Are you ready for the new industrial revolution?

Many experts agree that we are on the cusp of a fourth major industrial revolution. But what can industry learn from what has gone before to ensure they are not left behind in our new hyper-connected world? In the late 18th century, the British industrial revolution began a process that would transform humanity forever. A century…

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Nordic-powered Arduino evaluation kit delivers battery efficient range extension to makers and developers of IoT solutions

Nordic Semiconductor collaborates with Skyworks Solutions and Embedded Masters to provide long range, low power, nRF51 DK compatible development platform Oslo, Norway 2016/09/19 Nordic Semiconductor today announced that Denver, CO-based Embedded Masters has released the EMRF-nRF51-SKY66111-11 Bluetooth® low energy long range Arduino -form factor evaluation kit. The evaluation kit is the result of a collaboration…

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Nordic Semiconductor nRF52 Series-based Bluetooth low energy module provides best-in-class processor performance in ultra compact form factor

Insight SiP’s ISP1507 module employs Nordic’s next generation nRF52832 SoC to allow manufacturers to easily develop space-constrained Bluetooth low energy connected products for demanding IoT, home automation, and wearables applications Oslo, Norway 2016/09/15 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that France-based Insight SiP has selected Nordic’s next generation nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart)…

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Pressure-sensitive smart insoles offer ANT+ and Bluetooth low energy wireless connectivity to help runners improve running form

Podoon Insoles employ Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51422 multiprotocol SoC to capture running form data on iOS and Android smartphones as well as sportswatches Oslo, Norway 2016/09/14 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that China-based Podoon (Xiamen) Technology Co. Limited, has selected the nRF51422 multiprotocol System-on-Chip (SoC) for the Podoon Insoles, pressure-sensitive insoles designed to improve running form. The…

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Equipment tracking through integrated, open services

By Torbjørn Øvrebekk September 13, 2016 Tracking equipment in a large facility is a difficult task. Checking inventory for things such as location, condition and battery life can be very time-consuming. In this article we look at a few ways to make this process smarter, simpler and quicker. Simple tracking using beacons The simplest method of equipment…

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Is electronic skin the future of wearables?

By Get Connected Blog September 6, 2016 Recent advances in the development of conductive, transparent and cheap nanofiber film could lead to major changes in the future of wearables. Would you wear an electronic skin? The wearable branch of the IoT industry is still in its infancy. Developments such as smart clothes that help athletes train and perform better and help manage children…

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Nordic Semiconductor introduces secure and signed over-the-air firmware updates in latest nRF5 SDK to help improve device security

Nordic’s newly released nRF5 SDK v12.0 allows firmware updates over-the-air to be accompanied by a secure signature that ensures the update comes from a verified and trusted source. In addition, the SDK now supports the Arduino development kit used with the Nordic nRF52832 SoC-based Arduino Primo base board, features a CMSIS configuration Wizard that allows…

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Nordic-powered Bluetooth low energy development kit offers complete turnkey solution for rapid Internet of Things product development

Developed by Taiwanese MtM Technology Corporation, the MtM IoT Development Kit comes in a small form factor, is based on an nRF51822 SoC, and includes ready-to-go firmware and software Oslo, Norway 2016/09/01 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Taiwan-based MtM Technology Corporation has selected Nordic’s nRF51822 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart) System-on-Chip (SoC)…

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Wearables could help manage children with autism

www.blog.nordicsemi.com If you have a child with autism, you’ll know just how stressful stimulation overload can be. Wearable technology could soon help anticipate an episode and allow parents to remove the child from a stressful situation. Although the exact nature of stimulation overload is different for every child on the autism spectrum, wearables can be used…

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