Electronics Articles

Recently, NASA announced that the SiFive RISC-V CPU will be central to their next generation of spaceflight computers used to control spacecraft systems. What challenges does spaceflight present to electronics, what will the RISC-V platform provide, and what d...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 20-09-2022

While EVs are set to be the climate solution to transportation, their reliance on lithium is introducing numerous challenges including skyrocketing lithium prices, restricted lithium production, and the vast environmental damage caused by its extraction. Recen...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 16-09-2022

While EVs are set to be the climate solution to transportation, their reliance on lithium is introducing numerous challenges including skyrocketing lithium prices, restricted lithium production, and the vast environmental damage caused by its extraction. Recen...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 16-09-2022

Recently, Schneider Electrics demonstrated their latest EV charging solution that utilises Matter to create an intelligent charger able to adjust charging rates based on tariffs. What challenges do smart technologies currently face, what does the charger do, a...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 15-09-2022

Recently, Qualcomm announced that it has signed an agreement with Meta to be the manufacturer for the next-generation of mobile chips for Meta’s upcoming VR hardware. What engineering challenges does the Metaverse face, what will the agreement do, and is the M...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 14-09-2022

What was initially said to be a small problem has now clearly become a serious issue, and paperwork from healthcare professionals continues to pile up. What exactly happened to NHS services, why are they facing numerous issues, and does this raise concerns for...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 13-09-2022

The rising dependence on internet-powered technologies has made society more vulnerable to cyberattacks than ever, and this has led the UK government to introduce new rules on cybersecurity for ISPs and mobile network providers. What challenges does technology...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 13-09-2022

Recent reports show that Intel has continued to show interest in RISC-V, and while many speculate that the support for RISC-V could help Intel gain better market share in mobile computing, it is also possible that RISC-V would allow Intel to also enter the mic...

RISC-V | By Robin Mitchell | 12-09-2022

As the world continues to pursue quantum computers, Chinese technology company Baidu announces the development of their first quantum computer as well as a cloud service to allow customers to utilise the platform. What challenges does quantum computing face, w...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-09-2022

Care homes for the elderly are notoriously expensive, challenging to manage, and damaging to families, but the rising capabilities of AI and robotics could soon help provide independence to those with mild dementia. What challenges does dementia introduce, how...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 09-09-2022

Hardware Pioneers Max returns to London at the Business Design Centre. This annual gathering, held on 25 October 2022, is dedicated to all those involved in developing IoT solutions and bringing them to market.  There will be an audience of over 2000 people at...

IoT | By Hardware Pioneers | 08-09-2022

Recently, a deal between a coal-fired power plant and the UK authorities has delayed the coal plants decommissioning in fear of energy struggles this winter, but could wind energy be the solution to the UK’s future energy concerns? What challenges does the UK...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 08-09-2022