Recently, researchers demonstrated a new fabric patch that can be integrated into traditional clothing manufacturing techniques to power wearable devices by taking advantage of static electricity. What challenges does powering wearable devices present, what di...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 19-12-2022

Recognising the challenges faced by cancer detection, researchers recently demonstrated an electronic nose that can identify prostate cancer from urine samples. What challenges does prostate cancer present, what did the researchers develop, and how could such...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 15-12-2022

To tackle the misuse of disabled parking spaces, the city of San Sebastian in Spain will trial new parking sensors that will not only detect illegal parking but also help those with disabilities find their nearest parking spot. What challenges do drivers face...

IoT | By Robin Mitchell | 14-12-2022

To tackle the misuse of disabled parking spaces, the city of San Sebastian in Spain will trial new parking sensors that will not only detect illegal parking but also help those with disabilities find their nearest parking spot. What challenges do drivers face...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 14-12-2022

Materials that are thermally robust and exhibit high thermal conductivity and stability are crucial in power electronics and electronic systems where a lot of heat is generated as a by-product. The inability to dissipate this heat can cause device failure, and...

Technical Analysis | By Liam Critchley | 13-12-2022

The ongoing worldwide semiconductor shortages have made the importance of secure semiconductor supply chains abundantly clear, and in recognition of their significance, the UK government has now announced a new plan to research potential initiatives to boost t...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 13-12-2022

The ongoing worldwide semiconductor shortages have made the importance of secure semiconductor supply chains abundantly clear, and in recognition of their significance, the UK government has now announced a new plan to research potential initiatives to boost t...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 13-12-2022

As the capabilities of AI continue to improve, the medical industry is still very reluctant to utilise AI, but this may no longer be the case now that Google AI algorithms are being integrated into mammogram machinery. Why does AI face resistance in the medica...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 12-12-2022

As the capabilities of AI continue to improve, the medical industry is still very reluctant to utilise AI, but this may no longer be the case now that Google AI algorithms are being integrated into mammogram machinery. Why does AI face resistance in the medica...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 12-12-2022

In continuation with Moore’s Law, Intel has recently announced that it fully intends to achieve 1 trillion transistor devices by 2030. What challenges do engineers face when shrinking transistor sizes, how would Intel achieve a 1 trillion transistor device, an...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 12-12-2022

Recently, researchers developed a new bandage that not only provides monitoring capabilities but can also speed up the rate of healing via electrical stimulation. What challenges do wearable devices face, what did the researchers develop, and how could it help...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 12-12-2022

With the UK Government’s intention to work towards decarbonisation, a new programme has been launched that will provide £1.5m to fund a new virtual centre of excellence as well as numerous outside AI projects. What challenges does decarbonisation face, what ha...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 08-12-2022