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More government financing for solar power?
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Putting people in the path of safety
Your safety systems should not depend on the ability of individuals to react in an emergency. » more
Update on digital certificates
The discussion early in August is back in the headlines as hackers gain stolen documents to pose as Google. » more
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Machine Safety: Can end user companies comply with ISO 13849-1: 2006 without design engineering resources?
ISO 13849-1: 2006, an international machine safety standard, is written for individuals who perform design responsibilities for control systems. What are end users responsibilities? » more
Machine safety risk level assessment priority: Possibility, severity, or frequency?
Which factor has the highest priority for assessing hazard risk levels: possibility, severity, or frequency? The ANSI B11.0 – 2010 standard may help. » more
Machine Safety: Is upgrading to solid state enough?
Moving machine guarding solutions to solid-state-based components from hard-wired components has been a persistent U.S. discussion since 2002. Are solid-state components enough to provide effective... » more
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Time to buy that electric car?
Have we reached the tipping point where an electric car will be cheaper? Watch this video. » more
Wireless electric Rolls-Royce
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Understanding machine safety analysis in the U.S. (Part 2)
If you struggle trying to figure out how OSHA, ANSI, and ISO relate, you’re not alone. Part 2: Reaping rewards. » more
Understanding machine safety analysis in the U.S. (Part 1)
If you struggle trying to figure out how OSHA, ANSI, and ISO relate, you’re not alone. Part 1: What does OSHA want? » more
Who will be in your control room in 2016?
Demographic inevitabilities are going to cause huge changes in our workforces over the next few years. Are you ready? » more
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An addition to smartphones, offloaded by Wi-Fi
The new Wi-Fi Alliance initiative of Passpoint will allow users to connect to hotspots seamlessly without having to go through the laborious authentication process. » more
Silicon Labs buys leading ZigBee IC supplier, Ember
Texas-based wireless IC and module provider Silicon Labs has announced it is purchasing Ember Corporation for a sum of around $72 million » more
Two trends that are generating high growth for ARM based COM products
The highlight of any industry analyst’s calendar is visiting the major tradeshows of their respective technology areas. Embedded World 2012 did not disappoint. » more
More government financing for solar power?Hasn’t the Solyndra scandal taught us anything? What is the appeal of solar power anyway? » more
Putting people in the path of safetyYour safety systems should not depend on the ability of individuals to react in an emergency. » more
Update on digital certificatesThe discussion early in August is back in the headlines as hackers gain stolen documents to pose as Google. » more
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Machine Safety: Can end user companies comply with ISO 13849-1: 2006 without design engineering resources?ISO 13849-1: 2006, an international machine safety standard, is written for individuals who perform design responsibilities for control systems. What are end users responsibilities? » more
Machine safety risk level assessment priority: Possibility, severity, or frequency?Which factor has the highest priority for assessing hazard risk levels: possibility, severity, or frequency? The ANSI B11.0 – 2010 standard may help. » more
Machine Safety: Is upgrading to solid state enough?Moving machine guarding solutions to solid-state-based components from hard-wired components has been a persistent U.S. discussion since 2002. Are solid-state components enough to provide effective... » more
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Time to buy that electric car?Have we reached the tipping point where an electric car will be cheaper? Watch this video. » more
Wireless electric Rolls-RoyceHave the ultimate in luxury and satisfy your inner technology geek all at once. » more
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Understanding machine safety analysis in the U.S. (Part 2)If you struggle trying to figure out how OSHA, ANSI, and ISO relate, you’re not alone. Part 2: Reaping rewards. » more
Understanding machine safety analysis in the U.S. (Part 1)If you struggle trying to figure out how OSHA, ANSI, and ISO relate, you’re not alone. Part 1: What does OSHA want? » more
Who will be in your control room in 2016?Demographic inevitabilities are going to cause huge changes in our workforces over the next few years. Are you ready? » more
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An addition to smartphones, offloaded by Wi-FiThe new Wi-Fi Alliance initiative of Passpoint will allow users to connect to hotspots seamlessly without having to go through the laborious authentication process. » more
Silicon Labs buys leading ZigBee IC supplier, EmberTexas-based wireless IC and module provider Silicon Labs has announced it is purchasing Ember Corporation for a sum of around $72 million » more
Two trends that are generating high growth for ARM based COM productsThe highlight of any industry analyst’s calendar is visiting the major tradeshows of their respective technology areas. Embedded World 2012 did not disappoint. » more
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