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PreAct Technologies debuts new line of LiDAR Sensors at CES
PreAct Technologies (PreAct), an Oregon-based developer of near-field flash LiDAR technology, has announced a line of new flash LiDAR sensors – Sahara, Borrego, and Moab – to address various use cases across multiple industries including agriculture, healthcare, smart cities, retail, security, transportation, education, or any field that requires detailed 3D mapping and modelling.
UK scientist awarded OBE for services to space
A UK scientist instrumental in founding the Gravitational Wave Research Group at the University of Birmingham has been honoured in the New Year Honours, recognising contributions to space science alongside other prominent UK astronomers.
Mandate for new cars and vans to be zero emission by 2035 is now law
The zero emission vehicle mandate is the government’s pathway towards all new cars and vans being zero emission by 2035 and it is now law.
Electronic Specifier’s top stories from 2023
As we step forward into the new year, Electronic Specifier looks back at some of its most popular stories from the last 12 months.
New study shows electric nudge can aid surgical robot operators
A recent study has revealed that applying gentle electric currents to the back of the head can significantly improve the learning process for manoeuvring a robotic surgery tool, both in virtual reality and real-life settings.
Diamond-enhanced GaN transistors in heat management
In an exciting advancement in semiconductor technology, researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have integrated gallium nitride (GaN) transistors with diamond substrates, addressing the increasing heat management challenges in miniaturised semiconductor devices.
Sussex scientists develop a potential alternative to Bluetooth
Researchers at the University of Sussex have made an advancement in data transmission technology, presenting a potential alternative to Bluetooth that could revolutionise mobile phones and other tech devices.
UK Supreme Court rejects AI as inventor in patent case
In a pivotal decision, the UK Supreme Court has maintained earlier rulings, dismissing an appeal to recognise an artificial intelligence system as an inventor in patent applications.
Pioneer of battery-free tracking technology wins OBE
Dr Sabesan Sithamparanathan, a leading figure in the development of the world's most precise battery-free real-time location tracking technology, has been honoured with an OBE for Services to Innovation Technology and the Promotion of STEM Subjects in Education in the King’s 2024 New Year Honours List.
New Year honour for Royal Academy of Engineering President
The President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Professor Sir Jim McDonald FREng FRSE, was honoured with a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire in the King’s New Year Honours list.