Lianne Frith

About:

Lianne holds a degree in marine sciences from the University of Bordeaux and has always been intrigued by the opportunities that technological advancements bring to the environmental and medical sectors, as well as how artificial intelligence can pave the way for these innovations. Her professional background in sales and marketing has allowed her to work closely with digital technologies, and she now revels in the opportunity to share her discoveries with readers. Lianne currently resides in the UK.

Articles

The First Programmable Memristor Computer: Impacts on Machine Learning and AI Industries

Until now, memristors have primarily been a solution looking for a problem. In a recent development, however, researchers from the University of Michigan claim to have built the first programmable memristor computer.

one week ago
Research

Solving an Engineering Labour Shortage in Germany with Foreign Workers

Germany is a country on the brink of full employment with an unemployment rate of just 3.1% (the second-lowest in Europe). However, while economic growth is booming and unemployment is at an all-time low, there is a new problem on the horizon: almost every skilled and able worker is doing just that—working.

one Month ago
Opinion

Becoming a Chartered Engineer: The Benefits of Licensing as an Electrical Engineer in the UK

Definitions of a 'qualified engineer' vary according to educational systems and engineering degrees across the globe. Even more diverse are the definitions of licensures, registrations, and certifications that dictate a higher level of professionalism and experience.

one Month ago
Opinion

Are Electronics Manufacturers Ready for 5G Implementation?

To deliver on 5G’s promises, electronics manufacturers need to produce new components to support 5G networks. The next generation network needs to be faster, more reliable and more secure than its predecessors.

2 months ago
Opinion

Getting Familiar with 5G: What Is It Exactly and How Does It Work?

The anticipation of the arrival of 5G is growing by the day, with the first 5G-enabled smartphone expected to reach consumers this year.

about 3 months ago
Opinion

Necessary EU Investments to Boost Europe’s Lagging Tech Sector

Despite a population nearing 750 million, more than twice that of the US, Europe’s tech sector continues to lag behind its rivals.

about 4 months ago
Opinion

The Engineering Challenges of Operating a Zero Carbon Power Grid in the UK by 2025

The National Grid Electricity Operator (ESO) has reported that it will be able to fully operate Britain’s electricity on a zero-carbon system by 2025.

4 months ago
Opinion

Are Universities Properly Equipping EEs with the Skills Employers Seek?

Engineering is a tempting option for students with the promise of more job opportunities and higher starting salaries than that of other industries.

4 months ago
Opinion

Ways Smart Sensors Enable Smarter Robotics

The robotics industry has shown significant growth in recent years, especially in the fields of manufacturing and logistics. The robots that we work with are able to classify objects, navigate their surroundings, and teach themselves valuable skills.

5 months ago
Research

Are We Making Any Progress With Medical 3D Implants?

Back in 2015, market research firm Gartner predicted that 3D implants were set to make a big impact on the medical field. In fact, the prediction was that by 2019, 10% of people in the developed world would be living with 3D-printed items either on or in their bodies.

6 months ago
Opinion

Intel’s Loihi CPU: A Neuromorphic Chip Modelled on the Human Brain

Neuroscience, with its huge volume of complex interactions, is a field that offers an enormous amount of insight for the potential of hardware architectures and algorithms. The behaviors and properties of biological neurons have, to date, proven difficult to model let alone replicate. However, while the vast majority of biological neuron interactions will remain a mystery for some time, simplified abstractions of neural networks are now possible.

6 months ago
Product Highlights

Can Voice Recognition Applications Retain Surge of Growth in European Market Despite Device Flaws?

Voice recognition technology is an incredibly exciting innovation that is becoming a big part of our day-to-day lives. First integrated into our smartphones several years ago, the technology is now able to automate tasks, giving us the hands-free ability to achieve more.

6 months ago
Opinion

Electrical Engineers Designed This Shoe and That’s How It Should Be

Wearable technology is nothing new. Smart devices such as watches and glasses have become commonplace, giving us convenient access to all their features. In the same way that smartphones have untethered us from our desktops, smartwatches have released us from our phones.

6 months ago
Opinion

3 Implantable Medical Devices That Should Have Never Left the Lab

Since the first pacemaker was implanted back in 1958, there have been numerous developments and innovations in the area of implantable medical devices. By their very nature, these devices need to exist within the human body, and they are challenged by material, power consumption, size shrinkage and more.

7 months ago
Opinion

Engineers Can’t Avoid the Ultra-Personalized Future of IoT

The future is here with fast-evolving IoT devices integrated into every aspect of our work and home lives. But are these smart devices safe? And could we even avoid this invasion anyway?

8 months ago
Opinion