Additive manufacturing, otherwise known as 3D printing, has become a versatile and valuable manufacturing tool for creating complex parts in a range of high-tech industries, including the oil & gas, energy, aerospace and automotive sectors. Different types...

By Liam Critchley | 23-09-2021

To continue the upwards trend of renewable energy use in the UK, the UK Government has announced £265m in subsidies. How has renewable energy changed in the UK over the past few years, what will the government project help, and what challenges does the renewab...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 22-09-2021

A true legend in the field of electronics has passed, but his legacy will live on. Who was Clive Sinclair, what was he most famous for, and what visions of the future did he have? Who was Sir Clive Sinclair? Recently, Sir Clive Sinclair passed away...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-09-2021

Recently, researchers have developed a sensor that can be used to detect signs of infection in wounds. What challenges do current medical testing systems face, what did the researchers develop, and how will it help doctors fight against infections? What...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-09-2021

The US and UK have announced their plans to become independent from other nations for the latest semiconductor devices, and the EU has just announced its plans to do the same. Why is chip sovereignty so important, what was said at the European Commission, and...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 17-09-2021

Recently, SensFit announced the development of a shoe with inbuilt sensors designed to detect early signs of dementia and detect potential trip hazards. Why is pre-emptive medical detection so important, what did SensFit develop, and will smart sensors see an...

By Sam Brown | 16-09-2021

Recently, Iteris announced the development of a new AI-powered sensor system that can detect, monitor, and manage traffic. What challenges do growing cities face, what does the system provided by Iteris offer, and what problems can integrated smart systems fac...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 16-09-2021

Recently energy regulator Ofgem announced that it will look into systems that will enable EV owners to be paid for using their EV as a grid battery. What challenges do renewable energies face, what technologies would be needed to enable smart grids, and what w...

By Sam Brown | 16-09-2021

Reports are coming in that hidden malicious code can be executed on GPUs. Why are GPUs a particular problem for security? What did the recent reports say about GPS security, and is this a classic example of how Hardware security will become imperative in futur...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-09-2021

Recently, Apple announced that users should be careful when using their iPhones in areas of intense vibration, such as cars and bikes. What causes Apple products to fail under vibration, why should customers be more careful when using devices, and what does th...

By Sam Brown | 15-09-2021

Recently, Western Digital announced its latest memory solution, OptiNAND, which combines solid-state drives with regular hard drives (HDD). What challenges do Flash and HDDs face, what does OptiNAND do, and how will it help with computing in the future?...

By Sam Brown | 14-09-2021

Recently, researchers have been able to develop functional complementary organic transistors and successfully demonstrated a NOT gate. Why is complementary logic so important, what did the researchers develop, and how could it help the field of flexible and we...

By Sam Brown | 14-09-2021