Next-Generation Vanta™ Handheld XRF Analyzers Combine Performance with Comfort

The Vanta series is powered by proprietary Axon Technology™, XRF signal processing that uses ultra-low-noise electronics to deliver higher X-ray counts per second for fast, repeatable results.

Trusted all over the world in the harshest environments, Vanta analyzers are used by thousands of customers in applications such as scrap recycling, mining, metal fabrication, positive material identification (PMI), environmental assessment, scientific research and education.

LAPIS Technology Introduces the Industry's First Speech Synthesis ICs Dedicated to AVAS in Electric Vehicles

The system of new ICs can be controlled by simple commands, allowing warning sound to be started in less than one-tenth the time of conventional MCU-generated systems.

An included fault detection function detects both erroneous communication with the main controller and erroneous oscillation caused by external components, contributing to vehicle reliability.

The drone is designed to support U.S. military operations, public safety organizations, and U.S. government agencies in a variety of environments. It is both Blue UAS Certified, which indicates its approval by the Department of Defense, and FAA Remote ID approved.

The Company’s collaboration through the Thermal by FLIR^® program will enable Teal to move beyond customary ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) capabilities and into the realm of tactical edge capability, battlefield management, and critical decision-making support designed to meet or exceed the SRR requirements.

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Into the Tech Beyond

In the realm of sc-fi, "Minority Report" and "Blade Runner" captured us with their tech marvels. Particularly, the concepts of spiders and spinners stand out as both fascinating and eerily plausible.

Blade Runner

In the movie, flying cars, known as spinners, emit distinctive sounds to communicate their presence and movement. This is called AVAS technology and it's used in electric and hybrid vehicles to generate artificial sound to ensure pedestrians and others can hear the vehicle approaching, especially when operating at low speeds where traditional engine noise might be minimal.

Blade Runner's flying cars would need modern AVAS technologies used for safety and communication features in today's vehicles.

Minority Report

The PreCrime unit employs AI-controlled drones called spiders for surveillance and reconnaissance.

These spider-like robots can crawl on walls, navigate tight spaces, and have the capability to scan individuals for criminal activity. They operate autonomously and execute their surveillance tasks without direct human control. Yikes!

The Precog System in Minority Report involves a significant analytical component, hence the comparison to handheld XRF analyzers. In the movie, this tech aims to prevent future crimes, but in reality, handheld XRF analyzers are used for preventive purposes in fields such as environmental monitoring, quality control, and safety inspections.

These tech innovations mirror modern-day drones and surveillance systems, while the spinners echo ongoing developments in autonomous vehicles. What will Hollywood dream up next?

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Olimex Launches ESP32 Boards with PoE and Open-Source Hardware

Today, Olimex introduced two Open Source Hardware boards featuring the ESP32 microcontroller by Espressif Systems. These versatile board variants offer Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Power-Over-Ethernet support, and an optional 16MB of Flash storage.

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