Avionics, Aerospace, and Defense Software

18 Jun 13

Software integrity as critical as the systems it controls

Parker Aerospace recently signed a contract with China Aviation Industry Corp. (AVIC) to provide improved flight control actuation systems, a deal that will enhance the safety and quality of AVIC's...

18 Jun 13

DoD to increase IT spending

The Department of Defense is set to increase its IT budget in 2014, in order to improve the quality of the hardware and software it uses.

17 Jun 13

Embedded software tools focused on reliability, standards adherence

Software development tools within the aerospace and defense sector are becoming more focused on the reliability and quality of the end product, but embedded software testing is still a critical...

14 Jun 13

Robots learning about the world around them

Embedded software, when combined with sensors and cameras, can help robots gather data about the environment in their vicinity and make decisions about how to move, what to pick up and how to behave...

14 Jun 13

Rockwell Collins integrates new technology with current avionics software lineup

Rockwell Collins recently adopted new terrain warning and avoidance technology to be integrated with its avionics systems for rotorcraft, improving overall safety of its platform.
Automotive Software

6 Jun 13

Toyota recalls nearly 250,000 vehicles

Toyota recently announced another recall of vehicles, targeting its 2010 Prius hybrid and Lexus HS 250h models

6 Jun 13

Innovation happening fast in automotive software sector

Automotive software solutions have advanced considerably in recent years, reaching a tipping point that has contributed to widespread innovation in the sector.

5 Jun 13

Safety a two-way street with self-driving cars

While the U.S. Transportation Department recently released a statement that self-driving cars shouldn't be allowed on the roads yet outside of testing, the office did note that autonomous driving...

31 May 13

Safety a vital concern as automobile software improves

The embedded software systems, infotainment technologies and other solutions finding a place in automobiles can lead to a major problem - driver distraction.

30 May 13

Visteon making major advances in automotive software

The number of of embedded software solutions, cables, computing systems and sensors in contemporary automobiles can be staggering.
Industrial Controls Software

13 Jun 13

Embedded software demand could rise as Ethernet gains steam in real-time networks

Real-time data distribution is a key capability in industrial settings and in network systems that demand extremely rapid data transmission, such as within automobile networks.

5 Jun 13

Engineers developing robots that can walk

Human-like movement has been a major challenge in the robotics industry, as developing bipedal limbs and embedded software solutions that offer robots enough intelligence to move properly has proven...

4 Jun 13

Boeing using robots to accelerate manufacturing

Completing large manufacturing projects depends on a wide range of interconnected tasks that can often take an extended amount of time to complete. This is especially evident in efforts that combine...

3 Jun 13

Cornell scientist working on autonomous robots

Responding to changes in the environment and handling overly cluttered spaces are among the greatest challenges for robots.

24 May 13

Automated software testing necessary as robotics industry rises

Increased use of robotics solutions has wide implications in a variety of sectors. One area where the technology's growing prominence could have a major impact is the embedded software testing...
Medical Device Software

17 Jun 13

Emerging methods for food preparation dependent on intelligent device architectures

Intelligent devices can be used in conjunction with embedded software and specialized food preparation technologies to create custom meals from raw materials.

29 May 13

New medical device could have major impact on personal health

Advanced medical devices offer incredible potential for healthcare gains, especially when they give consumers the ability to track their personal health more effectively. However, these types of...

6 May 13

Japan unveiling nursing robot

Embedded software can accomplish a variety of tasks when designed to work with innovative robotics solutions. Nursing has become one such operation enabled by robots and embedded software. Japanese...

1 May 13

Robotics playing larger role in eldercare in Japan

Aging citizens are a problem in many parts of the world, as healthcare innovation is often necessary to support a large elderly population.

30 Apr 13

Robots and surgery - a natural match

Embedded software can make almost anything function intelligently, as the right software combined with cameras, sensors or similar tools can give a robot the ability to perform extremely delicate...
Business-Critical

15 Mar 13

CAT efforts accelerated through call for proposals

Consolidated audit trails are becoming an increasingly necessary component for businesses, especially those in the financial sector. However, compiling a CAT is an extremely difficult, time...
Railway Software

5 Jun 13

New Japanese bullet train begins tests

Japan's next "bullet" train, the L0 Series, has begun its first tests, with the cars being pulled along the maglev tracks by a maintenance vehicle.

21 May 13

Amtrak reveals new engines

Amtrak is in the midst of a long-term project to modernize its rail operations in a variety of ways.

9 May 13

Rise of industrial Ethernet points to growing demand for embedded software

Railway software, many automotive technologies and a variety of industrial software solutions depend heavily on network connectivity to provide the data transit capabilities that enable intelligent...

8 May 13

Effective testing can keep software projects on schedule

Many companies are facing mounting pressure to maximize the value of their product releases by getting them to the market at precisely the right time.

25 Apr 13

Regression testing vital for embedded software

Regression testing tools are becoming increasingly important in the embedded software testing sector, as efficient and ongoing test operations are vital to ensuring quality in final products.
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