Analysis
Chatbot therapist to combat depression
A chatbot therapist to treat depression has launched as recent figures show that NHS patients seeking help with their mental health are waiting more than eight weeks to see a doctor after their first appointment.
Technology powers 45,000 homes with renewable energy
An innovative device which has freed up 95MW of additional network capacity, enough to power 45,000 homes, has been successfully proven in the UK. In just a year, UK Power Networks’ LoadShare trial has already saved customers eight million pounds, and enabled enough renewable power to run 45,000 homes to safely connect to a previously constrained point in the local electricity network.
Driverless cars can operate safely in London
The DRIVEN consortium has celebrated a key milestone in this 30-month government-supported project by demonstrating the capabilities of a fleet of self-driving vehicles in London’s challenging and complex urban environment.
UK 5G adoption expected to reach over 26% by 2024
The demand for 5G is robust in the UK and the technology's adoption is forecasted to reach over 26% of total mobile subscriptions by 2024, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. EE was the first network to launch 5G in the UK, but two other networks have since launched their 5G strategies to try and make it to the top spot.
IoT security simplified and time-to-market reduced
Microchip has announced the Trust platform of hardware and software elements that will simplify embedded system design for companies of all sizes. The expansion of the IoT and increased connectivity brings security concerns and highlights vulnerabilities.
Brushed DC motor driver for industrial equipment
The DRV8870 device from Texas Instruments is a brushed-DC motor driver for printers, appliances, industrial equipment, and other small machines. Two logic inputs control the Hbridge driver, which consists of four N-channel MOSFETs that can control motors bidirectionally with up to 3.6A peak current.
Keysight, OPPO collaborate for 5G test laboratory
Keysight Technologies has established a joint 5G test laboratory in Shenzhen, China with OPPO, a world top five mobile device manufacturer, further extending the collaboration between the two companies.
Mouser adds Clairitech displays to global linecard
Mouser Electronics has strengthened its position in HMI display modules by signing a global distribution agreement with Clairitec, a designer and manufacturer of graphic display solutions.
Power utilities are betting on robotics to enhance operations
Robots and drones now play a crucial role in the power utilities space as companies are increasingly using robotics to handle the inspection of risky, time-consuming, and hard to reach assets, as well as maintaining those assets and improving their operations, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Electrolube reports huge success in India
Electrolube has announced the enormous success of its Indian manufacturing facility in Bangalore. Electrolube India has been operating locally for seven years and recently confirmed a 40% increase in gross turnover for 2017-2018. However, this unprecedented growth in turnover is set to propel up to 91% in 2019, as disclosed today by Electrolube’s parent company, the HK Wentworth Group.