The view from within the electronics industry – individual comment pieces from people working in the technology sector.
A personal viewpoint by Ash Madni, MD Madni Technologies, in an interview with Miles Kirby. Over my several decades in microelectronics, I have always appreciated venture capitalists for their ability to invest in risky projects they envision will become highly successful. My guest is someone I have been following on LinkedIn and greatly admire as one such a venture capitalist. ...
Circularity, once viewed as an end-of-life product concern, is emerging as a powerful lever for extending their useful life, writes Dr John W Mitchell. Smart rings that track your sleep and heart rate, advanced robotics enabling precision surgery, solid-state batteries set to transform how we store power – electronics are at the heart of innovation. Electronics are not just powering ...
The Cyber Resilience Act, due to be in force in December 2027, is an opportunity not an obstacle, but preparation is key, says David Pashley. If you are involved in designing and developing electronic products and embedded systems, no doubt you’ll have heard plenty of discussion in the industry recently around the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The CRA became ...
Paul Dempsey believes that the US president wants to quickly manoeuvre Greenland into a ‘sweetheart’ minerals deal. US President Donald Trump is in a hurry. Four months into his second term, he is enacting policies with a bumptious bravado that has startled everyone outside his MAGA movement. Greenland Among the more contentious is his acquisitive gaze towards Greenland, the world’s ...
What role could emerging cooling technologies play in making li-ion batteries more efficient? ask two specialists at Withers & Rogers. As lithium-ion batteries become smaller and therefore more power-dense, to fit inside compact domestic products, manufacturers are using cooling technology to ensure battery safety. However, this adds to the overall cost of manufacture. And this, ultimately, must be met by ...
Batman? And James Bond? I was flummoxed when Andy Sellars told me he was indirectly involved in both, writes Ash Madni, who shares a personal interview with the well-known industry figure… It’s not what you’d expect if you mention Dr Andy Sellars’ name to anyone, but there you go. The old adage “Never judge a book by its cover” comes ...
Modern technology has been revolutionised by the use of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, but they still have some significant drawbacks that, as yet, are unresolved, write two specialists at Withers & Rogers. From electric vehicles to mobile phones, Li-ion batteries are used across many industry sectors. However, as they near the end of their life, the battery cells can rapidly degrade ...
As a curious veteran, writes Ash Madni, I like to keep my eye on which UK companies’ startup then make it successfully to an exit. UltraSoc was one such company but what was particularly interesting about it was their CEO, Rupert Baines. So I reached out to him and to my surprise, he responded. I was instantly impressed when I ...
Felix Tsui, of Vicon, considers the vital role that motion capture – or mocap – can play for the future of space exploration and its role in robotics. From maintaining spacecraft to exploring distant planets, robots play a pivotal role in overcoming the challenges of space environments. But how do we ensure these systems are as precise and adaptable as possible? ...
Dr. Ali Sadri considers how some of the limitations for 5G performance can be overcome, for example via RIS and in-building wireless coverage. With the rollout of 5G continuing to cause issues around the globe, some people would argue that it’s not yet living up to the hype. So what’s needed to unlock its potential? Dr. Ali Sadri, CTO of ...
