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Electronic Specifier Articles
The gender bias in mobility
Mobility is evolving at a rapid rate and needs constant reimagining and discussion. Many of the speakers in attendance of MOVE 2021 at the ExCel, London, inspired new and innovative approaches to understanding mobility, particularly for women. Beatrice O'Flaherty discusses.
How are drones saving lives?
The use of drones is becoming increasingly common. Specifically, drones are being used by the emergency services to save lives. Electronic Specifier takes a closer look at the role drones play in saving lives across the globe.
Top 5 communications product stories in December
Electronic Specifier takes a look at the top communications product stories to have been released in December 2021.
Telecom infrastructure trends 2022
A new approach to towers, growth of neutral hosts, and an expansion of private networks. Those are three strong trends to consider in telecom infrastructure for next year. This according to Fergal Lawlor, CEO at antenna solutions provider Alpha Wireless.
Spearheading Uber's electrification
In 2019, Uber committed to fully electrifying its fleet of vehicles in London by 2025. On top of this, the company has pledged a succession of other electric vehicle (EV) commitments across the globe. This includes becoming 50% electric in seven European cities by 2030. By 2040 it claims that will be net zero. How practical are these promises, and what is Uber doing to bring about change?
Should we fear AI?
There have been incredible advancements in AI over the last decade. For years, AI has created both fear and excitement over the concept of machines becoming more and more capable. However, how far is too far and where should we draw the line?
Remote robotics in COVID times
Perhaps the most major catalyst for the production of robotics has been the world’s response to COVID-19: lockdowns and their resultant rise in home-based working have, by necessity, led to the improvement of many areas of robotics – particularly the remote-controlled field of medtech known as ‘telerobotics’.
The increasing relevance of data in mobility
Whilst attending MOVE 2021 at the ExCel in London, I had the chance to speak to a range of mobility startups, as well as well-established companies in the industry, to learn about new data trends and revolutionising technology.
Top 5 power products in November
Electronic Specifier takes a look at the top power products to have been released in November.
Top 5 sensor products in November
Electronic Specifier takes a look at the top sensor products to have been released in November.
Top 5 communications product stories in November
Electronic Specifier takes a look at the top communictions product stories to have been released in November 2021.
Smart heroes and even smarter villains
The global market for smart hospitals is estimated to reach £83.5bn by 2026.
Laser virus screening for COVID-19
Devin Partida discusses an example of a coronavirus screening technology: a portable, laser-based technology from the University of Arizona startup Bostanisol Analytics.
Innovative aviation takes off with electric aircrafts
Electric Vehicles are paving the way for the future of the automotive industry and they’re not stopping there. With air traffic set to increase by five percent every year until 2030, electric or hybrid electric aircrafts could be the solution to greener air travel.
Smart cities: the present and the future
Igbal Bedi, director and founder of Intelligens Consulting, hosted a panel at Britain Connected 2021, discussing how we have already made cities smart in Britain – the focus being on Birmingham, and how to move forward in delivering a smart Britain within all cities and rural communities. Editorial assistant Kiera Sowery covers the key topics from BC’21, and what to look out for over the next few years.
The wheelchair meeting the needs of 21st century children
Whizz-Kidz , Duchenne UK and the University of Edinburgh’s DREAM wheelchair was initially funded by a £1m award from the Peoples Postcode Lottery Dream Fund for the Wheels of Change Project.
Female engineers on paving the way to parity
Electronic Specifier spoke to two female engineering students about their experiences before and during their degrees. Hepzi Rattray is currently in her fifth year studying Civil Engineering at the University of Glasgow, and Zoe Hatton is a third year Mechanical Engineering student at Imperial College London.
Post-pandemic effects on the electronics industry
Through the global coronavirus pandemic, the world was plunged into unprecedented territory, many adapting their way of living like never before. Not only were social norms challenged, but industries adapted, many taking a huge hit whilst other prospered. This article looks at changes to the electronics sector due to lockdowns.
Upskilling engineers: the digital gap in engineering
Technology has been the driver of jobs but now there is a need to bridge the digital gap in training engineers to meet today’s industry demands.
Sensor advancements in the intelligent automotive industry
There is no mistaking how far the intelligent automotive industry has already come in terms of innovation. But none of this would have been possible without designers’ constant development of intelligent sensor technology.