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Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo
Updated on October 29, 2024

What Is Computer Hardware?

Computer hardware consists of the physical components that allow a computer to function and comes in two categories: internal and external computer hardware.

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Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on October 25, 2024

What Is an Electronic Tattoo?

These tiny devices stick to the wearer’s skin and capture anything from vital signs to brain activity.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on October 24, 2024

18 Types of Sensors to Know

Sensors are the eyes and ears of autonomous machines and devices, powering everything from household virtual assistants to self-driving cars and industrial-grade robots.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on October 04, 2024

What Is Manufacturing Technology?

The cyber-physical convergence that’s redefining industrial practices is predicted to roll out slowly, integrating one layer at a time.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on October 03, 2024

Stereolithography (SLA): What It Is, How It Works

This 3D-printing technique uses photopolymer resins to fabricate everything from dentures to aircraft parts.

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Margo Steines Margo Steines
Updated on September 25, 2024

5 Top 5G Semiconductor Companies

The rise of 5G technology has created new opportunity for these semiconductor companies.

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Katlyn Gallo Katlyn Gallo
Updated on September 20, 2024

What Is I/O (Input/Output)?

I/O refers to the communication between an information system, like a computer or server, and another system or user. Here’s everything you need to know about I/O.

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Artem Oppermann Artem Oppermann
Updated on September 11, 2024

What Is a Transistor?

A transistor is a semiconductor that amplifies or switches electronic signals. Transistors serve as the basic building blocks of modern electronics.

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Yuval Boger Yuval Boger
Updated on September 09, 2024

What Should We Prioritize in Quantum Development?

Manufacturers, academia and end-users all have roles to play in developing quantum computing. So, what does each group care about most?

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on September 04, 2024

What Is Robot Operating System (ROS)?

It’s the middleware framework that’s standardized the way robotic sensors, actuators and processing components connect.

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