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What are the signal processing and interference management considerations for imaging radar?
50+ min ago (690+ words) By Jeff Shepard | May 29, 2026 The signal processing needs of imaging radar are different from basic radar, which is only designed for detecting range and velocity. Some of the key signal processing differentiators for imaging radars include: Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) and…...
Ultralow-power global-shutter sensors enable always-on edge vision
52+ min ago (133+ words) By Puja Mitra | May 29, 2026 Puja Mitra has an MBA in Marketing and HR as well as an MA in Economics. As a Managing Editor, she has experience managing CAD, CAM, and CAE directories. She also handles design, BIM, manufacturing, digital…...
Sensors Converge: ams OSRAM's low-cost computer vision without the camera
50+ min ago (273+ words) By Aimee Kalnoskas | May 29, 2026 If you caught the ams OSRAM demo at the show, you probably saw the coffee cup. An empty cup goes under the sensor. The system recognizes it as empty. A full cup goes in, and it…...
Engineering deep dive-monthly forum highlights April edition
50+ min ago (960+ words) By developer_admin | May 29, 2026 Engineering deep dive-monthly forum highlights " April edition Welcome to the April edition of Engineering Deep Dive " a curated selection of the most engaging technical threads from the Electro-Tech-Online community's Electronic Projects Design/Ideas/Reviews category. Questions are selected…...
Beckhoff marks 30 years of Twin CAT automation software
51+ min ago (271+ words) By Puja Mitra | May 29, 2026 By separating control functions from proprietary hardware devices, Beckhoff established an early foundation for PC-based automation. The introduction of The Windows Control and Automation Technology, or Twin CAT, 30 years ago extended that approach. Twin CAT was…...
AI research improves energy efficiency in automation
10+ hour, 44+ min ago (233+ words) By Puja Mitra | May 29, 2026 The collaboration focuses on a known limitation in industrial automation. Conventional control methods depend on increasingly accurate mathematical models, but these models do not always represent all real-world energy losses. Some of these losses can be…...
Ethical Engineering: AI and its use in military and intelligence applications
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (275+ words) By Paul Heney | May 27, 2026 The latest topic for Design World's Ethical Engineering Panel involves AI and its use in military and intelligence applications. Recently, news outlets reported that Open AI would offer its AI models to the Pentagon for use…...
Seeing is believing: Generative AI for robotic vision
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (318+ words) By Mike Santora | May 22, 2026 "This announcement is the latest in our decade-long journey to innovate and commercialize AI, benefitting our customers by enhancing robot versatility and autonomy to expand the use of robots beyond traditional manufacturing," said Sami Atiya, President…...
Columbus Mc Kinnon to show automation at Automate 2026
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (370+ words) By Puja Mitra | May 22, 2026 Columbus Mc Kinnon Corp. will showcase conveyance and automation technologies at Automate 2026 in Chicago from June 22-25. The company's Booth No. 437 will feature live demonstrations from brands in its Conveyance Solutions Group: Dorner, Garvey and montratec. One…...
Math Works adds Renesas hardware support packages
1+ week, 1+ day ago (249+ words) By Puja Mitra | May 21, 2026 Math Works has announced new Hardware Support Packages for Renesas" RH850/U2 A microcontroller for automotive applications and the RA6 T2 microcontroller for industrial controls. The MATLAB and Simulink integrations allow engineering teams to move from simulation to embedded code…...