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Film Capacitors for Harsh Environment Applications

Automotive and industrial electronics face challenging environments that can include high temperatures, voltages, currents, and frequencies, as well as exposure to moisture and outdoor conditions.

3 months ago by Sam Holland

T&M Devices That Will Speed Up Commercialisation of Solid-state Batteries

Solid-state batteries are expected to usher in an era of safer, more compact, and higher density batteries with fast-charging capabilities. These new generation batteries have been hailed as the future of electric cars, but their commercialisation still hangs in the balance.

3 months ago by Sam Holland

Multi-chip Modules That Meet Growing High Performance and Miniaturisation Standards

Due to the growing demand for compactness and greater efficiency in consumer electronics, Internet of Things, aerospace, defence, biotechnology industries and more, manufacturers face the challenge of designing systems with greater miniaturisation while being increasingly powerful. To achieve this, engineers must utilise smaller, more efficient components.

3 months ago by Sam Holland

Why Europe is More Primed for Autonomous Vehicles Than China

The KPMG Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index places four European countries among the top ten best prepared to deal with autonomous vehicles. China is ranked 16th on the index of 20 countries, which includes four factors in the total score calculation: policy and legislation, technology and innovation, infrastructure, and consumer acceptance.

about 4 months ago by Biljana Ognenova

Will Brexit Cripple Automobile Manufacturing in the UK?

Brexit has been one of the most discussed topics in the UK in the past year. The implications of a deal or no-deal consensus between the UK and EU will affect every facet of the economy due to the multi-level trade agreements the country has had with EU member states for decades. More specifically, a no-deal Brexit will certainly impact the vehicle manufacturing industry.

about 4 months ago by Sam Holland

PCB Fuel Cell Breakthrough Set to Revolutionise Portable Power

A recent breakthrough in fuel cell manufacturing is set to revolutionise several industries that have been trying to integrate hydrogen fuel cells into their power systems.

4 months ago by Emily Gray-Fow

Critical Components for EV and Self-Driving Vehicles

With so many countries recognising the danger of climate change and the environmental stewardship needed to counteract its effects, electric vehicles are seen as a green alternative that is both environmentally friendly and practical.

4 months ago by Sam Holland

CES 2019 Innovations That Impact Hardware Engineers

CES 2019 has already been and gone. From it, we learned about some exciting new innovations in hardware that are destined to make a real difference to our world and the hardware that we interact with on a daily basis.

4 months ago by Sam Holland

EU Commission Approves $2 Billion Public Funds for High-End Chips and Driverless Cars Research

IoT technologies have added another layer to the meaning of a digital single market, a policy the European Union has been pushing forward since the adoption of the Digital Single Market Strategy in May 2015. The Internet of Things is connecting virtual and physical touch points and dissolving many of the previously unshakable cross-border limitations and will continue to do so, thus changing the tapestry of societies as we know them.

about 5 months ago by Biljana Ognenova

GBatteries: The Future of Lithium-Ion?

As we’re all aware, the tech world is gradually drifting from over-reliance on fossil fuels and tilting further towards environmentally-friendly and sustainable sources of energy: renewables.

about 5 months ago by Sam Holland

Why We’re Stuck with Lithium-ion Batteries (Maybe Forever)

Lithium-ion batteries not only mark the present—they may well be the future, too. Consumer demand, especially in the EV industry, is both pressuring and incentivising manufacturers such as Tesla to keep the power supplies alive and kicking for the foreseeable future.

5 months ago by Sam Holland

In Defense of Autonomous Vehicles: Why Self-Driving Cars Are Closer Than You Think

Autonomous vehicles have been a hot topic for some time now, but even still, they're met with the disdain from many engineers. Despite this lack of support, these vehicles are coming, and there are only a few roadblocks in their way.

6 months ago by Biljana Ognenova

Tesla Is a Tech Company Masquerading as a Car Maker, and Others Should Follow Suit

While most may think of Tesla as another car manufacturer, the thriving company is actually much more than that. Other businesses in the technology sector have a lot to learn from Tesla's wins.

6 months ago by Luke James

Hyperloop Will Never Happen. Here’s Why.

Elon Musk's dreams of hyper-fast transportation and connectivity worldwide are filled with innovation and open-source production. But is the all-mighty Hyperloop possible, or just another unrealistic plan by tech's most eccentric innovator?

6 months ago by Emily Gray-Fow

From Startups to Tesla: Engineer and Entrepreneur Tom Jensen Talks Leadership

After heading up three separate startups, Tom Jensen witnessed Tesla's Model S launch after taking on a senior management role in the company's test infrastructure team. Through it all, he learned that the best startups and teams benefit from a great leader.

7 months ago by Sam Holland

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