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Cameron Coward - Senior Technology Writer at Avnet at Avnet

Cameron Coward is a senior technology writer at Avnet. Before transitioning to a writing career, he was a mechanical designer/drafter with experience in the biomedical, automotive and security industries. He is the author of "Idiot’s Guides: 3D Printing" and "A Beginner’s Guide to 3D Modeling: A Guide to Autodesk Fusion 360."

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Solar and wind farm
Batteries won’t do for renewable energy storage
By Cameron Coward   -   June 29, 2022
Technical article
Solar and wind energy has a serious drawback: it isn’t always available on-demand. These methods enable renewable energy storage that can meet demand throughout the day and night.
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Simulating the sun: Considerations for grow light design
By Cameron Coward   -   May 9, 2022
Technical article
The ability of the LEDs in today’s horticultural systems to accurately simulate the sun, and in fact any desired portion of the light spectrum, is leading to higher crop yields and profits. Here is a look at some of the key design considerations.
3D printed enclosures
Are consumer MSLA resin 3D printers good for prototyping enclosures?
By Cameron Coward   -   May 3, 2022
Technical article
Because MSLA printers are now at price points competitive with budget FFF printers, we wanted to find out if they’re suitable for 3D printing for prototype enclosures. This article examines the possibilities and challenges.
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Prevent facial recognition spoofing with stereo vision
By Cameron Coward   -   May 2, 2022
Technical article
Without any additional protection, image sensor-based facial recognition is easy to spoof with a printed photo. We explore hardware options to prevent this spoofing, including Avnet’s own dual-camera mezzanine for Ultra96-V2 development boards.
mars rover simulation
Six cool new autonomous technologies
By Cameron Coward   -   January 31, 2022
Technical article
From planes, trains, and automobiles to farm equipment and Martian rovers, engineers are extending the capabilities of autonomous technologies to achieve simple productivity improvements and a better understanding of big issues like global warming.
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Five ways for engineers to spend their holiday gift cards
By Cameron Coward   -   December 22, 2021
Technical article
At Avnet, we understand that you’re difficult to shop for. Not to worry! We’re here to help you find some fun ways to spend those gift cards on the things you really want.