Key Things to Know: The S32K5 MCU family is the automotive industry’s first 16nm FinFET MCU with embedded magnetic RAM (MRAM), enabling faster over-the-air (OTA) updates and more efficient factory programming. As part of the NXP Co...

Buyer News | By Matthew Walker | 11-03-2025

Key Things to Know: Zinc Flow Batteries as an Alternative: While Li-ion batteries dominate the market, zinc-based batteries—especially zinc polyiodide flow batteries (ZIFBs)—are emerging as safer and cost-effective options for grid-scale e...

Technical Analysis | By Liam Critchley | 11-03-2025

While decades of meticulous fossil study have revealed glimpses of Earth’s ancient inhabitants, the incomplete and fragmented nature of the fossil record continues to challenge our attempts to fully understand long-extinct species. Recently, researchers at th...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 10-03-2025

While conventional pollination methods have long relied on nature’s own workforce—bees, butterflies, and other vital insects—rapid changes in agricultural practices and the environment have highlighted the need for innovative and sustainable solutions. Recent...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 07-03-2025

Key Things to Know: AI's Learning Limitations – Traditional AI models struggle with catastrophic forgetting, meaning they can't learn new information without erasing previous knowledge. Biological Inspiration – Researchers are desi...

Technical Analysis | By Liam Critchley | 06-03-2025

Qorvo, a global leader in connectivity and power solutions, has introduced powerful new modelling capabilities to its award-winning QSPICE® circuit simulation software. This latest feature enables electronic designers to generate semiconductor component model...

In The News | By Jack Pollard | 05-03-2025

Introduction TSN: A Strategic Enabler for Avionics and Space Industries Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) is not merely an enhancement to Ethernet; it is a transformative approach that redefines the capabilities of networked systems in critical sectors. The Avi...

Technical Analysis | By Jack Pollard | 05-03-2025

Technical article by Srinivas Seshadri and Keyur Tejani of Texas Instruments Higher data rates in wireless communication systems and the use of narrower pulses in radars to resolve close targets demand greater performance and bandwidth in test and measurement...

Technical Analysis | By Jack Pollard | 05-03-2025

While GPUs and other shared-memory architectures have long been the backbone of modern AI applications, the relentless demand for greater computational power has spurred the exploration of wafer-scale solutions. Recently, researchers from the University of Ed...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 05-03-2025

The separation of the PCB design and manufacturing functions is typical in most OEMs, where PCB assembly is outsourced rather than undertaken internally. Outside of especially large OEMs, it rarely makes financial sense to invest in and maintain an expensive...

Insights | By Rory Dear | 04-03-2025

Vision Engineering, a UK based manufacturer of ergonomic microscopy and digital 3D visualisation technology unveils the EVO Cam HALO, a new 4K digital microscope that redefines the standard for clarity, precision and consistency in inspection and measurement...

In The News | By Seb Springall | 04-03-2025

Choosing the right electronics manufacturer is crucial when it comes to reducing PCB assembly costs without sacrificing product quality. For companies seeking a reliable manufacturing partner, understanding how manufacturers can help optimise costs while main...

Insights | By Seb Springall | 04-03-2025