Using modern robotics in the UK's nuclear clean-up operation 21st May 2019

Microcontroller units (MCUs) continue to bring functional flexibility to ever-changing application requirements, and today’s top suppliers within the industrial, automotive and consumer markets consistently leverage the technology’s low power and high performance capabilities for a wide variety of applications. As the number one developer of 8-bit MCUs and a top five developer of other MCU products, Microchip Technology dominates the space - delivering its 25 billionth MCU alongside its 30th anniversary.

FPD-Link Learning Center from Texas Instruments is a comprehensive online classroom for system designers integrating FPD-Link serialiser/deserialiser technology into their ADAS or Infotainment applications. The on-demand curriculum offers subject matter, from basics to advanced, to widen the technical knowledge of experienced engineers as well as assist those who are just starting to design with FPD-Link serialisers and deserialisers.

Sage has just released its global state of the nation report on process manufacturing, revealing a sector that’s taking charge of its own destiny despite growing change and uncertainty. As political uncertainty bites, almost two thirds of UK manufacturers (62%) say regulatory changes are affecting their business, with 82% revealing the threat of import-export shake-ups around Brexit having significant impact on strategic decision making.

It has been found that Brits think that robotic care workers, immersive contact lenses and implantable mobile phones will all be part of mainstream life in the next 40 years, according to new research by MPA Group. The innovation funding specialists conducted research into which inventions the nation are surprised are not yet part of everyday life, and which year they think they will become mainstream. 

Supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, Vuzix, and Plessey have announced a display device design and long-term supply agreement. This agreement will support the development and production of next-generation AR products and solutions that combine Plessey’s microLED light source technology with Vuzix’ expertise and IP in smart glasses and essential optics technologies.

Rohde & Schwarz is to supply test equipment for the newly refurbished Electronic Engineering teaching laboratory at the University of Essex. The laboratory is central to the University’s teaching of Electronic Engineering, and is used by undergraduate, MEng and Masters Students.

New research shows that around a quarter of Brits (24%) feel they have put themselves in danger over the past 12 months when wearing headphones or earphones while walking, jogging or cycling. Examples included stepping out into a road, bumping into somebody or not hearing an emergency vehicle approaching.

More speakers have been confirmed for London Food Tech Week, the biggest celebration of the latest Food Tech trends transforming the food and drink ecosystem, which is just around the corner (20th-24th May 2019). Held at iconic venues across central London, the festival welcomes Food Tech startups, businesses and investors from around the globe with each day taking on a different theme.