Analysis
Peripheral nerve stimulation market to grow at 35% CAGR
IDTechEx has been following the field of bioelectronic medicine over the past year and have identified several fast-growing areas, including peripheral nerve stimulation, which is forecast to grow at 35% CARG for 2019 to 2029.
Roundtable uncovers unified goals for energy sector
Abloy UK recently hosted a roundtable event, gathering together influential figures from the energy sector to discuss the security challenges faced by the industry in protecting critical physical assets. From speaking with key stakeholders, a number of common concerns were raised, as well as shared requirements for any potential future access control upgrades.
Robot's roamings mix education and fun
It can be fun, it can educate and it can inspire. It is the MekaMon Berserker v2 robot, developed by Reach Robotics which is now available at RS Components. MekaMon is a gaming robot, as well as being ideal for robotics engineers and hobbyists, and for a wide range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students from those still in the early stages of school, up to those studying engineering at university.
Customs procedure system with face recognition at more airports
NEC Corporation has announced an order from Japan Customs, under the Ministry of Finance, for an electronic customs procedure system utilising face recognition to be installed at the customs inspection areas of six major airports in Japan: New Chitose Airport, Narita International Airport, Haneda Airport, Chubu International Airport, Kansai International Airport and Fukuoka Airport.
GaN and SiC power semiconductor market to reach $3bn by 2025
The GaN and SiC Power Semiconductor Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $400m to over $3bn by 2025; as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights. The power semiconductor devices are witnessing high adoption for different power applications fuelling the growth of the GaN and SiC power semiconductor market.
Multifunction switch manufacturers seek aftermarket opportunities
The automotive multifunction switches market report summarises the macroeconomic factors that are likely to support the growth of the automotive multifunction switches market and the forecast factors that are expected to be the most influential factors in the proceedings of the automotive multifunction switches market.
Plexus upgrades Livingston engineering facility
On the back of a £1.07m grant from Scottish Enterprise, Plexus is renovating its facility in Livingston, Scotland. This investment supports continued growth and technology offerings, in response to increased demand, for customers in European markets.
Ride a robot bus to the beach in Helsinki
Helsinki has been determinedly testing robot buses since 2016. The pilots have developed and expanded year by year. This year, you can get on a self-driving bus in smart city district Kalasatama and on a record-long 2.5km route in the most eastern district Vuosaari.
Daglish joins Goepel in sales engineer role
Cambridge-based GOEPEL electronics has strengthened its sales and service presence in the UK and Ireland by adding a Technical Sales Engineer. Mark Daglish is now responsible for the company’s product ranges of Embedded JTAG Solutions equipment as well as Inspection Solutions (Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), Automated X-ray Inspection (AXI) and Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) systems).
Anatomy of a ransomware attack
There have been a few real-world cases where white-hat hackers and researchers have been able – in limited, controlled instances – to actually penetrate a car’s electronics and communications systems, take over the car’s steering and acceleration systems, and potentially do real damage. By Alan Grau, VP of IoT, Embedded Systems, Sectigo