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The rise of diamond-based transistors: revolutionising high-power electronics
Diamond's properties include high thermal conductivity, exceptional carrier mobility, high voltage breakdown, among others, which render transistors that have the capability of operating at high temperatures, voltages, among others. Simultaneously, it also offers higher dissipation of heat and higher energy efficiency.
NXP’s Jens Hinrichsen at COMPUTEX 2025: AI at the Edge
At COMPUTEX 2025 in Taipei, Jens Hinrichsen, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Analog and Automotive Embedded Systems at NXP Semiconductors, delivered a keynote that positioned AI at the Edge – not in the Cloud – as the foundation for an autonomous future.
Robot made up of fish food presents eco-friendly option
What does an eco-friendly aquatic robot look like? In the case of scientists at EPFL, in Switzerland, the robot they have designed is made up of fish food.
NVIDIA outlines future of AI factories at COMPUTEX 2025 keynote
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivered a keynote speech in Taipei ahead of COMPUTEX 2025, outlining the company’s expanding vision for AI infrastructure, accelerated computing, and the platforms that will drive the next generation of intelligent systems.
Arm unveils new platform naming architecture to support AI evolution
Arm has announced a significant shift in how it communicates its compute platforms, unveiling a unified naming architecture aimed at aligning its product families with the accelerating demands of AI across multiple markets.
Apple users could soon control devices with their thoughts
Synchron, a brain-computer interface (BCI) company, will be the first to achieve native integration with a new BCI Human Interface Device (BCI HID) profile announced by Apple.
PQShield’s mission: securing the future against post-quantum threats
Founded as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, PQShield emerged from cutting-edge academic research into cryptography.
Testing structural integrity of 3D printed space materials
A small piece of outer space recreated in a basement in Glasgow could help ensure that a key enabling technology for future space missions won’t lead to deadly ‘rifle bullets’ of space junk circling the Earth.
Can Apple help your iPhone save battery by using AI?
Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 update, which is expected to roll out in the second half of 2025, indicates a change in how iPhones manage power.
IBM targets quantum advantage by 2026
Speaking at the 4th Annual Commercialising Quantum Global 2025 event, Jerry Chow, IBM Fellow and Director of Quantum Systems, gave a comprehensive update on IBM’s approach to delivering quantum advantage – the point at which quantum computers can outperform classical systems on practical tasks.
UK Government announces further investment into quantum
The UK Government has announced £14 million to accelerate the development and deployment of quantum sensing technologies, as part of a broader push to commercialise quantum innovation.
INWED 2025 webinar announcement: making space for every voice
To mark International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), join Electronic Specifier’s Paige West and Sheryl Miles as they host a panel in a live, one-hour discussion exploring how language shapes gendered perceptions in the workplace.
AI innovation hub to drive advancement in global health
The AI Innovation Hub is designed for innovators, researchers, and AI developers who want to co-create solutions that enhance progress in health sciences and biomedical research.
Let’s meet: Chalmers University of Technology
Chalmers University of Technology is a private research university based in Sweden that is regarded for its strong focus on science and engineering, particularly in areas such as sustainability and innovation.
Tech Confidence Index highlights rising economic challenges for UK firms
TechMarketView has released the second edition of its Tech Confidence Index (TCI). This bi-annual report provides insights into the confidence and sentiment of the UK technology sector, with findings indicating a more cautious outlook for 2025.
PCIM Expo & Conference 2025: a resounding return
From 6th–8th May 2025, the PCIM Expo & Conference once again brought the global power electronics community together in Nuremberg, delivering a showcase of innovation, research, and technical dialogue. As the leading industry platform for product debuts, technological breakthroughs, and scientific discovery, PCIM 2025 reflected the sector’s growing focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and practical system-level solutions.
Smart home tech goes mainstream, but security concerns remain
New research shows over half of UK consumers plan to buy new smart tech for their home this year, but a third (32%) have concerns about hacking and security risks.
Heritage engineering at the Cambridge Museum of Technology
Just off Newmarket Road and nestled along the banks of the River Cam, the Cambridge Museum of Technology is housed in the historic Cheddars Lane Pumping Station. The historic building still carries weight of its former use, but rather than pump sewage and but household rubbish, it now gives visitors a chance to see the tools, machines, and inventions that kept the city running from the Victorian era through to the modern age.
Screen-printed electrodes for biosensors are revolutionising point-of-care applications
Biosensor applications are a growth application area, where material technologies, bioengineering, and sensor design are continuously and rapidly evolving. Among the various types of biosensors, electrochemical (EC) biosensors are relevant for the printing industry as some of the components of EC biosensors are already being manufactured by printing technologies.
Brain-inspired algorithm could help with cocktail party problem
Boston University (BU) researchers believe they have the solution to the commonly-known ‘cocktail party problem’ - referring to a situation in which overlapping conversations at parties can be difficult for people with forms of hearing loss to navigate, and background noise can be difficult to filter.