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Meet Norbert Sieczkiewicz: EW BrightSparks 2023 from Dyson/Lancaster University
Now in its sixth year of awards, EW BrightSparks continues to shine a spotlight on the brightest and most talented young engineers in the UK. Among the latest cohort of 2023, Norbert Sieczkiewicz stands out as a remarkable science and research engineer...
Agile Analog Introduces IP Subsystem for SoC Sleep Mode
Agile Analog, a leading customisable analogue IP company, has recently unveiled its groundbreaking always-on IP subsystem designed to enable an ultra-low-power sleep mode for the latest generation of System on Chips (SoCs).Working closely with XMOS, Agile Analog integrated a range of analogue...
Toray’s Breakthrough Polymer Speeds Up Solid State Battery Adoption
Toray, a leading materials innovation company, has announced a major advancement in battery technology. The company revealed that it has successfully developed an ion-conductive polymer membrane that boasts a remarkable 10-fold increase in ion conductivity compared to its predecessors. This breakthrough has...
Silicon Box Plans Chiplet Plant in Italy
Three-year-old Singapore chiplet startup Silicon Box has announced plans to invest €3.2 billion in Italy to build a state-of-the-art packaging plant in northern Italy, as confirmed by Italy’s industry minister Adolfo Urso.Speaking about the decision, Urso emphasized the importance of establishing a...
High-Power Supercapacitors: Triple Cells Boost Voltage to 9V
Knowles has recently unveiled two new series of triple cell PCB-mount supercapacitor modules, which are based on Cornell Dubilier's DGH and DSF series, now under Knowles' ownership.The DGH series is capable of operating up to 8.1V within a temperature range of -40...
Ultrasound Innovation: Sensing the Unseen
An innovative ultrasound-based sensing technique originally developed for medical purposes is now showing promise for broader applications. The inspiration behind this groundbreaking technique stemmed from a simple yet crucial question: how can we effectively detect leaks from the gut following gastric surgery?Traditional...
Cutting-Edge 4-Axis Robot Revolutionizes Flex PCB Soldering Contracts
May & Scofield, a leading manufacturer of electronic controls and systems, recently faced a unique challenge when they needed to fulfill a contract for automotive flex circuits that specifically forbade hand soldering. To address this issue, the company turned to Altus, a...
AA Manufacturing Expands PCBA and CEM Capabilities
Alan Anderson (AA) Manufacturing, the UK’s newest full-capability PCBA and Value-Add CEM, is making significant strides in its growth by expanding its workforce. This expansion includes the hiring of a key new executive and a team of skilled manufacturing staff. The company's...
TSMC Reports 11.3% Year-on-Year Revenue Growth in February
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has released its revenue figures for February, showing a total revenue of approximately US$5.73 billion. This represents a 15.8 percent decrease from the previous month, January 2024, but marks an 11.3 percent increase from February 2023. Despite...
Space South Central Secures Cosmic Capital Funding Portal
Space South Central serves as the gateway to Cosmic Capital, providing a platform for space-related small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to attract financial support. The regional space organization, encompassing Surrey and Hampshire, along with the SETsquared Partnership, has secured funding from the...
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