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How many employees make cyber security mistakes?
Foty-three percent of employees have made mistakes resulting in cyber security repercussions for themselves or their company, according to a new global report from Tessian.
pi-top (4) targets students, makers and inventors
Farnell is now shipping the new pi-top [4] - a programmable computing device to support digital making, coding and practical projects for educators and students, as well as makers and inventors.
British Army chooses SAS to accelerate its digital transformation
The British Army has invested in SAS Viya to enable better and faster decision making as part of its digital transformation programme known as Project THEIA, as it looks to improve operational efficiency, use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to automate certain tasks and analyse complex data to unlock new insights.
AI HIIT bike launches in bike shop by Smartech
CAR.O.L the scientifically proven AI HIIT bike that gives you a strong workout in only 40 seconds has been chosen to be part of Smartech’s immersive Bike Shop installation in Selfridges iconic Corner Shop. With windows on to one of the busiest streets of London, the Smart Tech’s Bike Shop in Selfridges Corner Shop will transform into an experiential tech haven that has the look and feel of a vintage bike shop.
Report calls for national delivery to decarbonise heat
A new Heat Commission convened by the CBI and University of Birmingham has called on the Government to develop a National Delivery Body (NDB) to lead the development and implementation of a national strategy to decarbonise heat.
Sealant helps extend automotive connector life
A light- and humidity-curing sealant for connectors that are often found in vehicle control units or sensors has been introduced by DELO.
Bringing power electronics to the road track and skies
GaN Systems and BrightLoop Converters, a French power electronics company, have announced their strategic partnership to develop the latest AC/DC and DC/DC Converter products for electric motorsport and aerospace applications. Leveraging GaN Systems’ 650V GaN transistors, BrightLoop produces a range of converters that are smaller, lighter, and more efficient than currently available in the market.
Electric bus design standardisation from Pailton
A number of European cities have committed to securing only zero-emission buses by 2025. However, to achieve this objective, manufacturers must make bold design choices, radically changing bus componentry, systems, and bodywork. Here Roger Brereton, Head of Sales at steering system manufacturer Pailton Engineering, has weighed in on the debate for greater electric bus design standardisation.
Suppressing acoustic noise in switched-mode power supplies
When sitting in a car, the engine noise we experience is something completely normal. After all, the engine compartment contains a machine with moving parts in it. In fact, manufacturers of cars and other products actually have entire research departments dedicated to tinkering around with (and creating) pleasurable sound experiences. However, as Rolf Horn, Applications Engineer at Digi-Key Electronics explains, it is a different situation with s...
Meeting the demand for smarter and more connected robots
Look inside any factory or production facility today, and you’ll probably find robots hard at work. According to research conducted by the International Federation of Robotics, in the two years from 2020 to 2022, there will be another two million industrial connected robots installed in factories around the world. Florian Schmäh, Product Sales Manager Boards at Rutronik explains more.