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Tommy Cummings is a freelance writer/editor based in Texas. He's had a journalism career that has spanned more than 40 years. He contributes to Texas Monthly and Oklahoma Today magazines. He's also worked at The Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, San Francisco Chronicle, and others. Tommy covered the dot-com boom in Silicon Valley and has been a digital content and audience engagement editor at news outlets. Tommy worked at Mouser Electronics from 2018 to 2021 as a technical content and product content specialist.

New Tech Tuesdays: Smarter at the Edge: AI-Accelerated MCUs for Industrial IoT

On January 27, 2026 in All, Automation, Industrial, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics by Caitlin Hartman

Discover how edge AI and embedded accelerators enable real-time analytics, predictive maintenance, and anomaly detection for industrial IoT applications.

Tagged With: ai accelerators, anomaly detection, edge ai, embedded systems, iiot, industrial iot, low-power ai, predictive maintenance, real-time analytics, rohm mcus, smart factories

Modernising Power Path Design with Nexperia Ideal Diode Devices

On January 26, 2026 in Power by Nexperia

Integrated ideal diodes combine the advantages of Schottky diodes and MOSFETs by offering low forward voltage drop and reverse current blocking, enabling efficient and scalable power architectures in systems with multiple supplies.

Tagged With: battery-powered device protection, low rds(on) mosfet applications, power path design, redundant power system design, reverse polarity protection diode, schottky vs traditional diode

Why the First True AI Revolution Will Happen on the Factory Floor

On January 23, 2026 in Automation, Computing, IoT, Motor Control, Power, RF, Robotics, Sensors by Nicolette Emmino

The real test for AI isn't happening in chat tools or productivity apps. It's taking shape inside factories, where systems must operate under complex constraints and the consequences of errors are magnified.

Tagged With: adaptive manufacturing, ai factory, ai in industrial systems, ai in manufacturing, digital twin manufacturing, digital twins, factory automation, factory floor ai, industrial ai, industrial digital transformation, manufacturing innovation, nvidia siemens partnership, siemens ces 2026, smart factories

New Tech Tuesdays: Edge AI Motion Sensing for Wearables

On January 20, 2026 in Industrial, Low Power, New Tech Tuesdays, Sensors by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Edge AI motion sensing enables wearables and industrial devices to process motion data locally for real-time, low-power, and privacy-focused applications.

Tagged With: ar/vr interfaces, bosch bhi385, edge ai motion sensing, embedded ai, gesture recognition, imu sensors, low-power processing, predictive maintenance, smart sensors, wearable technology

Combatting the Dead Internet Theory in an AI World

On January 19, 2026 in Computing, IoT, Security by Becks Simpson

The rise of generative AI and algorithmic curation is giving new life to the Dead Internet Theory, but companies can use verification, education, and transparency to fight back.

Tagged With: ai-generated content, algorithmic curation, bot traffic, brand transparency, dead internet theory, enterprise strategies, future of the internet, generative ai, internet authenticity, online trust

Emerging Battery Testing Approaches: A New Era of Diagnostics

On January 16, 2026 in Automotive, Energy Harvesting, Industrial, IoT, Power, Sensors, Wide Bandgap by Liam Critchley

Even though different battery testing approaches have been developed over the years, the growing power and safety demands are prompting new testing approaches that can probe smaller-scale degradation mechanisms and defects for QC, in-field diagnostics, and R&D stages.

Tagged With: battery modeling, battery r&d, battery testing, ec-ms diagnostics, energy storage, graphene hall sensor, lithium-ion safety, physics-based simulation, pybamm, thermal runaway prevention

NearFi Delivers Contactless Power and Data for Automation

On January 14, 2026 in Automation, Connectors, Industrial, Wireless by Phoenix Contact

Industrial systems like work carriers and rotary tables require reliable power and data despite constant motion. Phoenix Contact NearFi couplers provide contactless, real-time transmission that eliminates fragile wiring and slip rings, reducing costly downtime.

Tagged With: contactless power, ethernet coupler, factory automation connectivity, industrial automation, nearfi, phoenix contact, robot tool change, rotary table, slip ring replacement, workpiece carrier

New Tech Tuesdays: Solar-Powered Industrial Automation: Efficiency Off the Grid

On January 13, 2026 in Automation, Energy Harvesting, Industrial, Motor Control, New Tech Tuesdays, Power by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Discover how solar-powered automation and MPPT-driven motor control are revolutionizing off-grid industrial systems with sustainable, flexible solutions.

Tagged With: energy harvesting, hybrid energy systems, industrial automation, mppt algorithms, off-grid solutions, schneider electric atv320, solar motor control, solar-powered automation, sustainable industrial design, variable speed drives

Engineering Nature: Electronics Driving Seagrass Restoration

On January 7, 2026 in Automation, Energy Harvesting, IoT, Robotics, Sensors by Mark Patrick

Tandem Ventures and Project Seagrass scale seagrass restoration across UK coastal ecosystems, combining precision engineering and innovative electronics to explore how ecological recovery can be accelerated while safeguarding delicate underwater habitats.

Tagged With: automated seed collection, ecological regeneration, esp32-s3, imu sensors, iot marine systems, precision engineering, project seagrass, seagrass restoration, uk coastal habitats, underwater electronics

New Tech Tuesdays: USB 3.2 Gen 2x1: High-Speed Design Made Simple

On January 6, 2026 in Computing, Connectors, Dev Tools, Industrial, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays by Mouser Technical Content Staff

USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 delivers 10Gbps over a single lane, simplifying PCB design for embedded, FPGA, and IoT systems. Explore its benefits and dev tools.

Tagged With: embedded usb interface, ez-usb fx10 kit, fpga usb solutions, high-speed usb, iot usb connectivity, single-lane usb routing, usb 10gbps, usb 3.2 gen 2x1, usb development tools, usb type-c design

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