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Semiconductors and sustainability: the unspoken challenges and opportunities
Rand Technology believes sustainability is more than an aspiration – it’s a responsibility. As a specialist in electronic component sourcing and supply chain solutions, it recognises its crucial role in ensuring ethical sourcing, reducing environmental impact, and promoting a circular economy for semiconductors.
Circular Electronics Day sparks action for a more sustainable tech future
Globale-waste levels continue to rise, posing serious challenges to human health and the environment.
Repurpose robots, don't waste them
University of Bristol and University of West England researchers have advised the robotics industry to create robots that are able to be reprogrammed and repurposed once its lifespan is up, in an effort to tackle, rather than contribute to, the growing rise of electronic waste (e-waste).
Recapping CES 2025: exciting technologies on show
As CES 2025 comes to a close today in Las Vegas, US, Electronic Specifier recaps some of the exciting and innovative technologies that were debuted at the show, acknowledging the forward-thinking and keen sensitivity to challenges that characterises companies’ new solutions.
How computers are recycled and what happens to the waste
Globally, 62 million tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) was generated in 2022, yet less than a quarter of that waste was properly recycled, according to theUN’s Global E-Waste Monitor.
Groundbreaking projects funded to propel low-carbon energy transition
Thirteen UK research projects that will address urgent global energy and climate challenges have been funded through the Ayrton Challenge Programme.
Powercast named finalist in Defence Innovation Challenge
Powercastannounces that its broad range of wireless power technologies – including long-range Radio-Frequency (RF) charging and close-range high-power SmartInductive charging – are namedFinalists in the Defence Innovation Challenge, Microelectronics and Sensors Category.
E-waste: from overhead to revenue stream
In2tec's unique technologies are making e-waste recycling an opportunity instead of an obligation.
Reduce demand and recycle critical materials like lithium
The UK government should develop an integrated materials strategy to reduce demand, reuse and recycle critical materials to support the UK’s existing Net Zero Strategy, and improve economic security, according toa new report by the National Engineering Policy Centre, led by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Avalue Technology wins the 2024 Taiwan BIC award
Avalue Technology, a global pioneer in industrial computing solutions, as reached a significant milestone by winning of the recently announced ‘2024 Taiwan BIC Award’.