Molex collaborates with logi.cals on open architecture IAS4.0 platform
Molex is collaborating with logi.cals to develop an engineering environment it says will help developers build industrial automation solutions.
Infineon and Klika Tech to accelerate IoT and Cloud solutions development for smart buildings
Infineon Technologies and Klika Tech have formed a partnership to develop solutions for smart buildings based on Infineon’s semiconductor portfolio and Klika Tech integrations of IoT Cloud and Amazon
Quantum computers learn to mark their own work
Scientists from the University of Warwick have created a protocol that allows a quantum computer to check its own answers to difficult problems.
Supplyframe and Cadence integrate cloud-based PCB library service directly with PCB tools
SamacSys, a Supplyframe subsidiary company and a provider of electronic component CAD models and library services, has completed a new integration with Cadence Design Systems' Allegro and OrCAD PC
Cadence announces the Tempus Power Integrity Solution
Cadence Design Systems has unveiled the Tempus Power Integrity Solution, the first comprehensive static timing/signal integrity analysis and power integrity analysis tool, which enables engineers to c
Wind River's Simics offers enhanced cybersecurity
Wind River has announced the release of its latest version of Wind River Simics.
TI Burr-Brown audio ADC enables far-field voice capture
Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced a new audio analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) capable of capturing clear audio up to four times farther away than other compatible devices.
First 6U VPX solution to feature Xilinx RF system-on-chip technology
Abaco Systems has unveiled the industry’s first 6U VPX implementation of Xilinx's 16x16 RF system-on-chip (RFSoC) technology combined with its Ultrascale+ FPGA with High Bandwidth Memory (HBM).
RS introduces F-RAM development board from Cypress
RS Components is shipping an easy-to-use and inexpensive development kit that will enable engineers to evaluate the high-performance Excelon Ultra QSPI F-RAM memory technology from Cypress Semiconduct
GaN Systems receives ISO 9001:2015 certification
GaN Systems, a leader in GaN power semiconductors, has announced that it has received International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification for the design and manufacture of pow
GLOBALFOUNDRIES and SiFive partner to unlock AI application possibilities
GLOBALFOUNDRIES and SiFive have announced they are working to develop a platform that can deliver the capacity, speed and power required for cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
ZF and Cree aim to advance the electric drive
ZF and Cree have announced a strategic partnership to create highly efficient electric drivelines. This extends their existing cooperation agreements.
ANSYS to extend Microsoft Azure Digital Twins with physics-based simulations
ANSYS is working with Microsoft to extend Microsoft Azure Digital Twins with ANSYS Twin Builder to enable mutual customers to improve operations.
Autonomous cars might soon be able to “reason” whether it's safe to merge at tricky intersections
MIT and Toyota researchers have designed a new model to help autonomous vehicles determine when it’s safe to merge into traffic at intersections with obstructed views.
Mandatory drone registration deadline just 25 days away
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has reminded UK drone pilots that they have until the end of November to register their craft.
AmbiMate MS4 cuts time to market for smart building systems
TE Connectivity (TE) has launched the AmbiMate MS4 multi-sensor module that looks to integrates the most popular sets of sensors that are needed for most smart building solutions.
Energy harvesting equipment sees continued upsurge in demand
Over the past three years energy harvesting equipment has witnessed an upsurge in demand driven by the increasing digitalisation as well as the growing adoption of green energy.
UltraSoC and Europractice aim to help academic institutions develop full RISC-V ASICs
UltraSoC has announced a partnership with Europractice to broaden accessibility to its open source RISC-V development tools.
TINY Bluetooth Low Energy SoC and module to connect billion of IoT devices
Dialog Semiconductor has announced the DA14531, the world’s smallest and most power-efficient Bluetooth 5.1 SoC, and the DA14531 module, that looks to simplify Bluetooth product development and enable
3D printing system used to accelerate tissue engineering research at The University of Sheffield
Formlabs, a 3D printing system manufacturer, and Dr Sam Pashneh-Tala, Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield, have developed a 3D printing technique for complex artificial blood vessels which
Smart homes in Europe and North America reached 64 million in 2018
The number smart homes in Europe and North America reached 64 million in 2018, according to a new research report from IoT analysts Berg Insight.
Researchers develop new transformative electronics system
A research team at KAIST has invented a multifunctional electronic platform that can mechanically transform its shape, flexibility, and stretchability.
Shortlist unveiled for TechWorks Awards 2019
Darktrace, Ultra Electronics, Diodes Incorporated, AVL & Codeplay are among the companies that have been shortlisted for the TechWorks Awards 2019.
Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion
Fitbit is being acquired by Google for $7.35 per share in cash. This agreement values the company at approximately $2.1 billion.
Spirent and Midlands Future Mobility establish 5G research network
Spirent Communications, a provider of test, assurance and analytics solutions for next-generation devices and networks, is significantly expanding its work with the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) a
Everspin expands Toggle MRAM product portfolio
Everspin Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) persistent memory solutions, has announced the world’s first 32Mb Toggle MRAM product.
Rambus achieves leading GDDR6 performance at 18 Gbps
Rambus, the silicon IP and chip provider, has announced that it has achieved an industry-leading 18 Gbps performance with the GDDR6 Memory PHY.
ADI acquires Test Motors
2019-10-31 06:00:10ADI acquires Test Motors
Analog Devices (ADI) has announced the acquisition of Test Motors, a company that specialises in predictive maintenance of electric motors and generators.
Tiny quantum chip developed by researchers
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have developed a quantum communication chip that is 1,000 times smaller than current quantum setups.
LED Eco Lights launches wireless LED lighting control that ‘provides 95% energy savings’
LED Eco Lights has announced a new networked wireless lighting control system that it says significantly reduces energy and maintenance costs and monitors usage.
Getac partners with pureLiFi to bring rugged LiFi devices to the market
Getac has announced that it is working with pureLiFi to evaluate the technology for design into future rugged wireless devices.
XMOS 2-mic dev kit for Alexa Voice Service qualified by Amazon
Amazon has qualified XMOS’ VocalFusion 2-mic dev kit for Alexa Voice Services.
Altran accelerates 5G deployment with Intel Technology
Mobile operators can accelerate their 5G network buildout with new integrated software framework.
Optima safety platform targets safety solutions for automotive
Optima Design Automation has unveiled two new tools for automotive design. The Optima Safety platform consists of Optima-HE and Optima-SE, both of which are based on the company’s Fault Injection Engi
CPI announces £2.3 million project for UK SMEs
CPI has announced a new project that offers flexible access to innovation facilities and expertise in commercialising products and processes in the additive manufacturing and coating industries
Achronix and BittWare launch VectorPath accelerator card
Achronix Semiconductor, a specialist supplier of FPGA-based data accelerator devices and eFPGA IP, and BittWare, a supplier of FPGA accelerator products, have unveiled a new class of FPGA accelerator
Research team develops bimodal “electronic skin”
Through the use of magnetic fields, scientists from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) and the Johannes Kepler University in Linz have developed an electronic sensor that can simultaneous
EnSilica funds growth without giving up equity
EnSilica, a bespoke chip design and supply firm, will be funding its growth without giving up equity using a £3.7m fully unsecured loan from Caple.
GlobalFoundries and TSMC settle patent disputes
GlobalFoundries and TSMC are dismissing all litigation between them as well as those that involve any of their customers.
TÜV SÜD to offer UK manufacturers post-Brexit CE certification
TÜV SÜD has secured accreditation from DANAK, the Danish accreditation authority, to ensure that it can continue to provide CE certification for UK clients after Brexit.
SEGGER Embedded Studio now supports DAP-Link
The latest release of Embedded Studio, SEGGER's cross-platform IDE, can now debug software on evaluation boards equipped with a DAP-Link.
Farnell rebrands its private label collection as Multicomp Pro
Farnell, the Development Distributor, has launched a new collection of affordable components, tools and test equipment under new brand, Multicomp Pro.
Renesas Electronics creates IoT building blocks with Microsoft Azure
Renesas Electronics has announced it is collaborating with Microsoft Azure to deliver a 'chip-to-cloud' IoT solution.
Prophesee raises $28M for its machine vision solutions
Prophesee has announced it has closed $28 million in funding, bringing its total funding to date to $68 million.
Volkswagen and NXP bring safety to European roads with rollout of communicating car technology
The new Volkswagen Golf will use NXP Semiconductors’ RoadLINK V2X communication solution.
Anglia Components inks distribution agreement with thermal management component manufacturer ABL
Anglia Components has expanded its range of thermal management components including board mount, extruded and BGA heatsinks following a new distribution agreement for the UK and Ireland with Birmingha
Researchers develop transparent electronics
A submicrometer-thin mesh of silver nanowires has been developed by researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, combining optical transparency with electrical conductivity.
Keysight Technologies unveils PathWave Test 2020 software suite
Keysight Technologies has launched the PathWave Test 2020 software suite, delivering an integrated experience for electronic manufacturers to accelerate time-to-market of their digital and wireless pl
Cadence unveils NVMe 1.4 Verification IP for high-performance computing
Cadence Design Systems is making available the industry’s first Verification IP (VIP) in support of the new NVM Express 1.4 (NVMe) protocol.
Qualcomm launches $200m 5G Investment Fund
Qualcomm has announced the launch of the Qualcomm Ventures 5G Ecosystem Fund to invest up to an aggregate of $200 million in companies building the 5G ecosystem.
£1bn Shared Rural Network plan to get 4G to 95% of UK by 2025
The government and the UK's mobile network operators – including EE, O2, Three and Vodafone – have set out a plan to achieve 95 per cent geographic 4G coverage in the UK by 2025.
New blueprint for IoT design aims to lock down security
GlobalPlatform has announced the launch of IoTopia, a comprehensive framework for IoT security.
Developers promised powerful compute resource under TensorFlow with native support for PowerVR GPUs
Imagination Technologies has announced developers working with TensorFlow will be able to target PowerVR GPUs directly thanks to newly optimised open source SYCL neural network libraries.
Updated sensAI stack delivers more accurate low power AI solutions
Lattice Semiconductor has announced a number of enhancements, as well as, new and improved application reference designs for its sensAI solutions stack.
Renesas expands access to leading-edge IP licenses
Renesas Electronics has announced expanded access to its portfolio of intellectual property (IP) licenses that will allow designers to meet a broader range of customer requirements.
Demonstration of self-driving vehicles on public roads launches in London
​The Streetwise consortium has launched a trial of the UK’s most advanced demonstration of self-driving vehicles on mixed-use public roads.
Inspiration and innovation were the order of the day at the 2019 Engineering Design Show
​Despite uncertain market conditions, last week’s Engineering Design Show provided a welcome shot of inspiration and innovation for the UK’s design engineering community, delivering a 3% increase in v
Researchers use photonics to develop low-emission internet
European scientists are using photonics to develop a low emission, 1.6 terabyte-per-second speed internet that will reduce power consumption by 50% per Gb/s.
Production shipments begin for Wi-Fi 6 MIMO antenna system
The Antenna Company, a specialist in the design of high-performance embedded antennas, has begun shipping Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) compatible MIMO antenna system designed to increase network capacity, exten
Centre develops neuroprosthetic device
Clinatec, a biomedical research centre that is working on new technological systems for the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, cancers and motor disabilities, has developed a syste
Faster and cheaper high-performance circuits
Researchers of Valencia’s Polytechnic University (UPV) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) have developed a new methodology that now makes it possible to manufacture high-performance circ
Foundries.io raises $3.5m to advance its secure operating system platform
Foundries.io, an open IoT platform company, has raised $3.5m to advance its secure operating system platform. This funding round was led by Crane Venture Partners, with participation from Backed VC.
Production shipments shipments of Wi-Fi 6 MIMO antenna system
The Antenna Company, a specialist in the design of high-performance embedded antennas, has begun shipping Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) compatible MIMO antenna system designed to increase network capacity, exten
Silicon Labs acquires Qulsar’s IEEE 1588 software and modules
Silicon Labs has acquired all IEEE 1588 precision time protocol (PTP) software and module assets from Qulsar, a provider of PTP grandmasters, gateways and other system-level synchronisation-based solu
NI announces sub THz testbed for 6G research
National Instruments (NI) HAS announced a real-time sub THz software-defined radio (SDR) for 6G research built on NI’s mmWave Transceiver System (MTS) and Virginia Diodes’ (VDI) radio heads.
Locix selects Imagination's Ensigma Wi-Fi IP for high-performance local positioning
​Imagination Technologies has announced that Locix has selected its Ensigma high-performance IEEE 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi baseband and Radio Frequency (RF) Intellectual Property (IP) for use in its Lo
SEAKR selects Rambus SerDes and Security IP for aerospace and satellite communications
Rambus, a silicon IP and chip provider, has announced that SEAKR Engineering, a provider of advanced electronics for space applications, selected the Rambus 28G Multi-protocol LR SerDes PHY and the Cr
Lattice MachXO3D Secure Control FPGA receives security certification from NIST
​Lattice Semiconductor has announced its MachXO3D Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) for secure system control has received the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cryptographic
Digital Catapult and Ericsson launch Industrial 5G Accelerator
​Digital Catapult and Ericsson have announced they will partner in a new Industrial 5G Accelerator programme to demonstrate the role of 5G in industrial settings.
Imec unveils monolithic thin-film image sensor for the SWIR range with record pixel density
Imec, a research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technology, has presented a new thin-film monolithic image sensor that captures light in the near-infrared (NIR) and short-wavelength
LoRa development packs from STMicroelectronics will help users achieve large-scale LPWAN connectivity
​STMicroelectronics has introduced two $99 ready-to-use development packs that enable users to use LoRa’s long-range, low-power wireless IoT connectivity for applications including tracking, positioni
Nu Quantum raises £650000 to make quantum communication a reality
Nu Quantum, the quantum photonics company, has closed a £650,000 pre-seed investment round to develop its technology into full prototypes over the next 18 months. The round was led by Amadeus Capital
Altium unveils improved version of the Altium Designer
Altium is looking to extend its lead in PCB design with the latest version of Altium Designer.
Zuken and CONTACT Software integrate EPD processes
CONTACT Software and Zuken are introducing a solution that enables end-to-end data and process integration across mechanical, electrical and electronic design.
LDRA joins the Arm Functional Safety Partnership program
LDRA has joined Arm’s Functional Safety Partnership Program to help drive functional safety throughout the Arm community and specifically to those application areas requiring compliance with functiona
SEGGER SystemView for RISC-V now available
SEGGER has announced the availability of real-time visualisation with SystemView for RISC-V embedded systems.
Victrex launches ultrathin film products designed for micro speakers
In a move intended to advance the design of micro speakers in various types of mobile devices, including smartphones and headphones, Victrex has announced the launch of an ultrathin APTIV DBX film pro
X-FAB adds non-volatile memory functions to its 180nm BCD-on-SOI platform
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE, the analogue/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, is making available SONOS-based Flash and embedded EEPROM on its widely implemented XT018 BCD-on-SOI platform.
Plans for South West Institute of Technology (SWIOT)
Universities, colleges and employers across the South West have signed a partnership agreement signalling a multi-million-pound investment in the region, according to an announcement from TDK.
ON Semiconductor and AImotive to collaborate on future sensor fusion hardware platforms
ON Semiconductor and AImotive, have announced that they will work together to develop prototype sensor fusion platforms for automotive applications.
Wind River AUTOSAR adaptive software ISO 26262 ASIL-D program endorsed
Wind River has announced that certification authority TÜV SÜD has endorsed an ISO 26262 ASIL-D certification program for its AUTOSAR Adaptive software platform. The software provides a foundation for
British Engineering Excellence Awards gives Automata the Grand Prix
Robotics start-up Automata has been named the winner of the Grand Prix at the 2019 British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEAs), held at The Landmark, London.
Pulsify Medical closes first-round  funding
Pulsify Medical, a digital medical technology company focused on the development of wearable ultrasound patches, announced the first closing of its seed funding round, raising € 2.6million.
Anglia signs distribution agreement with leading manufacturer Cre-sound
Anglia has significantly enhanced its range of magnetic and piezo buzzer products following the signing of a distribution agreement with Cre-sound, a global manufacturer.
Sorex launches first FBAR sensor with development kit
University of Cambridge spin-out Sorex Sensors has launched its first product based on its breakthrough sensor technology.
Prophesee joins IRT Nanoelec’s 3D Integration Program
Prophesee, the inventor of an advanced neuromorphic vision system, has joined the IRT Nanoelec consortium to help broaden the field of potential applications for 3D hybrid wafer-to-wafer bonding with
GLOBALFOUNDRIES qualifies Synopsys Fusion Design Platform on 12LP FinFET platform
Synopsys has announced that GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF) has qualified its Fusion Design Platform for its 12nm Leading-Performance (12LP) FinFET platform.
Smart solutions for the test market
Back in February Microlease and Electro Rent in Europe unified their operations as part of the move to consolidate Microlease and Livingston into Electro Rent, following their acquisition in 2017.
GLOBALFOUNDRIES brings enhanced security to 22FDX platform for connected systems
GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF), the specialty foundry, is working with Arm to offer secure system-on-chip (SoC) solutions on GF’s 22FDX platform, based on FD-SOI, for cellular IoT applications.
Analog Devices’ MeasureWare looks to revolutionise precision measurement
MeasureWare, a plug and play suite of hardware measurement kits and software studio tools has been developed by Analog Devices to provide precision measurement across multiple industries requiring pre
Arm and Green Hills Software collaborate on functional safety solutions
Green Hills Software, a leader in embedded safety and security, has announced its leading role as the only Software and Tools launch partner in Arm’s new Functional Safety Partnership Program. The col
Developing next-generation satellite communications technology
Adesto Technologies is working with the European Space Agency (ESA) through the agency’s ARTES Competitiveness and Growth (C&G) program to develop technologies for next-generation mobile satellite
NatWest unveils biometric credit card
The first biometric fingerprint credit card issued by a UK bank has begun a three-month national trial. NatWest is piloting cutting-edge, biometric fingerprint technology with 150 customers, in partne
Reseachers provide a promising  route to scalable quantum photonics
Researchers from the Photonics Research Group, an imec research group at Ghent university and MIT have announced that they have integrated single photon emitters in 2D layered materials with a Silico
Microlease sign rental agreement with Megger in Europe
Microlease, now part of the Electro Rent Group, has signed a major rental agreement in Europe with Megger.
UltraSoC unveils next-generation hardware-based cybersecurity products
UltraSoC has unveiled next-generation hardware-based cybersecurity products that can be used to detect, block and record cyber-attacks in a broad range of applications – from vehicles and factory robo
Arm enables Custom Instructions for embedded CPUs
Arm has unveiled Custom Instructions, a new feature for the Armv8-M architecture, at Arm TechCon in San Jose, California.
Lynx expands NXP MCU support for its LynxSecure Separation Kernel Hypervisor
Lynx Software Technologies, a specialist in platform software technologies, has announced that it has expanded its LynxSecure Separation Kernel Hypervisor support for Arm-based NXP Semiconductors proc
Dialog Semiconductor to acquire Creative Chips
Dialog Semiconductor is to acquire Creative Chips, a prominent supplier of Integrated Circuits (ICs) to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market.
RS Components upgrades DesignSpark PCB with high-end productivity tools
RS Components has launched DesignSpark PCB Pro, an upgraded version of its DesignSpark PCB design suite adding a wealth of productivity features.