King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia and is a private research university. In 2003, KAUST was reported to be one of the fastest growing research and citation records in the world. Their mind is set upon people’s safety and that is the reason why the team is using 3D printing functionality to develop a low-cost, dependable system to signal danger. Early warnings in a critique hazard incident, such as forest fire or chemical leak, is the only way to save people’s lives. Read more >>
Self-driving vehicles are what every competitor in the automotive industry wants to master. Everyone is trying to come out with self-driving cars but with that comes a lot of stress and liability because it is being driven by a computer. I think it is going to be a hard thing for us as human beings to adapt but I think with time it will just be normal. Read more >>
Kingston Digital, the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, has recently shifted the focus on their most recent Secure Digital (SD) card onto drones, which require the use of memory as well. The Kingston Technology Corporation currently owns 59% of the third-party DRAM module market share worldwide, as the company is the largest independent producer of DRAM memory modules. They are also arguably the second largest provider of flash memory. Kingston Digital’s latest microSD Action Camera UHS-I U3 (Speed Class 3) card was unveiled at the end of March. This microSD card was designed for use in action cameras, such as the GoPro, as well as in drones. Kingston Digital’s UHS-I U3 card is capable of supporting 4K video at 30 frames per second or high definition video at 240 frames per second. These cards will initially be available in 16 GB as well as 32 GB, with the release for 64 GB soon to follow. Kingston’s flash card business manager, Jean Wong, has suggested that the market for regular-sized SD cards has been on a gradual decline, although there has been an increase in demand for the smaller footprint of microSD cards. Read more >>
Cherry Electrical Products has helped design a “hackable” programmable, battery-free wireless doorbell, using its specialized energy harvesting switch. The doorbell can operate wirelessly and without any battery or external power supply. Cherry Electrical Products was founded in 1953 and has been specializing in micro switches, sensors, electrical controls and touch controls. Read more >>
Lightweight, high-performance metals giant Alcoa is investing $22 million in Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology at its facility in Whitehall, Michigan. The investment will enable Alcoa to capture growing demand for advanced titanium, nickel, and 3D-printed parts for the world’s bestselling jet engines. HIP involves the simultaneous application of high pressure and temperatures to significantly improve the mechanical properties and quality of cast products, such as blades and structures for jet engines. Demonstrating its support for the expansion, the City of Whitehall has approved a 12-year Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption valued at over $1,000,000. Read more >>
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