Analysis
Predictive analytics is the future of healthcare
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is leveraging the latest technology to deliver better treatment outcomes for the nation’s former soldiers. For some veterans, the transition back to civilian life is complicated. In some cases, that challenge can end with terminal results. Resultantly, the Department of Veterans Affairs conducts considerable research to identify former soldiers who are at risk.
Five ways food companies can ensure digital success
As digitalisation and the Internet of Things (IoT) sweeps across the business landscape, food and beverage companies are eyeing up ways to transform and modernise their business structure. They realise they can increase efficiency, enhance forecasting and deliver a better user experience by introducing automation and AI into their operations.
Energy savings with smart street lighting detectors
CP Electronics and Wattstopper will be showcasing their brand new innovative outdoor lighting solutions at Europe’s largest annual lighting event, LuxLive 2019 later this year. The two leading lighting controls manufacturers will be demonstrating how they are disrupting the outdoor lighting market, with their digital sensors and network-controlled solutions.
Virtual hospitals to meet 500 cardiac consultations
VBRI has just launched the field trial version of virtual hospital platform – mHospitals – at its four different centres in China, India and Sweden. It will start as a virtual cardiac platform that will serve patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases. In time more countries will be connected, and the number of services will grow.
Design contest winners head to New York celebration
The 2019 winners of Mouser Electronics Create the Future Design Contest will be celebrated at a special awards reception and dinner in New York City on November 8. Mouser’s suppliers Intel and Analog Devices teamed with Mouser in sponsoring the 17th annual contest.
Pickering Interfaces export sales win Queen's Award
Pickering Interfaces which designs and makes modular signal switching and simulation solutions for use in electronic test and verification, has been presented with a Queen’s Award for Outstanding Short Term Growth in overseas sales over the last three years.
Matrix deal boosts Mouser's power portfolio
A global distribution agreement means that Matrix Industries’ energy harvesting DC/DC boost converters and associated kits are available from Mouser Electronics. They are suitable for IoT or wearable engineers — from hobbyists to design engineers in large companies.
New generation avionics: From aircraft to spaceship
Aviation’s reliance on data to make critical flying decisions increases year on year. The latest aircraft designs now entering fleets are equipped with technologies that can deliver unprecedented collection and transmission of data. Though thousands of sensors and sophisticated digitised systems, the latest generation of aircraft collects enormous amounts of data.
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.