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.

Researchers create paper-thin zinc battery

Researchers from NTU have recently developed a zinc-based battery using screen printing techniques that allow for custom shapes and biodegradability. What challenges do batteries p

Environment | 04-01-2022

US introduces more bans on Chinese companies, including SMIC, DJI, and SenseTime

The US government has announced that it will introduce more bans on Chinese companies while simultaneously tightening pre-existing regulations due to loopholes. What restrictions a

22-12-2021

IBM announces Vertical FET – Why going up matters

Recently, researchers from IBM and Samsung have jointly developed a new semiconductor technology called VTFET that claims will help to increase transistor counts. What is VTFET, wh

21-12-2021

How intelligent soil sensors can help farmers reduce fertiliser use

Researchers have recently developed a smart sensor that can help farmers reduce the fertiliser they use on their crops. What problems does fertiliser abuse cause, what did the rese

Environment | 21-12-2021

Security researchers discover flaws in Wi-Fi Bluetooth SoCs

Recently, researchers have discovered a flaw that could see billions of devices worldwide vulnerable to attack. What vulnerability exists, is there a fix, and why are hardware bugs

Security | 15-12-2021

Vancouver researchers create a flexible battery

Recently, researchers from Vancouver have created a flexible battery that can be stretched, worn, and washed while retaining its ability to provide power and recharge. What challen

15-12-2021

How vertical CMOS stacking will continue to shrink devices

Last year, Intel announced a new technology that has not been discussed widely in the electronics engineering space. What challenges do semiconductor fabs face when shrinking trans

14-12-2021

Start-up company exploring the use of molten salt to store renewable energy

A new start-up tech company is developing molten salt technology to store excess energy from renewable sources. Why do renewables face challenges with energy storage, what is the c

Environment | 14-12-2021

School in England collects data from pollution sensors on students

An experiment involving pollution sensors on students has finally turned in its data with some interesting results. What problems does air pollution induce in cities, what did the

10-12-2021