Tyler Charboneau

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Tyler is a freelance writer obsessed with the technological landscape. Though predominantly tackling topics at the intersection of hardware and software, he enjoys exploring challenging new frontiers. Tyler has contributed to numerous online publications, writing about Apple products, APIs, and more.

Articles

The Future of Commercial Air Travel in the UK: Fully-Electric Aircraft

As the industry pushes for carbon neutrality, manufacturers have committed to investigating the viability of hybrid and fully-electric aircraft—and that’s particularly in the UK.

3 months ago
Opinion

Anticipating and Combating Emerging IoT Threats

As connected devices gain a formidable foothold in our homes and pockets, we must prioritise proactive security

about 4 months ago
Opinion

The Problem with Public Perception of Energy Theft and Meter Tampering in the UK

A joint survey by Echo Managed Services and Grosvenor Services Group has illuminated how the public perceives energy theft.

about 5 months ago
News

Prism Power Partners With Schneider Electric to Advance Data Center Efficiency

Prism Power Group reached an agreement with Schneider Electric earlier this year, combining their prowess in the digitalization, automation, and power management.

about 5 months ago
News

Assessing the Potential Health Impacts of Widespread 5G Implementation

Following backlash from Swiss protestors due to potential health concerns, the European rollout of 5G remains a dubious proposition. Despite the European Parliament’s mandate to allocate 5G bands by the end of 2020 – and the Trials Cities programme—public opinion remains a powerful influence over network implementation. Scientific studies will also sway decision—making in the near future.

5 months ago
Opinion

Comparing European and American Engineering Salaries: Who Makes More?

For years, the engineering field has been embroiled in controversy over fair pay and social capital. While many view engineering as a lucrative field, real-world metrics may indicate otherwise. Accordingly, salary gaps between European and North American markets may be skewing engineering’s overall outlook.

5 months ago
Opinion

Digital Technologies Are Shaping the Future of Engineering

Digital processes have already redefined how companies approach manufacturing from an efficiency standpoint. Additionally, the electrical engineering industry has benefited immensely from the proliferation of modern digital tools. These evolving technologies continue to influence how teams and businesses operate on a daily basis.

5 months ago
Opinion

Combatting the Inverse Relationship Between Chipset Size and Defect Detection Rates

As chip designs shrink and become increasingly complex, fabricators are facing mounting challenges over quality control. Spotting defects is integral to guaranteeing high yields and consistent performance. Manufacturers must utilize inspection processes that keep pace with chipset innovations.

5 months ago
Opinion

How Digital Manufacturing Benefits Modern Electronics Development

Our current technological revolution is placing a slew of unprecedented stressors on existing manufacturing processes. As production scales in response to demand, manufacturers must embrace digitalisation or face stagnation. These data-driven approaches will boost manufacturing efficiency whilst bringing added flexibility to numerous industries.

5 months ago
Opinion

What Does the UK Need to Reach Spacecraft Launch Capability?

As part of a long-term program launched earlier this year, the UK aims to send thousands of satellites into orbit by 2030.

about 6 months ago
Opinion

Pursuing Renewable Energy Systems Without Causing Materials Shortages

While the race to construct renewable energy systems is raging, many fear widespread system production will cause materials scarcity. Companies need to consider the short and long-term ramifications of resource consumption, should these projects have viability.

6 months ago
Opinion

UK Organizations Receive Funding for Improving Energy Efficiency

Faraday, the independent institute, is allocating £55 million to projects in 4 focus areas, each set on improving EV battery technology while slashing harmful emissions. Resulting research also has the potential to positively impact other industries.

6 months ago
News

GlobalFoundries and Arm are Boosting Processor Interconnections via 3D Chip Integration

An ambitious research effort between GlobalFoundries and Arm has finally resulted in a groundbreaking new 3D chip design.

6 months ago
News

Linear Labs HET Electric Motor Delivers Vast Torque Potential to EVs, Scooters, and Wind Turbines

Linear Labs’ engineering advantage revolves around performance. The company designed the HET motor to provide two-to-five times more torque than commercial motors within the same-sized package.

about 7 months ago
Product Highlights

Right to Repair Electronics is Essential to Product Design

The conversation around the right to repair has always been contemptuous, often pitting consumers against companies. Though international electronics brands are household names, they often lack meaningful brick-and-mortar presences in many countries.

7 months ago
Opinion

The UK is Falling Behind in Robotics — Though There’s Long-Term Hope

The manufacturing world is increasingly embracing automation, with the EU seeing 12% growth in robotics last year. Global workforce saturation is rising as countries modernise their labour strategies. However, the UK is struggling to keep up: by comparison, its robot sales fell by 3% in 2018.

7 months ago
Opinion

Sundance’s VCS-1 Processor: Addressing the Growing Needs of Sensor Technology

Sundance Multiprocessor Technology has introduced the VCS-1 processor, available as a comprehensive system that blends advanced hardware and software capabilities. The stack was specifically designed for applications involving VCS: vision, control, and sensors—per its namesake.

7 months ago
Product Highlights

British Startup Blueshift Memory Supercharges Data Operations with New Memory Technology

Though steady CPU enhancements have boosted computational data manipulation, embedded memory is now the largest remaining efficiency bottleneck. Blueshift Memory is actively working to shrink this gap—a development that will significantly benefit genetic research, AI programming, climate modelling, and more.

7 months ago
Opinion

Cal Test CT4140A 4mm Fuse Adapter Prioritises User and Electrical Safety Measures

Cal Test Electronics has unveiled a new 4mm fuse adapter, setting their sights on ultimate flexibility and electrical safety. The CT4140A is designed to accommodate a variety of electrical applications, delivering on its potential as an essential tool for engineers.

7 months ago
Product Highlights

6G Wireless Development is Underway – Despite 5G’s Infancy

Though 5G’s global deployment is growing—with widespread functionality expected within 5 years—development on its successor is already in the works.

about 8 months ago
Opinion

Europe’s Most Powerful Supercomputer: Barcelona Plays Host to MareNostrum 5

Constituting one of the EU’s latest technological super-investments, the MareNostrum 5 has found a new home in Barcelona. By December 2020, the pre-exascale machine will become operational at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC).

8 months ago
Opinion

EU Project TEMPO Aims to Produce AI Applications with Emerging Memory Technologies

We’ve witnessed the exponential growth of AI applications in recent years, much of it driven by small companies with large ambitions. However, the EU’s Project TEMPO constitutes a coordinated, European effort to strengthen AI’s future.

8 months ago
Opinion

SLD Laser’s LaserLight Blue: Materials Processing and Beyond

SLD Laser has recently unveiled the newest member of its laser module family: the LaserLight Blue. This module joins the LaserLight Fiber and LaserLight SMD, offering impressive versatility for wide-ranging applications.

8 months ago
Product Highlights

How AR and AI Advancements Are Impacting Multiple Industries

AI has also emerged as a key player in the engineering realm. Businesses are increasingly pursuing automation, which is AI’s calling card. Such algorithm-based cognitive tasks can be time-consuming for humans. AI development constitutes an exciting new engineering frontier to explore as technology evolves. Both AR and AI are transforming the global productivity landscape.

about 9 months ago
Research

Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 Headset: Combining Computer Vision and Advanced Machine Learning Capabilities

Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2—the successor to the original Google Glass Enterprise Edition—pushes the boundaries of employee efficiency through user experience feedback.

9 months ago
Product Highlights

WWDC 2019 Roundup: Exciting New Tools for Developers and Engineers

On June 3rd, Tim Cook and company took to the stage during Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference. The Apple WWDC typically showcases upcoming software updates, though Apple does occasionally unveil new hardware. This year was no different.

9 months ago
News

Riedon’s Latest Series of Metal-Clad Braking Resistors Offers Impressive Performance

On 23rd May, resistor manufacturer Riedon unveiled exciting new additions to its family of wire-wound resistors...

about 10 months ago
Product Highlights

Enhancing IoT and Wearables with the SensorTile Development Kit

On May 7th, STMicroelectronics—Europe’s largest semiconductor manufacturer—announced its newest contribution to the IoT realm. Dubbed the SensorTile.box, a device that introduces users to wearable sensing and cloud-based data transmission.

10 months ago
Product Highlights

Fighting for Future Dominance: AR vs. VR

As the world continues to advance technologically, our concept of reality has evolved in lockstep. Hardware and software have combined to create immersive experiences beyond our normal perception.

about 11 months ago
Opinion

Infineon’s XHP3 Power Module: A Compact Powerhouse for High-Power Applications

In its 4th April press release, Infineon officially unveiled a performant new member of its IGBT family. Dubbed the XHP3, the 3,3kV dual module is slated to be showcased in May during PCIM 2019.

11 months ago
Product Highlights

ARM-Based Macs and Marzipan: Future Linchpins of Apple’s Ecosystem

Following the success of the iPhone 4, Apple’s A-series processors have become staples of its hardware lineup. Every year since, these ARM-based chips have made gigantic leaps in terms of processing power and efficiency. Though improvements have diminished with later versions, fundamental changes to the A series’ architecture have brought more considerations to the table.

11 months ago
News