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How Rust Air Batteries Are Transforming Green Energy Storage

It’s now possible to garner vast amounts of electricity from wind and solar power. However, the challenge lies in finding effective renewable energy solutions for storage. As described in a PBS NOVA1 article, Form Energy’s Yet-Ming Chang explains that electric...

Insights | By Gary Elinoff | 19-09-2023

IP67 Waterproof vs IP68: Understanding the Differences and Applications

Connectors often have to endure a range of elements, from dust and moisture to high or low temperatures and pressures. Whether it’s an outdoor environment or an indoor industrial environment, connectors must be engineered to the appropriate level of ingress pr...

Educational | By Northern Connectors | 19-09-2023

Chips in Cheese: How Parmesan Makers Use Microchips for Authenticity

For many, cheese is life, and while the golden gooey food is undoubtedly heavenly, not all wheels of cheese are equal in quality and price. Recognising the challenges faced with counterfeit parmesan cheese, a Chicago-based tech company has begun embedding micr...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 18-09-2023

Why the Square Kilometre Array is a Game-Changer for Astronomy

Detecting radio signals from space can be tricky business, especially when considering that large portions of modern life are dependent on radio-based systems that can all interfere with radio telescopes. A new radio telescope being developed in the Australian...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 18-09-2023

Droplet Battery: Oxford's Bio-Integrated Power Breakthrough

As the race for new power sources continues, researchers have recently developed a new battery technology that utilises droplets of various hydrogel liquids. What challenges do engineers face with power sources, what did the researchers develop, and does this...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 18-09-2023

China Initiates $40BN State Fund for Chip Sector: A New Era in Tech?

With the recent discovery of China’s 7nm capabilities, some are starting to question if the numerous sanctions and restrictions against China are doing more harm than good. Now, China has announced a new round of fundraising that will see at least $40bn invest...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 15-09-2023

China Initiates $40BN State Fund for Chip Sector: A New Era in Tech?

With the recent discovery of China’s 7nm capabilities, some are starting to question if the numerous sanctions and restrictions against China are doing more harm than good. Now, China has announced a new round of fundraising that will see at least $40bn invest...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 15-09-2023

From Copper to Fibre: The UK's Telecom Network Evolution

After more than one hundred years of copper cables being used in telecommunications, BT has finally announced that no new copper cables will be installed in favour of optic fibre systems. The transition from copper to fibre optics is not just a technological a...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 15-09-2023

The Sound of Safety: Acoustic Sensors in Modern Vehicles

As cars become more intelligent, adding additional sensors only helps to improve situational awareness. However, one area that remains unheard of is acoustic sensors in vehicles, and researchers are now working on giving cars the ability to hear. What advantag...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 14-09-2023

Intel vs. TSMC: The Battle for Semiconductor Supremacy Heats Up

Intel's recent challenges have seen TSMC take the crown as the world’s most advanced semiconductor manufacturer. Now that Intel has regrouped and redoubled efforts, Intel is confident that it will regain this crown in 2025 with its 18A process. What challenges...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 13-09-2023

Intel vs. TSMC: The Battle for Semiconductor Supremacy Heats Up

Intel's recent challenges have seen TSMC take the crown as the world’s most advanced semiconductor manufacturer. Now that Intel has regrouped and redoubled efforts, Intel is confident that it will regain this crown in 2025 with its 18A process. What challenges...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 13-09-2023

ARM's Strategic Move: Why NASDAQ Over LSE?

Now that ARM is finally going to become a publicly traded company again, the owners of ARM have decided to list its public offerings on the NASDAQ stock exchange instead of LSE. For those unfamiliar, ARM Holdings, commonly known as ARM, is a global semiconduct...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 12-09-2023