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News from the Industrial Internet Consortium / OpenFog

On April 19, 2019 in All, Computing, Industrial, IoT by Charles Byers

The OpenFog Consortium recently joined forces with the Industrial Internet Consortium, producing a powerhouse of edge-fog thought and architecture. This blog describes the motivations for joining forces, markets and applications served, and thoughts about the future of edge-fog computing in IoT networks.

Tagged With: Distributed systems, Edge computing, Fog computing, IIC, IIoT, Industrial Internet, IoT, OpenFog

A Look at Space Stations of the Past, Present, and Future

On April 19, 2019 in All by Mike Parks

The exploration and long-term settlement of our solar system will be entirely different from European colonization. The extreme environment of space, the vast distances, lack of indigenous resources, and the act of leaving Earth’s surface will present challenges unique to our “star-ward” journeys.

Tagged With: Harsh Environments, Space

Autonomous Car Racing: Making it to the 2019 NXP Cup EMEA Finals

On April 16, 2019 in All, Automotive, STEAM by Flavio Stiffan

As teams moved to the next round of the NXP Cup, they had to find ingenious ways to modify the core design. By incorporating sophisticated sensors and higher performance processors, their autonomous racecars more adeptly navigated their way around the challenging course.

Video Everywhere: What Happens When Projectors Get Really Cheap?

On April 12, 2019 in All, Automation, IoT, Lighting by Charles Byers

Video cameras have dropped in price by three orders of magnitude in the last couple of decades. What if video projectors followed a similar path? Where would we put those little, cheap projectors? How would massively parallel arrays of projectors be used? What sorts of new services could result?

Made to Take the Pressure

On April 4, 2019 in All, Sensors by Paul Golata

Both people and objects can experience pressure—the force applied to an object. Measuring force allows one to objectively know how much force is being applied. Robust and versatile pressure sensors enable better, smaller, and more cost-effective system designs.

At 90W, Power over Ethernet Hits the Sweet Spot

On April 1, 2019 in All, Industrial, IoT, Power, Sensors by Barry Manz

The 802.3bt standard lets devices consume more power, which makes it a compelling solution for smart buildings and cities.

Tagged With: 802.3, 802.3bt, Ethernet, PoE, Power over Ethernet

Taking a Different Spin on Motor Driver Technology: Enjoy the Ride

On March 29, 2019 in All, Motor Control by Paul Golata

If you have ever ridden a Ferris wheel, you know that motor control is important. Experience a different spin on motor-driver technology and enjoy the ride.

Tagged With: Automation, Control, DC, Motor driver, Motor driver technology, STMicroelectronics , STSPIN

How Utilities Are Preparing for EVSE

On March 28, 2019 in All, Automotive, Power by David Talbott

Analysts estimate that if every car and light truck on US roads today were an EV, the amount of power they would consume would equal the US’s entire power-generation capacity. What are utility companies doing to support EV charging needs?

Anticipating EVSE Power Supply Needs

On March 27, 2019 in All, Automotive by David Talbott

A single Level 2 charging station can effectively double the electric load of a house, and commercial EVSE installations can generate very high peak loads that can incur huge unexpected demand charges on electric bills. What are the key things you need to consider when planning for EV charging?

EV Wireless Charging

On March 22, 2019 in All, Automotive, Power, Wireless by David Talbott

Proponents of wireless charging see it as a simpler, more convenient way to charge EVs because it eliminates the hassle of handling charging cables and offers a new way to charge vehicles at rest or in motion. But, is wireless charging practical, or is it just fantasy?

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