Key Things to Know: Microchip’s MEC175xB embedded controllers are designed with NIST-approved post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, including ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and LMS. These algorithms are implemented in immutable hardware, offerin...

Buyer News | By Matthew Walker | 19-05-2025

Image credit: aalo.com Artificial intelligence has become a defining force in modern technology, transforming industries and reshaping the way we live, work, and connect. Yet beneath the surface of this rapid advancement lies a pressing and often underestimat...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 19-05-2025

Key Things to Know: Microsoft’s BitNet b1.58 2B4T is the first open-source, 1.58-bit LLM capable of outperforming models like LLaMA 3.2 1B and Qwen2.5, while running efficiently on standard CPUs. Energy and memory efficiency: BitNe...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 16-05-2025

Tariffs are often framed as bold economic plays—tools to rebalance trade, revive domestic industry, and protect national interests. But when wielded without precision or foresight, they can backfire spectacularly. This is especially true in sectors as globall...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 15-05-2025

As lithium-ion batteries continue to dominate the energy storage landscape—from smartphones to electric vehicles and large-scale grid systems—their benefits are matched by mounting safety concerns. High energy density, while crucial for performance, brings wi...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 15-05-2025

Key Takeaways: Hydropower's role is growing – As intermittent renewables increase, hydropower offers essential grid support through stable frequency and voltage regulation. Fatigue damage is a rising concern – Modern turbines face...

Technical Analysis | By Liam Critchley | 15-05-2025

In today’s dynamic industrial automation landscape, one principle remains constant: precision matters. As manufacturers and engineers push for greater efficiency, uptime, and predictive capabilities, the tools that silently record machine activity are taking...

Buyer News | By Matthew Walker | 14-05-2025

Key Takeaways: Forestry waste powers innovation: Researchers in Spain developed a lithium-ion capacitor using electrodes derived from sawmill wood waste, reducing environmental impact and material costs. High performance, low degra...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 14-05-2025

Robots today can run, leap, and perform delicate surgeries—but when it comes to something as simple as holding an egg, many still fall short. Despite the leaps in robotic performance, a fundamental challenge persists: the lack of a skin-like interface capable...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 12-05-2025

As we reflect on the first few months of 2025, it’s clear that technology has become central to our everyday existence. 98% of the adult population now owns a mobile phone, with many upgrading every few years to own the latest model. This growing demand for th...

Insights | By Mathew Ekholm | 12-05-2025

Key Takeaways: Over 1 billion people globally live with visual impairment, with urban environments posing significant navigation risks due to fast-moving or sudden obstacles. A newly developed wearable device combines glasses and a...

Technical Analysis | By Liam Critchley | 08-05-2025

The vision of directly linking the human brain to machines has long captured the imagination of scientists and technologists. In recent years, this dream has moved closer to reality, driven by breakthroughs in brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) and neurotechnolo...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 07-05-2025