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Our June Hardware Roundup video host isKat, a Software Engineer here at Fictiv! Our highlights this month include cell tower balloons, unique robotic designs, and tariff tension updates.
Hardware Knowledge
- The time-intensiveCNC processbehind Apple’s new Mac Pro grille design. + End-of-lifeAirPod impact.
- Rivian’s battery system can transition tostationary energy storageat the end of the vehicle’s life. Its “second-life batteries” will be used in amicrogrid projectin Puerto Rico.
- Falco’s new liquid-cooledelectric motor designis designed to increase e-bike power. + A puncture-proofairless wheel design.
- An in-depth look at the hierarchy and communication patterns ofswarm drones. + How Loon’scell tower balloonsformed a mesh network in the air above Peru.
- Build-A-Bot:How are robotic designers developing materials that combine the durability of common robots with the gentleness of asoft robot? Here’s how tobuild the right touch.
- Thesekinetic mirrorsuse motion and laser sensors to “see” the person standing in front.
- Teardown Corner:See how the iRobot Braava Robot Mop navigates your rugged household environment. Check out ourElectric Shaver Showdownto see which shaver has a motor not commonly found in consumer electronics.
行业News
- As semiconductor companiesgain tractionin the automotive industry, they have to keep up with stringent quality requirements. + How consumers are responding toadvanced automotiveassistance systems.
- How the cost ofmaking and launching satelliteshas caused new space businesses to emerge. +假SpaceX test reportsand part certifications.
- Apossible 25% import taxon nearly all consumer goods imported from China has put companies in crisis mode. Apple may be preparing to move 15-30% of itsproduction capacity to Southeast Asia.
- Earth metaldemand vs. supplywhen creating lithium batteries for a low carbon future. + Howrare earth metalsplay into the trade war.
- Amazon cloned a neighborhoodto have delivery robot Scout test navigation in real and simulated environments.New robotic technologyin Amazon sortation centers can reduce missed sorts by 50% compared to other solutions.
Events + Community
Events:
- Discuss complex problems with practical robotics at acoffee meetup in Pasadenaon June 28.
- July’sSF Hardware Happy Hourwill be on Tuesday, July 9.
Jobs:
- Check out product, design, and hardware engineering roles atHoneywellandWaymo.
- We have open rolesacross all departmentshere at Fictiv.
For the Love of Ice Cream
To welcome everyone into summer, here’s a GIF ofhow ice cream sandwiches是由。
See you next month!
