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Challenge your knowledge with the Electronic Specifier crossword
Electronic Specifier is excited to introduce a new way for readers to engage with the world of electronics – our very own crossword puzzle!
Cinch Connectivity Solutions: an overview
Cinch Connectivity Solutions is a provider of connectivity products and solutions for industries requiring high-performance interconnects.
The benefits of opting for a desktop CNC machine
Explore the key benefits of choosing a desktop CNC machine, with examples of how they can be applied in different contexts.
Episode 4: And the Winner Is…
The moment of truth has arrived! In this thrilling final episode of Circuit Showdown, the brilliant contestants – Charles, Renee, and Michael – must incorporate the surprise twist from the previous round into their designs and race against the clock to deliver a working prototype. With time running out and the pressure at an all-time high, they’ll need to pull out all the stops to impress the judges: Massimo Banzi, Chris Moore, ...
3D-printed active electronics
Researchers from MIT have stumbled upon a unique chain of materials that could enable the 3D printing of active electronics. This discovery marks the first successful creation of semiconductor-free, 3D-printed logic gates and resettable fuses.
What is the price of Disney’s Holotile VR floor?
Back in January, Disney’s Research and Development department released the Holotile, a sliding floor for enhanced VR experiences. But details around is price have been hazy.
Another fault as Boeing satellite breaks up in space
A Boeing satellite has broken up in orbit dealing another blow to the aerospace company which has been grappling with multiple challenges.
3D printed glass bricks provide a window of opportunity
MIT engineers are developing 3D printed glass bricks to help reduce the carbon emissions generated from the construction industry and improve the circular economy.
Elon Musk sued for using Blade Runner-style images
Alcon Entertainment, the producer behind Blade Runner 2049, has launched a legal battle against Tesla, Elon Musk, and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing copyright infringement and false endorsement.
Shortlist announced for Electronics Excellence Awards 2024
Welcome to the shortlist announcement page! Here you will find the amazing, shortlisted products for the most rigorous and transparent award in the industry.
Researchers achieve breakthrough in neural control of prosthetic hands
Researchers at the German Primate Centre – Leibniz Institute for Primate Research in Göttingen have developed a new training protocol for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), achieving a significant advancement in prosthetic hand control.
Silk’s surprising role in next-gen microelectronics
Silk has long been revered for its luxurious qualities and historical significance as a valuable commodity. Now, researchers are discovering new potential for silk in microelectronics, paving the way for advancements in computing and wearable technology.
What happened to Stevenage Circuits?
Stevenage Circuits Ltd. (SCL), now Merlin Stevenage, was a UK-based printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer founded in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The company had over 45 years of expertise in the design and production of PCBs for industries like aerospace & defence, telecommunications, medical, and automotive.
How Edge of Chaos could transform chip design
In modern electronic devices, the way electrical signals travel is crucial to their performance. However, as signals move through metal conductors, they naturally lose strength due to the resistance in the material.
Understanding computer vision with Zebra Technologies
Since acquiring Cortexica in 2019, Zebra Technologies has been hard at work getting the most from computer vision in a deliverable package.
Prada and Axiom Space engineer the future of space exploration
At the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, Italy, Axiom Space and Prada unveiled the flight design of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit for the first time.
SpaceX Starship booster caught in historic feat
SpaceX recently completed its fifth Starship test flight on 13th October 2024, returning the rocket’s massive first-stage booster safely to its launch pad in Texas.
Accelerating drug discovery with AI and quantum mechanics
Drug discovery has long been compared to assembling a jigsaw puzzle, with new drugs needing to be precisely shaped to fit the proteins in the human body to achieve therapeutic effects. This intricate process is time-consuming and complex, but researchers at Southern Methodist University (SMU) have introduced a new tool to speed up the process: SmartCADD.
AI aims to transform early arthritis detection and treatment
A project to improve the early detection of inflammatory arthritis using machine learning and AI has received £600,000 from UK Research and Innovation. The project will develop an AI-based system to help doctors diagnose arthritis more quickly and accurately.
Absolutely buzzing: how biotracking is saving our pollinators
A team from the University of Oxford have been investigating the decline in insect populations and the impact this is having on our ecosystem. Biotracking technology is a system of tracking insect movements and behaviours on a large scale by using a combination of radar, optical systems, and miniature chips to monitor insects like bees.