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Microchip Adds Quantum Resistance to Embedded Controllers

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

Nuclear Reactor for AI Datacenter Debuts in the US

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

1-bit LLM from Microsoft Rivals LLaMA in CPU Efficiency

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

Trump’s Semiconductor Tariffs Hit Global Tech Supply Chains

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

Lithium-Ion Battery Sensor Detects Early Vapour Leaks

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

Machine Learning Improves Hydraulic Turbine Lifespan

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

New Crouzet Time and Pulse Counters Now at TME

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

Battery Electrodes From Wood Show High-Capacity Potential

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

Electronic Skin for Robots Enables Touchless Control

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

The EU’s ESPR and It's Impact on the Electronics Industry

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

Smart Glasses for the Visually Impaired with Sensor Fusion

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

Merging Neurons with Semiconductors for Neural Interfaces

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