 22, Rohde & Schwarz has inaugurated a new facility center in Bengaluru’s Manyata Tech Park, housing R&D, system integration as well as calibration and repair services. The opening marks a strategic milestone for the technology company: it not only increases its presence in the third-largest city in India, but also strengthens its commitment to the Make in India initiative of the government by fostering innovation across the automotive, telecom, semiconductor, electronics, aerospace and defense sectors. …

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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS at ACHEMA 2024 NORD drive solutions for the process industry  From 10 to 14 June 2024, NORD will be presenting a wide range of products at ACHEMA in Frankfurt am Main. The focus is on ATEX-compliant drive concepts for the process industry and the robust heavy-duty MAXXDRIVE® industrial gear unit, in particular for agitator and mixer applications. Further focal points at the trade fair will be the new decentralised NORDAC ON/ON+ frequency inverters, the revolutionary DuoDrive geared motors and IE5+ synchronous motors as well as the NORDCON APP with…

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Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI support European OTIC in Berlin for O-RAN conformance certification The European Open Testing and Integration Centre (OTIC) in Berlin, located at the Deutsche Telekom innovation campus facilitated by i14y Lab, provides high-quality and comprehensive testing for O-RAN-based products and solutions as well as validation and integration services to a supply chain of open radio access network vendors. In their first successful certification of an O-RAN radio unit (O-RU) according to O-RAN ALLIANCE (O-RAN) as part of the O-RAN Certification and Badging Program, i14y Lab has relied…

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FPT INDUSTRIAL EXPANDS ITS RANGE OF ENGINES FOR POWER GENERATION FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains, is widening its already extensive engine line-up for power generation with the launch of the new 4-cylinder G-Drive R24.  With its unveiling alongside the C13 model planned for Middle East Energy in Dubai, the Middle East and Africa’s most comprehensive energy exhibition that was canceled due to exceptionally inclement weather, the new G-Drive R24 offers an effective solution for all emergency and prime power applications…

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AGV wireless evolution Discover how HMS Networks' wireless expertise and Anybus products took Mercedes-Benz's Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) installation to the next level.  Safety first. From January 2027, all AGVs must comply with the 2006 EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. When Mercedes-Benz wanted to expand their AGV installation, they called HMS. HMS provided the wireless expertise, products, and hands on support to ensure the AGVs moved efficiently and safely around the factory. Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz, a globally recognized automotive manufacturer, is renowned for its innovative technology, craftsmanship, and luxury design. At their state-of-the-art…

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