Analysis
Europe’s future is renewable
Europe has enough solar and wind resources to meet its electricity demand entirely from renewable sources. A new study by researchers at the Institute for Transformative Sustainability Research (IASS) in Potsdam shows that many regions and municipalities could meet their electricity demand using electricity systems based exclusively on renewables.
Could nanotechnology address the emissions epidemic?
Many governments have made bold commitments to ban petrol and diesel vehicles from our roads to reduce CO2 emissions. For example, UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove claimed this was achievable by 2040. Such claims are widely dismissed as impossible, in part due to our reliance on centralised fossil fuel-produced power sources.
Brexit’s impact on innovation and R&D
Brexit will undoubtedly affect life in the UK in several ways. The nature and extent of its impact, however, is anyone’s guess. Regarding research and innovation, on the surface not much should change. The R&D Tax Credit Scheme is a government initiative and while it is subject to European Union rules, ultimately the money is provided by HMRC, so the amount of funding available for creative pursuits should not be affected.
Driving digital transformation in an organisation
Technology is difficult to evolve despite the speed at which it develops, and things have really changed in recent times, especially in the past year there has really been a focus on digital transformation. When it comes to this transformation people often say you need new people, but why? Why not focus on the people you already have on your team and train them so they can transform with the business?
Global surgical robot market to hit $24bn
With technological advancements set to revolutionise healthcare in the coming years, the surgical robots market is anticipated to capture a significant share of the changing medical industry. Of late, precision robots have been able to make minimally invasive surgeries a reality and are being increasingly used in a wide range of surgeries.
Farnell adds Kitronik to product portfolio
Farnell is now stocking the Kitronik range of accessories for micro:bit, Arduino and Raspberry Pi, perfect for educators, students, makers and hobbyists. The products encourage imagination and creativity when used in conjunction with the latest generation of open-source programmable computer boards.
Keysight, Kandou advance chord signalling technology
A collaboration between Keysight Technologies and Kandou Bus is advancing high-speed digital signalling applications using Keysight's test solutions for characterising Chord signalling transmitter and receiver designs.
Global solar pumps market to reach $3.1bn by 2027
According to a recent study, in terms of revenue, the global solar pumps market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 12% during the forecast period, owing to numerous factors. The study, from Transparency Market Research, offers thorough insights and forecasts in the solar pumps market.
Duo collaborate on 'Ride Like a Pilot' charity cycling challenge
Starting on 5th September 2019, four members of the UK Royal Air Force Cycling Association will conduct a 1,900 mile (3,050km) ride, raising money for SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity. They will be wearing Everysight Raptor smart glasses throughout the journey. A spin-off from Elbit Systems, Everysight Raptor glasses are designed for cycling and use Augmented Reality (AR) technology developed by Elbit for fighter jet helmet mounted display s...
Production of functional air intake prototype cuts manufacturing time
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC), the British manufacturer of the recently launched Mono R, and Stratasys have revealed the impact additive manufacturing is having on the design and production of the latest edition to the BAC elite supercar offering. When faced with detrimental delays to the design process of an essential airbox, the team turned to Stratasys FDM additive manufacturing to produce fully functional prototypes in r...