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Soldiers in U.S. Army to be outfitted with tiny spy drones [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 12 February 2019 [Share with a friend]( [IEEE SPECS & TECHS - Your Industrial Market Resource for Product, News, Technology & Applications] [IEEE SPECS & TECHS - Your Industrial Market Resource for Product, News, Technology & Applications] TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS [] [Versatile EMI Filters Range — High Quality and Cost Effective]( [Versatile EMI filters range — high quality and cost effective]( Digi-Key Electronics [XP Power]( has introduced a range of chassis mount and IEC inlet [EMI filters]( with current ratings from 1 A to 20 A that satisfy the requirement for equipment to conform to the latest EMC emissions and immunity standards. The [filters]( aimed at medical and IT device manufacturers, are suitable for any electrical or electronic equipment that is powered from a single-phase AC supply. 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[Learn more]( R&D REPORT [Soldiers in U.S. Army to be outfitted with tiny spy drones]( [Soldiers in U.S. Army to be outfitted with tiny spy drones]( The drones are almost entirely silent, as they hover discreetly over the battlefield, stealthily [detecting and identifying potential threats]( in the battlefield and relaying high-definition images and live videos of the battlefield back to the operator. For more on this subject, subscribe to the Engineering360 e-Newsletter [Defense & Security Technology](. [View now]( [Roomba maker introduces new lawnmower robot]( [Roomba maker introduces new lawnmower robot]( In an effort to gain a foothold in the smart robotic technologies market, iRobot Corp., the maker of the venerable Roomba robotic vacuum, has introduced a robotic mower called Terra that [includes navigation technology that maps lawns]( in order to cut in straight or back-and-forth lines. [More videos](... 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