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

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

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

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

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

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

Key Takeaways: E-waste is rising fast — Electronics are among the fastest-growing sources of global waste, with 62 million tonnes generated annually and rising. Digital Product Passports (DPPs) become mandatory — Under the EU's ESP...

Insights | By Mathew Ekholm | 12-05-2025

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

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

The AIXTRON close-coupled showerhead within the Oxide and Chalcogenide Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) reactor is depicted as the 4-inch gallium oxide thin film on sapphire is being removed. While silicon has powered generations of electronic...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 06-05-2025

As computing systems grow ever more powerful and interconnected, the memory technologies that underpin them are being pushed to their limits. Among these, Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) has long been a cornerstone of modern electronics, enabling rapid da...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 02-05-2025

Automotive Zonal Architecture. Image source: MDPI   Key Takeaways: Software Defined vehicles depend on software updates rather than hardware replacement for affecting improvement or dealing with operational issues. SDVs, at present...

Insights | By Gary Elinoff | 02-05-2025