Recently, the Netherlands announced new rules that will restrict exports involved with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, such as those produced by ASML, after increasing pressure from the US. Why is the Netherlands so important to global semiconductor man...

By Robin Mitchell | 06-07-2023

As the West continues to tighten controls over exports of semiconductors, China has just fired a broadside attack with its introduction of export controls over Gallium and Germanium, two critical rare-earth metals used to manufacture semiconductors. These are...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-07-2023

Recently, researchers from CalTech published their findings on a newly developed wearable graphene sensor capable of detecting inflammation at its early stages. Inflammation can be classified into two types: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is a short-ter...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-07-2023

Last year, we reported on a new trial of smart bins to try and improve waste collection in Derby, and now that the trial has concluded, the results show that it has been a major success. What did the trial intend to do, what is being done with the smart bins n...

By Robin Mitchell | 30-06-2023

As electric air vehicle, start-up Eve Air Mobility takes potential orders for its EV aircraft, many are looking at how this could usher in a new era of air travel. However, the physical challenges faced by aircraft and electrical systems may see their deployme...

By Robin Mitchell | 29-06-2023

While not exactly Robocop, police in Singapore have recently deployed two robotic police systems to help patrol the main international airport, offering additional eyes to police and improving situational awareness. What challenges do police face when patrolli...

By Robin Mitchell | 28-06-2023

A recent Freedom of Information request by TaxPayers Alliance has revealed that many crucial government services, including HMRC, DHSC, and UK Atomic Energy, are using vulnerable and outdated services that are no longer supported by Microsoft, posing a signifi...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-06-2023

In a feat to demonstrate the capabilities of advanced AI systems, researchers recently published their findings on a CPU entirely designed using ChatGPT, avoiding the need for HDL. This groundbreaking research was conducted by a team at the NYU Tandon School o...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-06-2023

In an effort to accelerate high-speed internet access to rural locations, the UK Government has announced a £7 million fund that will test out new methods for providing such access, including the use of satellite service providers. What challenges do rural loc...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-06-2023

Recently, researchers from the University of California have published their development on a cuffless blood pressure sensor that could pave the way for non-intrusive blood pressure sensing in wearables. What challenges do blood pressure measurements introduce...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-06-2023

In response to EU member states lack of action against Chinese-sourced hardware in critical infrastructure, the EU is now considering a sweeping ban to protect states against high-risk companies.  The race to dominate the 5G landscape is more than just a compe...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-06-2023

Bluetooth is well known for its low energy and short range, making it ideal for sensors and portable hardware, but if someone suggested that Bluetooth devices could stream data to orbiting satellites, most would see such a comment as fantasy. However, for Hubb...

By Robin Mitchell | 14-06-2023

Chiplets present engineers with new opportunities in the field of semiconductors, but current bonding techniques introduce numerous challenges. Now, a joint venture between IBM and ASMPT has yielded a new hybrid bonding for packaging chips that allows dies to...

By Robin Mitchell | 14-06-2023

Recently, Serve Robotics announced that it will be delivering 2,000 delivery robots to Uber to trial out their capabilities, with a limited launch in the US. What options are available to engineers when developing an autonomous delivery system, what does Uber...

By Robin Mitchell | 13-06-2023