Robin Mitchell

Robin Mitchell is an electronic engineer who has been involved in electronics since the age of 13. After completing a BEng at the University of Warwick, Robin moved into the field of online content creation, developing articles, news pieces, and projects aimed at professionals and makers alike. Currently, Robin runs a small electronics business, MitchElectronics, which produces educational kits and resources.

Paper-based semiconductor for safer disposable electronics!

Recently, researchers have demonstrated a new semiconductor material made entirely from paper-based materials that may have the ability to be used in wearable sensors and disposabl

Semiconductors | 30-05-2022

Paper-based semiconductor for safer disposable electronics!

Recently, researchers have demonstrated a new semiconductor material made entirely from paper-based materials that may have the ability to be used in wearable sensors and disposabl

Environment | 30-05-2022

Electronics to get more expensive as semiconductor manufacturers struggle

More than two years after the start of the COVID pandemic, semiconductors continue to struggle to meet the high demand for components, and multiple world events are now pushing the

Semiconductors | 27-05-2022

New UK Government grant to install heat pumps

The UK government recently announced its latest grant scheme, called the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, that will help select applicants to replace fossil fuel-driven heating systems with

27-05-2022

Samsung’s 3nm technology: what do we know?

As transistor sizes continue to shrink, Samsung is expected to be the first foundry to roll out 3nm devices. What advantages does transistor size reduction provide, what technology

26-05-2022

Magtrace compound to be considered by NHS for breast cancer treatment

A new product designed to help doctors track cancer spread may soon be used by the NHS for breast cancer patients. What challenges do radioisotope tracers present, how can Magtrace

24-05-2022

Programmable organic transistor that can perform multiple logic functions

Recently, researchers have developed an organic transistor that can be electrically programmed to perform different logic functions. What challenges does hardware present, what did

24-05-2022

Google announces funding for an open-source maintenance crew

Recently, Google announced that it will be funding a new initiative that will seek to improve the security of the most important open-source projects. What challenges does open-sou

23-05-2022

Shiny objects can be used to eavesdrop on conversations

A group of cyber-researchers recently revealed an experiment that can recover audio inside a room by measuring the light reflected from reflective objects such as cans. How is mode

20-05-2022