NMi announced its acquisition of Young Calibration, a UKAS accredited calibration laboratory and component testing laboratory with knowledge and experience in thermal fluid systems testing, component cleanliness and air flow calibration.

PowerelectronicsUK has released research findings on the power electronics market opportunities for the next five years, and is looking for interested parties to provide feedback before 9th January 2015. The research, which is currently published as a greenpaper, will feed into the publication of a whitepaper in March 2015 based on the feedback received.

Why the challenges involved with moving from mechanical to electrical systems in car design has prompted unprecedented industry collaboration. Compiled by Paul Jarvie, AESIN Network Manager within NMI.

NMI is set to establish the multi-annual innovation roadmap for the UK's complete power electronics industry. The initiative is being undertaken in partnership with government and seeks to increase the UK industry's share of the £135 billion global power electronics market. The roadmap is expected to identify key and disruptive technologies that can be exploited by UK industry and can be used to communicate to government the most effective, stra...

The UK electronic systems trade organisation NMI, honoured the Raspberry Pi Foundation for its low-cost PC platform and its potential to develop a generation of creative and curious individuals with a deeper understanding of technology – both hard and software.

The UK electronic systems trade association, NMI, is set to update the electronic systems community on the key findings to date of the ESCO report at its annual Summit. The report will show how the successful industry can overcome barriers to future growth and will advise on ways that policy can be adapted to further promote, grow and support itself and a number of vertical sectors that also depend on it.

NMI, the UK electronic systems trade body, has announced that journalist and BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull will host its annual gala dinner and awards night as the organisation celebrates 10 years of running the event. Tickets are now available and the event is open to all organisations involved with the UK electronic systems community, from chip manufacturers to software and designers, to government bodies and research organisations.

The two-day event and networking dinner, supported by Dyson, will focus on how future products can integrate interconnectivity, intelligence and thermal management to better meet the needs of renewable power generation, electric vehicles, smart transportation systems and other applications. Presentations will be given on scenario and application directions; power electronics technology developments; materials and processes; and manufacturing and...

NMI last night honoured Simon Knowles and Dr George Karam, naming them both as Technology Entrepreneur of the year at its annual award ceremony in London. The decision to award an NMI award jointly is unprecedented.

The National Strategy for Power Electronics was launched at the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills' London headquarters. The consultation was carried out under the leadership of BIS and NMI. Expert insight was collated to determine how the UK power electronics sector can best meet the threats to future growth and identify ways the UK government can support this expansion. Representatives from over 50 companies and 16 universities gave ...

NMI has appointed Dr Alastair McGibbon as its director of research, development and innovation policy. Alastair heads a new service that will help its members get better access to R&D funding. The newly created service will help companies make R&D a core part of their growth strategy. It will offer a tailored diagnostic, advising companies on the relevant, available public and private funding; offer support to help win funding; and broker partner...

IMAPS-UK & NMI have released details of their forthcoming iPower Technical Conference, which will bring together specialists in the field of power engineering from Science, Academia, Supply and Industry at The University of Warwick on 30 November and 1st December 2011.

NMI has announced the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, Mark Prisk MP, will join the debate and speak at the trade association’s annual Industry Summit. Mark Prisk’s attendance follows a period of increased communication between NMI and the Minister and highlights a growing awareness of the economic and strategic importance of the Electronic Systems community in the UK.

NMI has been asked by government to provide a strategic report on the UK Electronic Systems community and the key barriers to future growth.