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    The Hybrid Connection Behind Robotic Intelligence

    The Hybrid Connection Behind Robotic Intelligence

    ­As robotics become more capable, their electrical architectures are becoming more complex. More sensors, actuators, vision systems and controllers must operate within increasingly compact machines, while power and data still need to be delivered reliably through constantly moving joints. Here, Brad Cunningham, di
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    Date:
    09/28/2026
    Infineon's PSOC Control C3 Performance Line Sets new Standard for Real-Time Control and PQC Security

    Infineon PSOC™ Control C3 Performance Line combines high-performance real-time control with post-quantum support for next-generation power and motor control applications.

    ­Infineon Technologies AG announced the launch of its PSOC™ Control C3 Performance Line microcontroller family to enable real-time control for power and motor applications. The new family of microcontrollers (MCUs) offers best-in-class performance through high control loop frequency, accuracy and system efficiency. Ba
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    Date:
    09/23/2026
    Melexis Expands Pico-Resolver Family with 5V Variant for Compact Motor Applications

    Melexis Expands Pico-Resolver Family with 5V Variant for Compact Motor Applications

    ­Melexis introduces the MLX90381 5V, expanding its compact Triaxis® pico-resolver to support a wider range of automotive, alternative mobility and robotics motor applications. Unlike rigid TMR solutions, this new 5V variant delivers unrivaled placement flexibility. This design freedom is exactly what enables en
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    Date:
    09/02/2026
    Why Smart Factories Are Still Leaving AI on the Table

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    Figure 1: AI adoption far outpaces confidence in system readiness.

    ­Yet despite billions in investment and years of experimentation, a striking number of manufacturers are still not realizing the full operational value of smart factories, artificial intelligence, spatial computing, autonomous robotics, and real time data processing. According to a 2025 State of AI in Man
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    Date:
    09/01/2026
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