Industrial

Neural networks can be categorised as a set of algorithms modelled loosely after the human brain that can ‘learn’ by incorporating new data. Indeed, many benefits can be derived from developing purpose-built ‘computationally efficient’ neural network models. However, to ensure your model is effective, there are several key requirements that need to be considered. Quenton Hall, AI System Architect for Industrial, Vision, He...

Picture a flexible circuit board (FPCB) and you will almost inevitably visualise a sheet of orange/brown plastic, probably with a few copper traces and maybe some soldered components on it. This plastic is PI (polyimide/Kapton), and its ubiquity is primarily due to its temperature resistance and general durability.

For years stereotypes have existed within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) sectors. Perhaps this is the primary reason why the number of women in the industry is still at such a low level. Sadly, despite the stereotype now being incredibly outdated, its presence still remains, and so does the gender gap.

Back in 2001, the US National Science Foundation first coined STEM as an acronym. Broken down into its four subject categories, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and when we stop and consider, STEM is actually everywhere we look.

Industrial network connectivity for devices and machines is key to achieve smart connected factories. HMS Networks annual study of the industrial network market shows that Industrial Ethernet increases its market share to 64% of new installed nodes (59% last year), while fieldbuses drop to 30% (35). The leading networks EtherNet/IP and PROFINET share first place at 17% each. Wireless technologies stay at a six percent market share.

Getting caught out unaware is the number one bugbear for IT professionals according to global research from IT monitoring expert, Paessler. 

Few things seem more removed from what makes us human, in our data-driven world, than AI, its very name a reminder that it imitates a human trait, but is not the real thing. By Sharon Daniels, Arria NLG CEO

From paper straws and cotton bags to paper composite drinks cartons and glass bottles, environmental concerns have driven several changes in the food and packaging industry, in recent years. Many of these shifts have emerged as a knee-jerk reaction to consumer anti-plastic sentiment, but these abrupt alterations are not as environmentally-sound as they might first appear. Here, Dr Ashlee Jahnke, Research Director of biodegradable bioplastics...

In their forecasts at the end of last year Leadership Group members of the Electronic Components Supply Network (ecsn) and International Distributors of Electronics Association (IDEA) predicted that our industry might have to contend with a number of fairly major political upheavals in 2020, as the US steps up export regulations again. Many these upheavals could seriously restrict growth in the global electronic components markets,

Data centres are expected to use 20% of the word’s energy by 2025. While companies across the world depend on them to store data, there are new technologies that can improve their energy efficiency and operational effectiveness, if we take advantage of them.