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World’s first low visual fatigue certification service for electronic devices launched by SGS & CNIS

Demo platform accelerates design of economical micro-power management for IoT devices powered by energy harvesters

Secured NFC tags from Infineon prevent counterfeiting & enhance brand experience

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Nexeon raises over $200m to fund next-gen battery materials manufacturing

- Report from the US: Autonomous last mile delivery for enterprise operations now reality (02/08/2022)
  
  Faction selects Point One Navigation to help guide its autonomous B2B delivery fleets. Self-driving micro-logistics & vehicle-on-demand transportation firm, Faction is partnering with precise positioning technology expert, Point One Navigation to bring right-sized driverless delivery & transportation solutions to market in the USA.
- Next leap in robotic soldering technology from Promation USA & Altus (01/08/2022)
  
  Speed, efficiency & accuracy are buzzwords often used within electronics manufacturing. Advanced robotic technology is helping companies to achieve these production goals. One company leading the way in soldering systems is electronics manufacturing capital equipment distributor, Altus Group’s partner, Promation USA, with the launch of its new Panda 500 Series.
- Senseleq launched to address changing current measurement needs driven by the energy transition (27/07/2022)
  
  A new joint-venture company, Senseleq has been announced to help deliver accurate, reliable measurement solutions for the next generation electrical grid, drawing upon market & technology expertise of leading companies.
- EVs as buffer storage for solar power: Infineon & Delta enable bidirectional charging at home (27/07/2022)
  
  On hot summer days, the share of solar power in the energy mix reaches record levels. But what to do when the sun is not shining? With bidirectional charging, solar power is stored in EVs & home batteries – and fed back into the home grid in the evening hours or when needed to operate household appliances. This protects the environment, saves money & creates further incentives for switching to emission-free electromobility.
- UK’s first magnet refinery gets financial boost as first-ever strategy for supply of critical minerals published (22/07/2022)
  
  Multi-million pound investment in UK’s first-ever magnet materials refinery – the second-largest outside of China – launches alongside UK Critical Minerals Strategy.
- No need for keys! Paving the way for smart locks powered contactlessly via your mobile phone (22/07/2022)
  
  In future, using keys may become a thing of the past in many areas of life. Semiconductor manufacturer, Infineon Technologies is launching a solution that can be used to open & close locks via your mobile phone – without any batteries in the lock. The application gets the power it needs contactlessly from the mobile phone, using energy harvesting.
- Flying taxis & vaccine carrying drones: £12 million fund to drive tech innovation across the UK (21/07/2022)
  
  A new £12 millon fund will support regulators & local authorities develop initiatives that help businesses bring innovative technology-led products & services to market.
- New eBook from Microchip & Mouser highlights flexibility & function of embedded solutions (21/07/2022)
  
  Electronic components distributor, Mouser Electronics has announced a new eBook in collaboration with microcontroller & integrated circuit manufacturer, Microchip Technology exploring the use of embedded microcontrollers in device design. In 'Effortless Embedded Solutions', industry thought leaders offer unique perspectives on how Microchip microcontrollers can simplify device design for medical, safety & IoT (Internet of Things) applications.
- New variable DC power supply aids electrical testing for solar cell manufacturers (21/07/2022)
  
  One-size-fits-all REOTRON power supply will help manufacturers overcome long lead times & other challenges of manufacturing solar panels, amid post-COVID supply chain disruption, surging energy costs & growing demand for renewables.

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