Analysis
Interactive platform reveals insights on consumers’ ecommerce patterns
Clicktivated, an interactive platform that connects viewers to products and information inside video as they watch, has announced the results of a proprietarysurvey on consumers’ online shopping and browsing opinions, revealing new insights that can help brands reach target audiences more effectively and increase user engagement and ultimately drive sales.
DART-ing ahead on the race track
Thirty-five Technical University Darmstadt students from various disciplines, including computer science and mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering, worked together to form the impressive TU Darmstadt Racing Team e.V. Their goal? To build a formula racing car that not only emits a low carbon footprint but also outraces the competition.
QR codes aid access to Eutect user manuals
Beginning in autumn 2019, Eutect will equip all machines and modules with QR codes, allowing direct online access to the user manuals. Consequently, the fact that user manuals cannot be found will be a thing of the past. This also optimises the distribution of updated manuals to customers.
Solving the equity dilemma and funding the intangible economy
Alternative SME credit specialist Caple has supported d EnSilica, a leading bespoke chip design and supply firm, with a £3.7m fully unsecured loan. This will enable EnSilica to continue its expansion into high-growth sectors including automotive, space and the Internet of Things (IoT). EnSilica funds the design and supply of silicon chips for customers and then takes a share of the revenues once the chip design is proven. G...
Challenging conditions no problem for TFT displays
Two 12-inch colour TFT displays from Fortec have been introduced by Display Technology. They offer superior performance for applications that require consistent readability in challenging conditions or full-HD with high image quality and low power consumption.
The blueprints to encourage people to adopt a sustainable lifestyle
Nolla cabin, a sustainable summer cottage built in 2018, was envisioned by Robin Falck and developed by Neste on the ideal of simple lifestyle with minimal to no emissions. Wanting to further support sustainable ways of living and travelling, Neste is organising a competition where 12 lucky winners can obtain the blueprints of the Nolla cabin.
Equipment investment enhances Ricardo manufacturing capabilities
Investment by Ricardo in gear manufacturing machine tools has improved productivity and extended capability, as the recent investment of £1.5m in a Klingelnberg spiral bevel grinder has begun delivering market ready components - underlining the company’s commitment to meeting the needs of its customers for high performance transmissions.
Opening up a new world of virtual twin experiences for healthcare
Dassault Systèmes has announced the completion of its acquisition of Medidata Solutions, whose clinical expertise and cloud-based solutions power the smarter development and commercialisation of treatments. The acquisition positions Dassault Systèmes to lead the digital transformation of life sciences in the age of personalised medicine and patient-centric experience through a comprehensive offering that reflects a deep understandin...
Nanopower IQ LDO linear regulator with fast transient response
The TPS7A02 from Texas Instruments is an ultra-small, ultra-low quiescent current low-dropout linear regulator (LDO) that can source 200mA with excellent transient performance. The TPS7A02, with an ultra-low IQ of 25 nA, is designed specifically for applications where very-low quiescent current is a critical parameter.
3D printing is accelerating tissue engineering research
Formlabs has released a user story with Dr Sam Pashneh-Tala, Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield, who is leading pioneering tissue engineering techniques for creating complex artificial blood vessels with patient-specific shapes, powered by Formlabs SLA 3D printers.