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Electronic Specifier Articles
Innovative cargo drone concept is capable of high-precision landing
CycloTech and Yamato Holdings have created a mid-class cargo eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft capable of precision landing in confined areas and able to handle challenging wind conditions.
National Space Day: 10 thrilling books on space exploration and technology
National Space Day was created to inspire all of us in the pursuit of knowledge and progress. With that in mind, here are 10 thrilling books that explore old and new space missions, the technology behind them and the people who assisted along the way.
Monumental milestones in space exploration
This National Space Day lets lift off and explore some of the biggest events in space history. These events have been made possible due to incredible contributions to all disciplines of engineering. From avionics, to electronics, and software and design to rockets, engineering has turned space exploration dreams into reality.
Keeping cyber secure this World Password Day 2022
How can you keep cyber secure this World Password Day? Industry experts share their views with Electronic Specifier with keeping cyber safe.
Pepping up packaging
GaN semiconductors are relatively commonplace and now the P3EP project moves the spotlight to developing scalable power conversion modules that capitalise on GaN technology for mass manufacturing processes, writes Caroline Hayes.
Star Wars technology in real-life
Star Wars is home to some incredibly out of this word technology. This May fourth, Electronic Specifier showcases some of the cool technology that is no longer completely science-fiction.
Kimi: a tech thriller or a tech horror?
Kimi is a recently released crime thriller from Director Steven Soderbergh. The film centres around a Seattle tech worker during the COVID-19 pandemic who suffers from agoraphobia.
Implants: a different type of ‘back-handed’ payment
Now more than ever before, people are reliant on technology, particularly their smartphones and smartwatches. But most people’s devices are on them – not in them. That’s where tech implants come in: this article looks at what tech implants are, how some of them work, and what users may think about such a controversial use of technology.
Responding to IoT cyber threats - to businesses and individuals alike
In the first half of 2021 there were over 1.5 billion IoT related cyber security attacks – more than double the previous year. Many of these attacks exploit device vulnerabilities and can expose individuals, leading to reputational damage and financial loss for businesses. This article from Iqbal Singh, Founder of Intelligens Consulting discusses what risks arise from the increasing number of connected devices and what security design consi...
Technology predictions from an electronic design and test thinktank
This has impacted all sectors of society and forced enterprises, small businesses, governments, and private institutions to pivot, in some cases extensively, to accelerate digital transformations and rethink the way innovation is achieved.
Robotic system revolutionises biotechnology and fights COVID-19
Developed at the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IBCH PAS), alongside Mitsubishi Electric, Labomatica and Perlan Technologies, the AGAMEDE robotic system was designed to significantly speed up the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2. Garry Lewis, Marketing & Communications Manager UK, Mitsubishi Electric Europe discusses.
The use of AI in real-world healthcare decision making
TurinTech is looking to set the scene in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, by using AI to optimise code, and thereby models that rely on code to help healthcare professionals make better life-critical decisions. Electronic Specifier’s Kiera Sowery discussed AI efficiency for real-world decision making, healthcare wearables, and AI explainability with CEO and Founder, Dr Leslie Kanthan.
The many IoT threats and how designers can be prepared
The Internet of Things (IoT) merges our digital and physical universe and is fast becoming a consumer expectation for any standard device or appliance. As demand for smart technologies increases, mass manufacturing has seen the costs to manufacture products with wireless connectivity and advanced sensor technology decrease. Joe Lomako, Business Development Manager, IoT and Cybersecurity at TÜV SÜD discusses.
Cryogenic freezing and what it says about ‘future-proofing’
Cryogenic freezing may be a staple of science fiction, but does it have any basis in science fact? There are certainly cryogenic freezing facilities out there already – preserving the cells of legally-declared-dead bodies for a time (if such a time is even remotely possible) when corpses may be reanimated. This article questions, however, whether this field of cryogenic engineering could ever stand the ultimate test of time.
Property and assets in the Metaverse
At the end of 2021 virtual world, The Sandbox, recorded over $350m in LAND sales. 80% of sales occurred in the final quarter, correlating with many digital investment trends following Facebook’s rebranding as Meta.
Selfridges installs robot to 3D print designer items from ocean plastic
One of London’s most iconic department stores is showcasing an ABB robot in its window display where shoppers can see it 3D printing a range of designer items using upcycled Parley Ocean Plastic.
Top 5 power products in April
Electronic Specifier takes a look at the top power products to have been released in April.
Top 5 test & measurement products in April
Electronic Specifier takes a look at the top test & measurement products to have been released in April.
Research project: Are you involved in the supplier selection process?
Throughout May and June, Electronic Specifier's Marketing Director, Tess Weller, is looking for individuals involved in the supplier selection process for electronics components to complete a research project as a part of her International Marketing MSc at King’s College. Making an initial enquiry about what is involved with the research will not mean you have to take part, she will be happy answer any questions and help you decide if you w...
Cybersecurity risks of electric vehicles
When considering what car to buy, most are concerned with the physical safety features. As the automotive race to electrification progresses, a new realm of risk has been exposed: cybersecurity.