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Real experiences of women in engineering and maritime
Currently, women represent only two percent of the maritime industry, while only eight percent of employees in engineering are women. This is in stark contrast to the UK workforce as a whole, of which women make up 47%. Abi Thompson, Project Manager, and Georgia Jones, Senior Strategic Buyer, at subsea engineering company SMD, share their experiences of women in engineering.
How are global supply chain issues impacting manufacturing?
After three years of back-and-forth Brexit negotiations and uncertainty, manufacturers are still desperate for clarity on what the future of trading between the UK and Europe would look like.Jon Theis, Director of TheisCraft explains.
Let’s talk soldering
There is something truly satisfying about achieving the perfect solder joint. However, what exactly does the perfect solder joint even look like? In this month’s edition of Hakko Tech Tips, we will touch on how to create the perfect solder joint as well as exploring various aspects of soldering, it’s different uses, how best to fix a bad solder joint, metals that can and can’t be soldered as well as differences between soldering...
SEMI Summit to highlight 3D, MEMS and image sensor tech
3D semiconductor technologies, MEMS and image sensors will take centre stage 1st-3rd September, 2021, atthe SEMI Connecting Heterogeneous Systems Summitas industry experts from across the value chain gather to highlight the latest heterogeneous integration and sensing technology advances that are driving innovation in high-end applications. The virtual event co-locates the SEMI 3D & Systems and MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summits. Registration...
Startups Magazine Hustle Awards
Startups Magazine recently hosted its second annual Hustle Awards showcasing the best and brightest entrepreneurial talent. The ceremony took place virtually and in person at the Finsbury Business Centre in Shoreditch.
Electronics Industry Survey 2020/21
On the 1st September Electronic Specifier will host its Webinar Summit, a one-day event packed with discussions around the latest industry trends in electronics, and the products and technologies that are shaping sectors from automotive to wireless.
STMicro plant to use 50% renewable energy sources by 2022
As part of its action plan to achieve carbon-neutrality by 2027, STMicroelectronics has announced that its Bouskoura site in Morocco will procure 50% of its energy from renewable sources by 2022 compared to one percent in 2020.
Wireless-charging growth for certified Qi chargers
STMicroelectronics has announced that it is protecting wireless charging of small devices and mobiles with a convenient solution for authenticating certified Qi chargers.Wireless charging, enabled on an increasing variety of smartphones and wearables, is creating opportunities for innovations that offer extra value for users.
Autonomous capabilities for planetary rovers on the moon
Milrem Robotics has secured a European Space Agency (ESA) contract to start applying its autonomy capabilities towards planetary rovers. The current project, planned as the first in a series of projects, is for mapping the current state of the art of planetary rovers and for developing tools to increase planetary rover autonomy using methods Milrem Robotics is currently applying in its terrestrial ecosystem of products. The agreement was signed l...
Electronics distributors surf wave of booming market
Electronic Specifier's Mick Elliott takes a closer look at the current challenges faced by electronics distributors.