From the first satellites fired into orbit to man’s first triumphant step on the moon, the idea of space travel has sparked imaginations across the globe for decades. Now, the very same launch pad at the Kennedy Space Centre that once saw Apollo 11 soar for the moon recently launched a rocket to truly signal the next generation of space travel - Space X. Whereas once there were a handful of nations competing to reach the stars, now the...

The latest updates about the electric Hyster laden container handler currently in development will be presented at TOC Europe. During the event in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Jan-Willem van den Brand and Willem Nieuwland from Hyster Europe will share the latest information on the much anticipated project during a TECH TOC seminar at 12pm on Thursday 14th June. 

In the world of today, security is the core issue. Users face various dangers when they surf the web, including hacking of personal and financial data. This problem forced the IT specialists to develop software that can protect personal details of the users online. The Virtual Private Network is a programme that enables the user to search and collect data from the Internet safely. If you would like to know more about VPNs read article about ...

  To announce a strategic collaboration in the Cultural Creative Industries, Tencent and the Department for International Trade (DIT) of the UK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in London.

There’s a new name, new look and new energy for the country’s biggest interactive skills show – WorldSkills LIVE. As it evolved from the Skills Show - WorldSkills LIVE - is expected to attract more than 70,000 young people to the NEC, Birmingham from the 15-17th November 2018.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water… it looks like it is! Around the coastline of Australia the latest drone technology is being used to spot sharks and help stranded swimmers.

Last week the House of Lords’ Artificial Intelligence Committee released a new report titled ‘AI in the UK: ready, willing and able?’ Outlining the development and current uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK, the paper identified five principles on which AI should be based. Article written by Salvatore Minetti, CEO and founder, Prospex (pictured below).

The first fully functioning battery recycling plant in Scotland which can handle up to 12000 tonnes of battery waste every year, is extending its dismantling lines to prepare for the disassembly of an increasing number of electric vehicle (EV) batteries (Li-Ion), as the uptake of electric vehicles increases across the UK.

The Baden-Württemberg Automotive Industry Strategy Dialogue is visibly picking up speed. The first twelve pilot projects related to the transformation of mobility are underway. By organising the Strategy Dialogue, which is planned for seven years, the state government of Baden-Württemberg positions itself as a driver of the transformation of Germany’s automobile state into the country’s number-one state for mobility.

  The House of Lords EU Internal Market Sub-Committee has written to Sam Gyimah MP, Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, to raise concerns about the progress of, and the Government’s commitment to UK space programmes after Brexit.

 James Downes, co-founder of Maker Life, explains how we are to bridge the Digital Skills Gap and ensure we have enough trained programmers to meet future demand.

Combining paid search with artificial intelligence, a new online sales generation specialist, RedBrain launched today aims to offer retailers incremental online sales more efficiently than self-managed lead generation methods like Google AdWords. Using knowledge built up over the last eight years running shopping comparison sites, combined with AI, the RedBrain team aims to deliver sales traffic with a high conversion rate on a cost per sale...

Did you know, that when a lion is hunting it can run at speeds of more than 60km/h. Modern cable extruding machines operate at a similar pace. The problem: marking systems run the risk of creating bottlenecks in production. The solution from Paul Leibinger, KG: JET Rapid –one of the world's fastest continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers, that can keep up with speeds of up to 1,000m/min. Its users include cable manufacturers such as HUBER+SUHNER f...

According to a study developed by students from the University of Tokyo, it is estimated that more than 7% of adults in the U.S. have a certain degree of SSD (Single Sided Deafness), also known as UHL (Unilateral Hearing Loss). However, unlike people with bilateral hearing loss, people with SSD can hardly be distinguished in daily life because they act and speak normally.

Modern society is digitised in nearly every imaginable aspect. Phones, televisions and computers seem to be merging into one continuous - and interactive - viewing experience. The digitised society needs specialists to support the components and infrastructure that make up the connected world. Individuals who have a passion for technology and want to work on the cutting-edge of the digital realm start out by building a foundation in computer scie...

New research by online smartphone retailer, Mobiles.co.uk has confirmed that the way consumers shop, has changed considerably over the last decade. Although shopping online at home is not new, the way consumers shop via their smartphones is beginning to shape the online retail landscape, and the experts predict this is something that is set to continue, with 88% of shoppers now carrying out research on their phone before making a purchase.

The government will create a ‘5G city’ in a multi million pound trial of new high speed connectivity to pave the way for a future rollout of 5G across the UK. The Urban Connected Communities Project, a key part of the Industrial Strategy and the next step in the government’s 5G Testbed and Trials Programme, will develop a large-scale, citywide testbed for wireless 5G infrastructure.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognised copper as the world’s leading anti-bacterial metal. This has led to a number of uses and opportunities for copper in medical applications. Here, Melissa Albeck, CEO of materials comparison website Matmatch, explains the benefits of using copper in comparison to other materials on the market. When you think of a typical hospital environment, you’ll probably think of a steril...

After its recent presentation of its ‘WiZ Pro’ range for professional users, WiZ has launched its ‘WiZ Connected’ OEM partnership programme, unveiling dozens of WiZ Connected smart lights implementations already in use by established brands such as AEG, Brilliant, iDual, Lutec, Trio and more.

Electronic Specifier recently attended the international exhibition and conference for the printed electronics industry, LOPEC 2018. Here, we report on the Technical Conference, ‘Smart and hybrid systems’, which had keynote speakers from ABInBev, TactoTek, American Semiconductor and CeNTI.