Wialon, a fleet management software provider, has announced an integration with Silicon Valley-based MapUp to deliver real-time toll billing and reimbursements for more than 4.2 million connected vehicles. The partnership combines Wialon’s GPS tracking capabilities with MapUp’s TollTally platform, enabling…
From tablets to trucks: Fortifying the supply chain with automated fleet diagnostics
Automated fleet diagnostics enhance supply chain resilience, writes DJ Oreb, President of Managed Services at DMI Efficient supply chains keep our communities running. Billions of metric tons ship each year to keep shelves stocked and operations humming. The American Trucking…
Hirose unveils compact TB4 automotive connector for high-temperature environments
Japanese connector manufacturer Hirose Electric has unveiled its TB4 series of two-piece FPC/FFC-to-board connectors, aimed at meeting the demanding requirements of next-generation automotive applications. The TB4 series is engineered to withstand operating temperatures of up to 125°C, allowing it to…
Anritsu targets automotive safety with new Hybrid eCall test platform
Japan’s Anritsu Corporation has launched what it claims is the world’s first evaluation system for Hybrid eCall, a next-generation automotive emergency communication standard designed to ensure uninterrupted connectivity across 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. The announcement comes as European regulators…
Jedsy turns to NXP’s Ultra-Wideband chips to land life-saving drones at hospital windows
NXP Semiconductors has announced that its Trimension Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology is enabling a new class of precision medical delivery drones developed by Swiss start-up Jedsy. The Jedsy X drone is the first in the world capable of docking directly at…
CSEM targets sudden illness behind the wheel with in-car monitoring system
Swiss research and technology centre CSEM has unveiled a driver safety system designed to reduce accidents caused by sudden illness behind the wheel. Known as DriverCheck, the system employs a miniaturised in-cabin camera and artificial intelligence to monitor heartbeat, breathing,…
Quintauris-Everspin partnership targets dependable open-standard processors for car industry
Quintauris, the industry consortium set up to promote compatibility in RISC-V-based products, has formed a strategic partnership with US memory maker Everspin Technologies to strengthen the reliability of open-standard processors in automotive and other safety-critical markets. The Munich-based organisation, which…
SICK unveils AI-powered sensor to cut collisions in outdoor machinery
German sensor manufacturer SICK has unveiled a new AI-enabled detection system designed to improve safety and cut downtime in outdoor industrial operations. The Visionary AI-Assist device, launched on Tuesday, integrates 2D and 3D image processing with an embedded AI chip…
Telenor IoT introduces IoT Drive for software-defined era
Telenor IoT has announced the launch of IoT Drive, a purpose-built solution engineered to meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry. IoT Drive delivers ultra-reliable, regulatory-compliant connectivity, empowering vehicle manufacturers to overcome the growing connectivity challenges of the software-defined…
Barhale adopts video telematics from SureCam
Barhale, a civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling company, has further strengthened its driver performance standards with the adoption of a video telematics solution from SureCam within its 300+ commercial fleet. Over the past 12 months, the company has recorded a…
