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The Big Push to Bring Physical Buttons Back

On March 5, 2026 in Automation, General, IoT by Matt Campbell

Physical buttons are poised to make a comeback in cars, appliances, and everyday devices as designers prioritize safety, usability, and human-machine interaction.

Tagged With: appliance design, automotive controls, capacitive touch, haptic feedback, hmi, human-machine interface, interface ergonomics, physical buttons, safety in design, tactile controls, user experience

New Tech Tuesdays: Edge AI Powers Real-Time Industrial Automation

On March 3, 2026 in All, Automation, Dev Tools, Industrial, New Tech Tuesdays, RF by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Edge AI is moving from pilot projects into production as smaller models, better hardware, and lower data movement costs reshape industrial system design.

Tagged With: advantech aom-2721, edge ai, edge ml models, embedded ai, industrial automation ai, industrial edge computing, industrial iot ai, low-latency ai, machine vision inference, qualcomm qcs6490

How Robotic Swarms Are Advancing Tomorrow’s Autonomous Systems

On February 26, 2026 in Automation, Industrial, Robotics, Sensors by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Swarm robotics enables scalable, resilient automation for factories, farms, and rescue missions using advanced communication and positioning technologies.

Tagged With: agricultural robotics, autonomous drones, drone swarms, edge computing robotics, industrial inspection drones, manet communication, search and rescue drones, slam positioning, smart factory automation, swarm robotics

How IoT Architecture Is Reinventing Livestock Farming

On February 12, 2026 in Automation, Industrial, IoT, Sensors, Wireless by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Connected livestock systems are revolutionizing agriculture. Explore how IoT architecture—spanning edge sensors, fog gateways, and cloud analytics—delivers real-time insights, optimizes herd health, and tackles engineering challenges in power, communication, and scalability for today’s farms.

Tagged With: cloud analytics, connected cow technology, edge computing agriculture, fog computing, iot livestock farming, livestock health monitoring, lorawan connectivity, power management sensors, smart agriculture systems, wireless protocols agriculture

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

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

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

Blockchain for Embedded Systems: Secure IoT and Edge Devices

On December 29, 2025 in Automation, Industrial, IoT, Security by Mike Parks

Blockchain is not just for crypto. By anchoring trust, identity, and data integrity at the network’s edge, it helps embedded systems become more secure, autonomous, and verifiable—from smart factories to IoT devices operating in a connected, decentralized world.

Tagged With: blockchain for embedded systems, decentralized access control, device identity, edge computing, industrial iot, iot security, secure firmware updates, smart contracts, supply chain provenance, tamper-proof data

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