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.

4 days ago by Lianne Frith

The Case for Early-Stage Development of Recyclable Electronic Devices

The current design processes for developing electronics often don’t factor in the result of a significant amount of material waste.

4 days ago by Biljana Ognenova

Which Electrical Engineering Specialisation is Right for You?

There are several engineering fields that university students can choose from, such as computer science, civil, mechanical, electrical, and aeronautics. It’s not surprising that students may find it difficult to select one speciality over another when the time comes.

5 days ago by Sam Holland

Bill of Materials Management: How to Improve BOM Systems for Product Development

What makes an effective bill of materials (BOM), and how can it be improved to satisfy the objectives of design engineers and makers alike?

one week ago by Sam Holland

Programming Languages for EEs That Aren’t Worth Learning

Unlike software developers, electrical engineers often use code to interact with the outside world; driving sensors, gathering data, powering motors, and other practical uses.

2 weeks ago by David Rutland

Leading RISC-V Companies and Their Progress in Implementing the Open Source Architecture

RISC-V is gaining widespread acceptance within the science and engineering communities worldwide. In this article, we are going to have a look at what the RISC-V architecture is and who some of the prominent companies are who are using its open-source ISA to enable processor innovation in line with the RISC-V foundation's objectives.

2 weeks ago by Sam Holland

How Does Tesla’s New Self-Driving AI Chip Match Up to Competitors?

During its 'Autonomy Investor Day' event early March, Tesla announced that it had developed the “world's most advanced computer for autonomous driving”...

2 weeks ago by Sam Holland

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 3 weeks ago by Tyler Charboneau

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.

3 weeks ago by Lianne Frith

Designing for the Future: Replacing the Mouse and Keyboard with Interactive Technology

The traditional mouse and keyboard have hardly changed for many years. However, many parts of the world are facing a skills crisis, and young people are leaving school with far more experience using tablets and smartphones.

3 weeks ago by Emily Gray-Fow

5 Solutions to Top IoT Security Issues

With the increased usage of IoT devices in different sectors like manufacturing, finance, and healthcare the number of risks and challenges have also been increasing exponentially.

4 weeks ago by Sam Holland

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.

one month ago by Lianne Frith

Securing Medtech Devices Now Possible Through Signal Manipulation

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to have your information secured with something uniquely yours, then your own body is as close as it gets. Thanks to new technology, medical data can now be protected from breaches using the human body as the encryption medium.

one month ago by Sam Holland

The Biggest Complaints Related to Buying EVs

Whether we like it or not, the future of transportation seems to be electric. But should we be welcoming them with open arms? Electric cars are supposed to be better for the environment, offer optimal performance (at least in terms of acceleration), and promise lower ownership costs than gas-powered vehicles. But, things aren’t quite that simple. In this article, we will consider some of the difficulties facing EVs and an all-electric future.

one month ago by Gaber Intihar

What Powers the Falcon 9 Reusable Rocket? A Peek Into Its Control and Electrical Systems

The Falcon 9 range of rockets represents a breakthrough in modern space technology by making space travel more affordable without compromising on safety and reliability.

one month ago by Sam Holland

Medical Devices are Leading the IoT Revolution, Not Consumer Ones

The IoT has opened the doors to endless opportunities within healthcare and medicine. When your ordinary, run of the mill medical devices are supplemented with connectivity and added to the IoT, they can collect invaluable information, data, and provide healthcare professionals with greater insight into the patient.

one month ago by Luke James

Moore’s Law is Dead. What Happens Next?

Since 1965, computer engineers have lived by the words of Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, that the density of transistors that can be crammed onto a chip will double every 12 months. But, Moore’s Law is more of an observation and an extrapolation of trends than a genuine law of nature. Technology struggled to keep up and, within a decade, the optimistic 12-month prediction had extended to 18 months then, later, to 24 months.

one month ago by David Rutland

It’s Time to Switch to Green 3D Printing

3D printing has been widely touted as a 'green' alternative to traditional manufacturing: first, because it generates little waste compared to conventional manufacturing techniques; and second, because it significantly eliminates the environmental costs of transportation, logistics, maintenance, and storage.

one month ago by Sam Holland

Things European Tech Start-ups Do Better Than U.S. Ones

Despite hundreds of years' worth of cultural exchange, the differences between the European and U.S. start-up ecosystems are staggering. While the U.S. has long since been understood to be the ideal place to launch a start-up, there are several things that European tech start-ups do better than their U.S. counterparts.

one month ago by Luke James

AI and Medtech: Where Are We Headed?

Technology is rapidly evolving and changing the nature of our world. Certain ideas and concepts that would have been written off as sci-fi fantasy nonsense a couple of decades ago—i.e. artificial intelligence—are becoming more and more common in our digital world.

one month ago by Luke James

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