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Heilind Electronics make connections in Frankfurt
A leader in global connector distribution, Heilind Electronics, has opened a new 8,000+ square metre warehouse facility in Frankfurt-Hanau, strengthening its position in Europe as a key specialist distributor catering to the mil-aero and industrial markets.
The Modern Woman Show 2024: driving change in business
On 25th April 2024, the Modern Woman Show, an event hosted and presented by Rosie Coxshaw, Founder of Modern Woman, welcomed a diverse group of women from various business sectors to the Grand Connaught Rooms in London with the objective of giving them the encouragement they need to realise their power as women.
NASA fixes 24-billion-km Voyager-1 glitch
The US space agency announced that its Voyager-1 probe is now transmitting usable information back to Earth, following a period of incoherent signals. This milestone has been achieved despite the spacecraft's age of 46 years, making it humanity's most distant object. A computer malfunction had previously halted the return of intelligible data since November; however, engineers have successfully rectified this issue.
UK police trialling Tesla EVs as part of its fleet
Cumbria Police has embarked on a trial phase, integrating two Tesla EVs into its fleet. The trial began with the acquisition of a Tesla Model Y and Model 3, which the force will evaluate until the end of July.
Global auto industry faces EV sale crisis
Millions of EVs on the market are facing the prospect of going unsold as the global auto industry prepares for an EV sale crisis.
Quantum electronics breakthrough sparks new debates
An international research team, led by the University of Göttingen, has experimentally shown that electrons in double-layer graphene, found naturally, behave as if they are massless, akin to the manner in which light travels, opening possibilities for quantum electronics.
WomenWhoCode (WWC) announces sudden closure
WomenWhoCode (WWC), a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting women in the technology sector, has announced its dissolution due to a severe funding shortfall.
Two-way V2G EV charging gains traction
Carmakers around the world, as well as utilities and charging app operators, are preparing for a future in which more EV owners will sell power back to the grid via V2G EV charging technology.
Sustainable fashion: self-dyeing vegan leather
The world is changing. People and industry are more aware of the effect their actions are having on the world. And with that knowledge, comes responsibility.
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over safety concerns
Tesla has issued a recall for 3,878 of its Cybertrucks, manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024, due to significant safety concerns.
Who owns the Newport Wafer Fab?
In 2024, the Newport Wafer Fab was at the epicentre of political, economic, and industry discussion as it went through a shift in ownership.
What and where is Spaceport Cornwall?
Spaceport Cornwall is a name we are hearing more and more in the Aerospace and Defence industry, but what and where is Spaceport Cornwall?
The impact of 50W wireless chargers on modern technology
Discover the versatile uses of 50W wireless chargers, from quick charging smartphones and tablets to powering high-tech gadgets.
Launch of Procurement Pro a success
The launch of Procurement Pro, a publication dedicated to the ever-evolving and increasingly complex world of procurement in the electronic components market, has been a resounding success so far, with its maiden magazine, event debut, and more exciting announcements to come.
Must have electronics gadgets for 2024
2024 has already marked a thrilling year in the tech industry, underscored by the buzz around AI that has captivated everyone from major organisations to the general public. However, amidst this AI fervour, a slew of other remarkable technological gadgets have emerged, often overshadowed yet equally deserving of attention.
The importance of the UK and US AI safety agreement
At the start of April 2024, the UK and US sat down to sign a first-of-its-kind AI safety agreement to test future AI models.
Boston Dynamics unveils next-generation electric Atlas robot
This week marked a significant milestone for Boston Dynamics as the company announced the retirement of its hydraulic Atlas robot and introduced its successor: a fully electric version designed to address real-world challenges.
Scientists create AI capable of speaking to each other
A UNIGE team has developed an AI capable of learning a task solely based on verbal instructions, and to do the same with a sister AI.
How many electronic gadgets are allowed in an airport?
Travelling with electronic gadgets has become commonplace, and so a good understanding of the regulations that govern their transportation across airports has become necessary.
NASA’s LASSIE robot dog trains to take on the Moon
In a two-year $2 million grant, a team of scientists and engineers have begun trials in Oregon to prepare NASA’s LASSIE robot dog for the Moon’s surface.