While Bluetooth has long been a popular choice for short-range wireless communication, its limitations are becoming increasingly clear as technology evolves. One potential solution being explored is the integration of Bluetooth with satellite communication, o...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 28-04-2025

This wearable sensor measures hydrogen peroxide levels — a key indicator of stress — in soybean and tobacco plant leaves. Credit: Adapted from ACS Sensors 2025, DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c02645 While visual inspection and farmer intuition have long served as...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 24-04-2025

Image generated using AI – DALL·E. Table of Contents: Introduction: What Powers Artificial Intelligence? Understanding AI Models: Size Matters (But Not Always How You Think) Small AI Models: Lightwei...

Educational | By Robin Mitchell | 23-04-2025

Key Thing to Know: Urban road traffic is a major emitter, contributing 11.9% of global greenhouse gas emissions—around 5.88 billion tonnes annually—with congestion in cities like London and Paris generating millions of tonnes of CO₂ each y...

Insights | By Liam Critchley | 22-04-2025

Architecture of China’s Star Flash Protocol: A three-tier system featuring a Basic Application layer, a robust Basic Service Layer with high-security and QoS support, and dual-mode Starlight Access Layer (SLE/SLB) for low-energy and high-bandwidth communicati...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 15-04-2025

Key Thing to Know: Microchip’s MCP16701 PMIC integrates 8 buck converters, 4 LDOs, and a controller in a compact 8×8 mm package. Delivers up to 48% PCB area savings and 60% fewer components compared to discrete power solutions....

Buyer News | By Matthew Walker | 15-04-2025

Key Thing to Know: Esprit Electronics celebrates 40 years as a leading UK provider of Contract Electronic Manufacturing (CEM) services. The company supports a diverse range of sectors including aerospace, medical, industrial, and c...

In The News | By Matthew Walker | 15-04-2025

Looking to upgrade your Red Pitaya setup? Enter our exclusive Red Pitaya Click Shield giveaway at Hardware Pioneers Max 2025, hosted by Electropages. 📍 Where: Business Design Centre, London 📅 When: 23 April (09:00–18:00) & 24 April (09:00–17:00) 🎫...

By Jack Pollard | 14-04-2025

While traditional methods of monitoring bird flu have made significant strides in recent decades, the urgent need for rapid, accurate, and scalable detection solutions has spurred the exploration of innovative technologies. Recently, researchers at Washington...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 11-04-2025

Key Thing to Know: E-Paper displays allow users to to read ever-changing digital content on paper, eliminating glare and eye strain.  They don’t generate light but reflect it, making them a go-to choice for outdoor displays ...

Insights | By Gary Elinoff | 10-04-2025

While single-use rockets have long been the backbone of space travel, the push for more cost-effective and sustainable solutions has sparked a quest for new manufacturing approaches. Recently, companies like Rocket Lab have made a notable breakthrough in the...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 09-04-2025

Key Thing to Know: Modular and rugged: The SBCPRO-X51 features M.2 expansion slots, extended temperature support (-20°C to +80°C), and 24/7 operational reliability for harsh industrial and IoT environments. Flexible display integra...

Buyer News | By Matthew Walker | 09-04-2025