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News & Features The Future Of Robots And Smart Manufacturing On Display In Anaheim January 28, 2020 ATX West - Anaheim Automation & Motion Control Artificial Intelligence Rob Spiegel The combined ATX and D&M shows in Anaheim this February will explore the coming disruptions in robotics and advanced manufacturing. Design For Security Is The Next Frontier For Semiconductor Devices January 28, 2020 DesignCon - Santa Clara Electronics & Test IoT , Consumer Electronics , Cyber Security , Electronics & Test Staff Warren Savage, a visiting researcher at the University of Maryland, discusses how the need for cybersecurity is transforming the way we design smart silicon. Atomically Precise Manufacturing Nanotech Meets The Semi World January 28, 2020 Materials & Assembly Electronics & Test , Materials John Blyler Image a reality where molecular robots manufacture precise atomic structures to help cure cancer and change the course of semiconductor fabrication. It’s here! How Machine Learning Is Changing The Future Of Fiber Optics January 28, 2020 DesignCon - Santa Clara Electronics & Test Artificial Intelligence , Materials & Assembly , IoT , Electronics & Test Staff Chris Cole, vice president of systems engineering at Luminous Computing, says fiber optic technology will be undergoing some rapid growth in the coming years. But what’s that got to do with machine learning? Spherical polyamide particles could revolutionize 3D printing January 27, 2020 3D Printing Materials Stephen Moore Developer Toray Industries from Japan says true spheroidization at the micro level could enable the production of practical parts that are high strength and heat-resistant. Seven simple steps for attracting and retaining skilled workers January 27, 2020 Business Thermoforming , Blow Molding , Extrusion: Film & Sheet , Extrusion: Pipe & Profile , Injection Molding Blair Koorsen and Luke Colletti The ability to hit production goals and respond to new market opportunities is key to the success of any plastics processing business, and that requires an effective strategy for hiring, training and retaining new workers. Baseball ’n’ beer: SC Johnson, Milwaukee Brewers team up to recycle PET cups January 27, 2020 Packaging Recycling , Consumer Products , Materials Clare Goldsberry Starting this year, SC Johnson will collect PET-based drink cups during baseball games at Miller Park and use the recycled plastic to produce its Scrubbing Bubbles bottles. Surveys reveal buzzword burnout among consumers bombarded with sustainability claims January 27, 2020 Sustainability Packaging , Recycling , Consumer Products , Materials Clare Goldsberry In one survey of more than 3,400 consumers, 83% said they felt misled by buzzwords like biodegradable, recycled and recyclable. China’s ban on single-use plastics won’t work January 27, 2020 Sustainability Packaging , Materials Clare Goldsberry and Norbert Sparrow What will take the place of all the single-use plastics that China’s nearly 1.5 billion people use in their everyday lives? The alternatives, arguably, are worse for the environment. Ferrari Exhibits Its Side Of The ’Ford Vs Ferrari’ Le Mans Drama January 27, 2020 Automotive Automotive and Mobility Dan Carney A new Le Mans exhibit at the Museo Ferrari Maranello spotlights the Prancing Horse’s illustrious history in the world’s most famous sports car race. Fighter Plane Engineering Contributes To 61 Years Of Bentley V8 Longevity January 27, 2020 Automotive Automotive and Mobility Dan Carney Bentley’s long-lived 6.75-liter V8 really does have roots in the famed Rolls-Royce Merlin fighter plane engine. Revolutionary GMC Trailer Brakes Chop 40 Feet From 60 MPH Stopping Distance January 27, 2020 Automotive Automotive and Mobility Dan Carney GMC applied its eBoost brake-by-wire technology to a heavy trailer and now the truck stops as if the trailer isn’t even there. High-Performance, Aqueous Lithium-Ion Battery Is Safer Than Current Designs January 27, 2020 Electronics & Test Battery/Energy Storage Elizabeth Montalbano A new battery from Rensselaer researchers is fast-charging, uses environmentally friendly materials, and is well-suited for compact applications. GE Healthcare Life Sciences doubles down on additive manufacturing in Sweden January 24, 2020 Medical 3D Printing , Materials PlasticsToday Staff The company has invested $2 million in a second 3D-printing facility in Sweden. The plant in Umeå is dedicated to the serial production of components, initially designed and validated at the Uppsala facility, for biomanufacturing applications. Friday Funny: The Musical Styles Of Programming Languages January 24, 2020 Automation & Motion Control Electronics & Test Dan Carney Here’s a quick visual analysis of various programming languages and their matching styles of music, from Country to Black Metal. Mesh Morphing Explained January 24, 2020 Design Hardware & Software Design Hardware & Software Staff Learn the advantages of mesh-morphing. Proper mesh morphing can lead to faster run-times and predictions. More 180 Days of Education The Continuing Education Center offers engineers an entirely new way to get the education they need to formulate next-generation solutions. Now you can earn IEEE Professional Development Hours by attending CEC courses. More Info » Next Class: January 29 - Day 3 – Building a Battery-Optimized High Power XBee Node » Mon : Jan 27 - XBee Radio Modules Mon : Feb 24 - AI in Embedded Systems Learn More All Classes Presented By: Digi-Key Electronics Submit | All Gadget Freak What Happened To Intel’s Early Facial Recognition Platform? January 14, 2020 Gadget Freak Sensors , Consumer Electronics , Electronics & Test , Consumer Products John Blyler What started out as a 2D to 3D depth camera has evolved to include tracking and LiDAR capabilities. 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