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On October 4, 2024 in All, General, STEAM, Student Central by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Innovative STEM educator Jose Quijas explains how personalized STEM programs increase the potential for disabled and underserved students to overcome challenges, develop new skills and interests, explore future opportunities, and achieve career goals.

Tagged With: pathway school, robotics, stem, students with disabilities, technology, underserved students

Unipolar vs. Bipolar Drive for Stepper Motors

On October 3, 2024 in All, Automotive, General, Motor Control by Bill Schweber

Examine the technical nuances of unipolar and bipolar stepper motors, with an emphasis on how their unique wiring and drive configurations impact motor performance, efficiency, and application suitability.

Tagged With: bipolar drive, coil inductance, motor drive, motor inductance, stepper motor, torque, unipolar drive

Six Ways AI Is Revolutionizing Medicine

On October 2, 2024 in All, Computing, General, Medical, Robotics by Carolyn Mathas

From pinpointing accurate diagnostics and robotic surgeries to revolutionary drug discoveries and imaging breakthroughs, AI is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in medicine. This blog explores six key areas where AI is making a significant impact.

Tagged With: ai diagnostics, ai drug discovery, ai in medicine, artificial intelligence healthcare, medical ai ethics, robotic surgery

New Tech Tuesdays: UL-Rated Connectors: Reliable, Durable, and Safe

On September 30, 2024 in All, Connectors, Energy Harvesting, General, Industrial, Lighting, Medical, New Tech Tuesdays, Power by Rudy Ramos

In demanding industrial environments, UL-rated connectors are crucial for safety. Amphenol Tuchel's UL/CSA and International/CE-compliant connectors deliver superior performance, ensuring reliable, durable, and safe connection and disconnection in these environments.

Tagged With: amphenol tuchel sine systems, electrical components, electrification, heavy-duty equipment, industrial connectors, industrial plugs, industrial safety, industrial sockets, interconnect systems, international/ce compliant, ips, pin and sleeve, power connectors, safety connectors, tough & safe, ul certification, ul-rated connectors

RF Connectors for Autonomous Mobile Robots

On September 27, 2024 in All, Connectors, General, Industrial, RF, Robotics, Sensors by David Pike

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) rely on advanced RF connectors to process data, communicate wirelessly, and function in harsh conditions. Whether on factories or streets, these connectors allow AMRs to perform necessary tasks and navigate with precision.

Tagged With: 5g network, amrs, autonomous mobile robots, coaxial cables, factory automation, gnss, gps, industrial environments, industrial robots, machine learning, rf connectors, rf signals, robotics technology, sensor communication, smart factory, uavs, wireless communication

Driving STEM Interest and Diversity in Belgium

On September 26, 2024 in All, General, STEAM, Student Central by Mouser Technical Content Staff

With the hope of addressing a lack of talent and diversity across the technology sector, Françoise Chombar advocated for and helped implement an integrated STEM model, innovative STEM academies, and Saturday schools to increase STEM interest among Belgian schoolchildren—especially girls.

Tagged With: diversity, education, stem, technology, women in stem

Key Trends Shaping the Future of Embedded Systems

On September 25, 2024 in All, Computing, General, Open Source, Security by Brandon Lewis

Mouser Electronics will be an exhibitor at the first North American embedded world conference, October 8-10 in Austin, Texas. The event will showcase AI, cybersecurity, open-source, human-machine interfaces, expert panels, keynotes, and Mouser's “Circuit Showdown.”

Tagged With: ai in embedded systems, austin trade show, cybersecurity, embedded system design, embedded technology trends, embedded world north america, human-machine interfaces, mouser electronics, open-source hardware

New Tech Tuesdays: Challenges to Public EV Charging Infrastructure

On September 24, 2024 in All, Automotive, New Tech Tuesdays, Power, Wide Bandgap by Rudy Ramos

The challenges facing public EV charging infrastructure range from the ingrained habits of drivers accustomed to traditional gasoline refueling to the scarcity and availability of fast chargers. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for the EV market to realize its full potential.

Tagged With: charging etiquette, easypack™ 2b igbt, electric vehicles, ev, ev charger, ev charging protocols, fast chargers, infineon technologies, power modules

How to Keep Cryptographic Keys Secure

On September 20, 2024 in All, Computing, General, Security by Steven Keeping

The internet exposes data to malicious intents, and while encryption protects it from hackers, cryptographic keys are often mishandled due to lax security procedures. Hardware security modules ensure keys remain secure and beyond the grasp of even the most determined hacker.

Tagged With: cryptographic keys, cryptography keys, cybersecurity, encryption, hackers, hardware security module, hsm, kek, key-encryption-key

The Road Ahead with UAM

On September 20, 2024 in All, Automotive, General, Motor Control by Alistair Winning

The first batch of urban air mobility (UAM) designs are currently prototyped and going through the certifi-cation and testing process, but evolving technology promises more in the future.

Tagged With: air taxis, autonomous, ehang, electric, flying cars, motor, navigation, powertrain, rotor, safety, technology, uam, urban air mobility, urban air mobility vehicles, volo-copter

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