The continuing escalation of the Ukraine crisis with Russia has the world on a knife-edge, but could this be the spark that ignites a new crisis situation between China and Taiwan? Why is Taiwan a significant problem for the world's semiconductor supply?...

By Robin Mitchell | 02-03-2022

Researchers have recently developed an automated method for counting insects in the wild for the purpose of understanding what insects are present, how many there are, and how they are affecting the environment around them. What challenges do insects present,...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 02-03-2022

Recently, Sony announced the development of its latest sensor technology that utilises stacked CMOS devices to improve light-gathering capabilities. What challenges do traditional CMOS sensors face, what did Sony develop, and how could the new technology help...

By Robin Mitchell | 01-03-2022

Recently, researchers have been able to replace photolithography with a $200 vinyl cutter to significantly reduce the cost of wearable sensors. What challenges do wearable sensors face regarding the manufacture, what did the researchers demonstrate, and how co...

Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 01-03-2022

Of all senses that can be lost, blindness is arguably one of the worse due to life being dependent on vision. Why is curing blindness so difficult, what is the Phoenix 99, and why could curing blindness be one of the biggest achievements by medical science? Wh...

By Robin Mitchell | 28-02-2022

The release of the Apple M1 took the world by storm, and since then, it has demonstrated that custom silicon-based on ARM cores can compete with mainstream CPU technologies. What made the Apple M1 so unique, what advantages do SoM and SoCs present, and why do...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-02-2022

The rising demands for repair rights amongst customers combined with the semiconductor shortage bring to light the many advantages of repairing electronics instead of replacing them. What solutions does the semiconductor industry have for advancing technology,...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 23-02-2022

Recently, the government announced that it will be looking to increase the protection of military sensors against laser attacks with trials to determine how vulnerable they currently are. What challenges do lasers present, how are they used in a military capac...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-02-2022

Soft electronics are gathering a lot of interest in the medical sector. The inherent ‘soft’ nature of these electronic systems means that they can often withstand various mechanical deformations, making them an interesting prospect for a number of medical appl...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-02-2022

To move away from Asian dependence, the EU has announced a €43 billion plan to boost EU-made semiconductors. Why are countries around the world turning their backs on Asia, what will the plan involve, and how could it change the engineering environment? Why ar...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 21-02-2022

Smoke alarms are incredibly important for safety, but they come in a variety of different technologies, and customers may not be fully aware of which type to get. How do different smoke detecting technologies work, what challenges do they face with consumers,...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-02-2022

Recently, a geomagnetic storm has caused the Earth’s atmosphere to expand and increase the drag on spacecraft in low-earth orbit and may have sentenced 40 Starlink satellites to death. What challenges does space have on electronics, what caused the recent Geos...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-02-2022