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What Is the Quantum Internet and Who Will Use It?

On August 12, 2022 in All, Computing, General, Security, Sensors by Mouser Staff

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.

Using 2D Materials to Create Water Energy-Harvesting Devices

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

Designers can use 2D materials to develop different water-harvesting applications beyond the mainstream tidal and hydroelectric power harvesting process. These include harvesting energy from salinity gradients where water bodies meet and harvesting energy from rainfall and other water motions.

Power on the Railway Track

On July 28, 2022 in All, General, Power by CUI Inc

In the past, a power line was sufficient for lighting and a signal connection in railway technology. With the increasing demands for comfort, the development and selection of power supplies became more complicated. Read about DC/DC converters that meet the requirements of modern rail vehicles.

Tagged With: dc/dc converters, railway technology

New Tech Tuesdays: These MPUs and Kits Can Accelerate Vision AI Development

On July 26, 2022 in All, General, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays by Tommy Cummings

In this week's New Tech Tuesday, we'll look at microprocessors from Renesas Electronics and kits from Basler and Xilinx for Vision AI development.

Tagged With: vision ai, vision artificial intelligence

2D Materials in Piezoelectric Nanogenerators (PENGs)

On July 22, 2022 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Medical by Liam Critchley

The piezoelectric effect is not only a common phenomenon in bulk inorganic materials; it is also observed in select 2D materials. This blog explores how designers can use 2D materials capable of generating a piezoelectric charge in a range of nanogenerators (PENGs) for powering small-scale devices.

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