Case Studies
Additively manufactured RF circuit sent into space
The project aims to analyse the RF properties of additively manufactured high-performance electronic devices (Hi-PEDs) in a space environment. [ + ]
Coating increases durability of EV management system
With the rise in demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, protecting battery systems from harsh environments has never been more critical. [ + ]
Interactive phone holder wins 2020 NFC Innovation Contest
The 2020 ST NFC Innovation Contest was a new initiative from STMicroelectronics that encouraged engineers and enthusiasts to shape the industry. [ + ]
Record broken for world's largest swarm of drones
Over 2000 miniature unmanned aerial vehicles were simultaneously launched into the night sky and at one point formed a flying dove with a wingspan of 600 m. [ + ]
A smart altimeter for aerial athletes
u-blox's GNSS technology is being used by Dekunu Technologies in a smart altimeter for skydivers, paragliders, wingsuit pilots and other aerial athletes. [ + ]
Low-pressure over-moulding solution gets the green light
Ampcontrol's lighting division, Burn Brite, commissioned Tarapath to provide a complete turnkey low-pressure over-moulding solution for the company's new Intrinsically Safe LED light. [ + ]
Combating COVID-19 with track-and-trace wearables
Available as either a wristband or a pendant, the TDS-50 has been developed by Electronic Precepts to present a highly effective track-and-trace solution. [ + ]
Using Tracealyzer to evaluate design decisions
The goal was to minimise transmitted radiofrequency distortions, under tight real-time deadlines. [ + ]
Proximity sensors encourage social distancing
Proximity and ranging sensors from STMicroelectronics are helping prevent disease transmission in products developed in response to the global pandemic. [ + ]
Perseverance rover heading to Mars
On 30 July 2020, an Atlas V rocket is scheduled to launch NASA's new Perseverance rover on its way to Mars. [ + ]
Wireless charging enabled for robot fleets
WiBotic provides wireless charging and power optimisation solutions that are integral to charging the rapidly growing ecosystem of aerial, mobile, marine and industrial robots. [ + ]
Machine learning system to detect wild animals on the road
Every two minutes there is an accident caused by wildlife on German roads, at a cost to the insurance industry of more than €600 million in 2015 alone. [ + ]
Wireless mesh networking cuts water metering costs
u-blox technology is being used in a data logger (pulse counter) for a smart water metering solution that relies on mesh networking to simplify deployment. [ + ]
Collaboration to grow a coral reef
CCell Renewables is on a mission to combat coastal erosion and enhance marine ecosystems by restoring and growing new coral reefs on a large scale. [ + ]
Brand protection using NFC
Embedded NFC tags authenticate a product, help checking its origin and promote the relationship between a brand and its consumers. [ + ]
