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Smart graphene paper allows for rapid testing
Chih-Jen Shih and Andrew deMello, chemical engineers from ETH Zurich, have spearheaded a project to create a fast-testing system using advanced graphene paper.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship: breaking-down the breakdown
The maiden launch of Starship, which ended in rather spectacular fashion, was one of the key events in the space sector for 2023. Looking back on the launch, one might ask if it was worth it all, what went wrong, and what’s next for Musk and his Mars-bound company.
The impact of the pandemic: COVID graduates struggling with teamwork
Many junior-level employees who spent a section of their time at school or university in pandemic-enforced isolation have found it considerably harder to integrate and adapt to workplace environments. This has resulted in a lack of skill in key day-to-day activities such as performing presentations, speaking up in meetings, or working as a part of a team.
The mother figure of engineering
Shi Marcos is a product engineer at onsemi, an intelligent power and image sensing technology company, where she has worked for the past 15 years – spending her first seven years in the Philippines before transitioning over to the US.
Top 5 IoT products in June
Electronic Specifier takes a look at the top 5 IoT products to have been released in June 2023.
Top 5 power products in June
Electronic Specifier takes a look at the top 5 power products that have been released in June 2023.
Top 5 AI products in June
Electronic Specifier takes a look at the top 5 AI products to have been released in June 2023.
Electronic Specifier explores the iguverse
At its UK headquarters in Northampton, Electronic Specifier’s Paige West explored igus’s digital universe designed to assist sales and engineering professionals in component selection.
Tipping the scales of inequality in engineering
Head of Engineering Change at XP Power, Sarah Mlundira, had always been academically inclined. Her passion for science and engineering was a prevalent force as she was growing up. However, at a time when she should have been applying to universities, Sarah was plagued by doubts on what she should study, and her place in a male dominated industry.
Paralysed man able to walk again through power of thought
A paralysed man has been able to walk through the power of thought after having electronic implants put in his brain.
Tencent integrates palm payment systems into Chinese public sector
Chinese tech giant Tencent has developed and integrated a new palm payment system into the Chinese public sector which enables users to pay using their palms.
Mick Elliott receives inaugural Roy Atterbury Award
Adam Fletcher 3rd Chairman of ECSN afdec presents inaugural Roy Atterbury Award for Outstanding Achievement to Mick Elliott, Editor.
The Sigmoid Curve and AI: where are we?
The sigmoid curve is often applied to measure the life cycle of phenomena, how can this concept be applied to AI?
Quiet optimism permeates component distributors
Component distributors are handling the present downturn with some aplomb. None are shying away from the slowdown in business.
The Science Museum shows real humans, real problems, real engineers
The Science Museum, alongside major funder the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering and major sponsor MathWorks, has been working tirelessly to bring ‘Engineers’ to life – a new permanent exhibition on display opening on Friday 23rd June – to fall in-line with International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) – with the goal of bringing the human aspect of engineering to the fore.
Electronic Specifier takes INWEDs 'Make Safety Seen' to the women in engineering
It is Friday 23rd June, it is International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), and this year’s theme is all about #makesafetyseen.
How women entering aviation can solve talent shortage problem
In recent years, the aviation industry has witnessed a remarkable increase in the number of women choosing to pursue careers as pilots, air traffic controllers, and maintenance technicians.
UK National Semiconductor Strategy: a fab-less fable?
Following the UK National Semiconductor Strategy, the UK remains a semiconductor power in its own right, but it must branch out to be successful in the future.
Large Language Models – What you need to know
We are continuing to hear more about OpenAI’s GPT-4 or Google’s PaLM2 generative AI Large Language Models are up to, but what are these models, what should be considered when building them, and where are they being used?
Utilising AI to improve the current state of social care
Electronic Specifier spoke to Rajiv Tanna, CPO & Co-founder of birdie, to find out some of the concerns, and how AI can help to alleviate some of the stress put on the social care sector.