Military equipment must withstand electromagnetic interference from external environments while also limiting its own electromagnetic production. The military has specified electromagnetic output and resistance thresholds…
Enclosure & Environmental Ratings: An Overview
Rugged tech must perform under challenging conditions. Because specific hazards vary in location and situation, standards exist to classify equipment performance. IP and NEMA ratings…
Tardigrade Tough NEMA-Rated Touchscreens
Tardigrades are tough critters, capable of surviving impossible environments. From the vacuum of space to extreme temperatures and dangerous chemicals, tardigrades continue thriving and reproducing…
Monitoring COVID-19 via an Unlikely Source: Wastewater
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, wastewater has garnered attention as a testing source for monitoring the virus. Wastewater management is also undergoing rapid changes for…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Shipboard Equipment
Shipboard equipment and systems must withstand various degrees of shock and vibration from both their environment and their own internal components. The military has specified…
South Carolina Manufacturing Week
Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation declaring the week of October 5-9 as South Carolina Manufacturing Week. The goal of the proclamation is to recognize…
Digital Identity for Improved Security and Experiences
Smart cities promise improved traffic, cleaner and more efficient waste management and greater public safety. As devices become smarter and more connected, human engagement with…
Types of Neural Networks
Previously, we discussed how neural networks work and their applications. The many different types of neural networks can be grouped into categories. Feedforward Neural Networks…
Biosensors & Biometrics for COVID-19 Detection
Biosensors use biological molecules to detect chemicals while biometrics use identification methods based on unique physical attributes, like a fingerprint, iris or voice patterns. These…