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Electronic skin with fully integrated flexible electronics for robots and wearables
The sensor system is made of magnetic sensors and organic circuits.
Teenagers' thrill seeking impulses can lead to cyber crime
Researchers from Flinders Criminology conducted a study that analyzed existing links between teenager’s online activities and cybercrime.
Cool information from Fujipoly
Fujipoly added an Engineering Resource section to its website, providing engineers access to useful whitepapers and webinars as well as to Sarcon thermal interface material performance datasheets.
Researchers develop safe method for breaking down printed circuit boards
Researchers from China’s Sun Yat-sen University have developed a technique for breaking down the dangerous compounds from printed circuit boards (PCBs) using a ball mill.
Microsoft develops AI-based tool for keeping children safe online
Technology giant Microsoft announced that it has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based tool for detecting sexual predators attempting to groom children online.
Alcohol and technology: The year in review
As 2019 draws to a close, join Engineering360 for a look back at technological innovations achieved this year in the alcohol industry.
Last minute gifts for engineers and makers
Developer boards, tools, robotics and more.
LAPD to use new technology to immobolize criminals
In lieu of handguns and tasers, officers in the Los Angeles Police Department are preparing to test out new crime-fighting technology that entraps a suspect without harming them.
Don’t get stressed out with low compression force gap filler pads
These thermal insulating materials help avoid overstressing the printed circuit board and fragile solder joints as the interface material is compressed between the heatsink and board-level components during assembly.
Robot trash talk has a negative effect on human performance
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have found that humans are negatively affected by trash talk, even when it comes from a robot.
Startup to determine driver drowsiness using steering wheel cover
A Purdue University industrial engineering graduate has developed technology for determining when a driver is drowsy.
Researchers develop magnetized artificial skin
Researchers have developed artificial magnetized skin with the potential for use as wearables and as a human computer interface.
Watch how a 3D printer turns food waste into edible creations
A Dutch startup is 3D printing discarded food in a bid to address the growing issue of global food waste.
Solutions to level up silo inventory
Discover how to use sensors and software to monitor inventory in bins, tanks and silos. Learn about point and continuous level measurement and systems to keep inventory on track and employees safe.
Autonomous drone can distinguish the living from the dead
A team of engineers from the University of South Australia and Middle Technical University in Baghdad have developed a computer vision system that is capable of distinguishing survivors from the deceased following a disaster scenario from as far away as 26 feet.
Researchers develop new tool for detecting malware
A new tool developed by researchers at North Carolina University will enable users to identify malicious websites and code, according to a new report.
An advanced gel-like thermal gap filler
The gap filler’s soft consistency gently conforms to uneven surfaces and components to efficiently transfer heat to a nearby heatsink.
National LED Light Day honors lighting pioneers
Five years ago, on Oct. 7, 2014, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for a major breakthrough in lighting technology: the development of blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
IEEE Day 2019: Leveraging technology for a better tomorrow
In honor of IEEE Day, Engineering360 shares the most recent electrical engineering achievements selected as IEEE Milestones.
13 W thermal gap filler is ideal for higher power applications
When placed between heat generating components and a nearby heat sink, the silicone-based material completely fills air gaps between uneven components, board protrusions and recessed areas.