Opinion

Becoming a Professional Engineer in the U.S.: What Every Electrical Engineer Should Know

According to the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), a professional engineering licence is the highest standard of competence, while also being an assurance of quality—and, of course, an overall symbol of achievement in the engineering profession.

10 hours ago by Sam Holland

The Changing Needs of IC Packaging

IC (integrated circuit) packaging innovations are driven by need: the need for greater bandwidth, less latency, and more functionality on a single chip—just to name a few. These needs have resulted in new approaches to both packaging and its manufacture that have the potential to revolutionise electronics.

one day ago by Sam Holland

How the U.S. Trade Tariffs Are Impacting Electronics Component Manufacturers

A possible trade deal between the U.S. and China is in the works according to Washington officials, but don’t hold your breath: the tariffs are already affecting electronics manufacturers, and while everyone anxiously awaits a deal and its details, tension in the industry is high.

2 days ago by Jake Pool

Electronic Component Sourcing: Understanding the Supply Chain

During the various phases of a product development lifecycle, electronic components are sourced from different suppliers.

3 days ago by Sam Holland

Anticipating and Combating Emerging IoT Threats

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

one week ago by Tyler Charboneau

Designing Wearables for the Medical Industry With Meaningful and Long-Term Impact in Mind

With medtech innovation on the rise, doctors and patients alike are turning to medical wearables to create more cutting-edge approaches to healthcare. And despite some public hesitation (largely due to their novelty), medical wearables have extensive benefits—and engineers are continuously conjuring ways to act on medical needs using the technology.

one week ago by Caroline Szachnowski

Where Do Electrical Engineers Fit? Top Industries for Engineering Professionals

Just like any other engineering field, electrical engineering is highly versatile: here is a look at the top industries for electrical engineers and the kind of work that they carry out within them.

about 2 weeks ago by Sam Holland

The Most Rewarding Specialities for Electrical and Electronic Engineers Today

Electrical and/or electronic engineering (EEE) encompasses highly rewarding professions—not just concerning financial compensation, but job satisfaction, too. But even within these fields, not all specialities are the same. We explore some of the most rewarding specialisations for both budding and experienced engineers alike.

2 weeks ago by Sam Holland

Dyson’s Electric Vehicle: An Example of Why Staying in Your Own Lane is Often a Good Idea

In early October, Dyson announced that it had scrapped a project to build electric vehicles due to problems surrounding commercial viability.

3 weeks ago by Luke James

The Challenges Associated with 3D IC Implementation

A new trend of vertically-stacked integrated circuits (or circuitry) is being touted as a means to decelerate Moore’s law. Set to meet electronic device requirements like lower power consumption and higher performance, 3D integration is piquing the interest of several design teams who plan to efficiently pack high functionality into small form factors. There are, however, both advantages and challenges alike.

3 weeks ago by Sam Holland

What Makes C++ Useful for Electrical Engineers

Gone are the days where only a computer science engineer is required to develop software and an electrical engineer (EE) has to work with pieces of hardware alone. Accordingly, there has been an increasing trend among non-computer engineers, particularly EEs, to learn at least one programming language—of which C++ is a chief example.

3 weeks ago by Sam Holland

How Can the EU Roadmap 2050 Objectives Benefit EEs?

The European energy roadmap for 2050 has posed ambitious carbon emission reduction goals for the next 30 years.

4 weeks ago by Biljana Ognenova

Actionable Ways for Electrical Engineers to Make a Global Impact on Climate Change

Alongside policymakers, regulators, and environmentally-conscious companies, EEs (electrical engineers) have a key role to play in tackling climate change worldwide. Indeed, EEs continue to bring about the change in actionable ways to improve the global state of carbon emissions.

one month ago by Biljana Ognenova

Environmental Sensors and Monitoring Systems May Replace Standalone and Integrated Sensors

Environmental sensors and monitoring systems are undoubtedly going to become more prevalent in the future as global power consumption grows—and great efforts are made to reach and maintain optimal levels of efficiency.

one month ago by Luke James

An Overview on Digital Signal Processing and Its Applications

Digital signal processing, or DSP, is the process by which signals are manipulated, and it ultimately involves such manipulations taking different forms using mathematical tools.

one month ago by Sam Holland

The UK Visa System: Why is the UK Turning Away the Engineering Talent That it Needs?

It is no secret that the UK's visa system and all its red tape makes it difficult to address its own engineering skills shortage. With thousands of STEM professionals refused entry last year, why is this happening and what can be done to address it?

one month ago by Luke James

Blockchain Developments and How They Relate to the Engineering Industry

While blockchain is often treated as synonymous with cryptocurrency (especially bitcoin), this is in fact just a fraction of the system’s applications: the secure, flexible nature of the technology grants many other uses to the engineering industry.

one month ago by Emily Gray-Fow

How Standardising Computing Platforms Could Accelerate the Delivery of Autonomous Vehicles at Scale

Self-driving cars must control themselves, perceive their environment and make decisions. Many of the prototypes are in fact able to achieve such functionalities, but still, autonomous vehicles for consumers are still a long way from mass production. To deliver what is needed, standardised, autonomous computing solutions, alongside industry collaboration, is vital.

one month ago by Lianne Frith

Benefits of PCB Design Software to Electrical Engineers and Where to Find Them

For designing electronic circuits on PCBs, there is a variety of both free-to-use and paid software tools available on the internet. Accordingly, it’s important to know the benefits of PCB design software and some of the best tools for electrical engineers.

one month ago by Sam Holland

The Practical Uses for Quantum Sensors in Electrical Engineering Applications

It might seem like the word “quantum” is being tacked on to everything these days, and it’s clear that just how quantum a new device or development is can vary by quite a lot. One new area where the term is applied with some validity is the fascinating world of quantum sensors.

one month ago by Emily Gray-Fow

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