The Integration of AI and Robotics Creates New Opportunities

The Integration of AI and Robotics Creates New Opportunities

On the afternoon of September 18, the State Council Information Office held a series of themed press conferences on “High-Quality Completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan.” Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun answered reporters’ questions regarding the direction and achievements of China’s technological power construction over the next five years, systematically introducing significant progress … Read more

Industry Insights | What are Smart Sensors? How Do They Work?

Industry Insights | What are Smart Sensors? How Do They Work?

Introduction: A smart sensor is a device that acquires input from the physical environment and uses built-in computational resources to perform predefined functions when specific inputs are detected. It can also process data before transmission. Smart sensors are devices that acquire input from the physical environment and use built-in computational resources to perform predefined functions … Read more

Differences Between RS232 and RS485

Differences Between RS232 and RS485

RS232 and RS485 are two popular serial data communication protocols established by the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) for communication between systems and peripheral devices. Although they have been largely replaced by the USB standard on the PC side, they are still widely used in the industrial control field. What is the RS232 Protocol? The RS-232 … Read more

Prospects for Building an Ecosystem of Real-Time Operating Systems for Industrial Applications

Prospects for Building an Ecosystem of Real-Time Operating Systems for Industrial Applications

Click the “blue words” above to follow us! 2025.09.13 Word count: 2798 Estimated reading time: 7 minutes The leap in industrial production and industrial upgrading is closely dependent on the development of information technology, among which the key technology is embedded technology. This involves embedding computer systems into industrial products or manufacturing processes, providing industrial … Read more

How to Choose Visual Sensors? Domestic Solutions + Comprehensive Guide

How to Choose Visual Sensors? Domestic Solutions + Comprehensive Guide

Click the blue text Follow us This public account is a non-profit MEMS technology dynamic and industry reporting platform under the Guangdong Microtechnology Industrial Research Institute. We publish in-depth reports on MEMS, track industry dynamics, and provide technical popularization every week. This article is a technical popularization and is the 151st article of the public … Read more

Why is the Anti-Interference Capability of PLCs So Strong? An Insight from Internal Circuit Boards!

Why is the Anti-Interference Capability of PLCs So Strong? An Insight from Internal Circuit Boards!

Have you ever wondered why PLCs are so expensive (compared to control boards developed using STM32)? Why do they have such strong anti-interference capabilities? And why are they so stable?Today, let’s discuss these questions together, mainly from a hardware perspective!First, let’s take a look at the internal stacking structure of a PLC, as shown below:Generally … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Learning Mitsubishi PLC

A Beginner's Guide to Learning Mitsubishi PLC

Learning Mitsubishi PLC from scratch can be daunting for many. As an engineer with over 20 years in automation, I understand the confusion that comes with starting out. Today, I will introduce you to PLC, the “brain of the industry,” in the simplest way possible. What is a PLC? Why Learn It? A PLC (Programmable … Read more

Analysis of the 3D Printing Industry Based on Xometry’s Public Information

Analysis of the 3D Printing Industry Based on Xometry's Public Information

1. Market Capacity: Continuous Growth in Global and Chinese Markets, Increasing Share of Service Market According to data from Wohlers Associates, the global 3D printing market is expected to reach $21.9 billion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 9.1%; it is projected to grow to $114.5 billion by 2034 (a compound annual growth rate of … Read more

Domestic Lasers Have Accumulated Numerous New Technologies Awaiting Application in the 3D Printing Industry: An Exploration of Baochenxin Factory by Polar Bear

Domestic Lasers Have Accumulated Numerous New Technologies Awaiting Application in the 3D Printing Industry: An Exploration of Baochenxin Factory by Polar Bear

Abstract: After interviewing the laser product solution provider Baochenxin, Polar Bear has a vague feeling that in the future, whether for industrial-grade 3D printing with metals or non-metals like nylon, innovations and explorations in laser performance parameters of hardware will become one of the important breakthrough directions in the qualitative change process of 3D printing … Read more

Fear Not, Robots Are Fastening Screws in Factories, Even Faster Than Me

Fear Not, Robots Are Fastening Screws in Factories, Even Faster Than Me

In recent months, humanoid robots have repeatedly set records for large orders. In June, a company under China Mobiletendered for humanoid robot procurement projects, with a total bid package of 124 million yuan. This major project was ultimately won by Zhiyuan Robotics and Yushu Technology, with the former securing a full-size humanoid biped robot procurement … Read more