Laser breakthrough rewrites the rules of photonics manufacturing

Technology promises to slash costs and accelerate progress in quantum computing, medical diagnostics and optical communications A new technology created by Heriot-Watt University is poised to upend one of the most stubborn bottlenecks in modern manufacturing. FreeForm Photonics is set to commercialise a laser-based process that builds alignment directly into optical glass components, removing the […]

Continue Reading

E-Invoicing: A modernisation moment

By Marcin Pichur, Regional Vice President Sales at DocuWare. Europe is moving decisively toward fully digital trade processes, and traditional paper‑based invoicing is being phased out. For businesses operating in the UK and Ireland, the timeline for this transition is now firmly set. In the UK, April 2029 is the confirmed deadline that finance and […]

Continue Reading

New AI Platform Slashes Competitor Intelligence Costs for UK Businesses

As UK businesses enter critical H2 planning cycles, a groundbreaking AI research platform launches today to deliver enterprise-grade competitive intelligence at a fraction of traditional costs. Clientintel.ai transforms how businesses, agencies, investors and analysts monitor competitor activities, turning weeks of research into minutes of validated insight. Clientintel.ai removes the fluff and delivers actionable intelligence that […]

Continue Reading

PTC launches Windchill AI Assistant to help manufacturers navigate data complexity and boost productivity

London-based PTC has announced the release of Windchill AI Assistant, a new artificial intelligence (AI) capability built in its Windchill® product lifecycle management (PLM) solution. This new capability introduces generative AI into Windchill via a natural language chat interface, making it easier for users to find, understand, and work with critical product information already stored […]

Continue Reading

Programmable Logic Redefined for Simpler, Smarter, Fully Integrated Designs

Engineers designing timing‑critical systems for motor control, industrial automation and automotive safety applications often face challenges with latency and unpredictable software execution. To help address these challenges without adding the cost and complexity of multichip designs, Microchip Technology  is expanding its Configurable Logic Block (CLB)–based microcontroller (MCU) portfolio. The PIC16F13276 and PIC18-Q35 families combine Complex […]

Continue Reading

Laser cleaning arrives in UK after WEP investment

Wolverhampton Electro Plating (WEP) has become the first metal finisher in the UK to invest in groundbreaking new laser technology for cleaning and pre-treatment of parts. WEP, part of the Anochrome Group, has taken delivery of a SLCR Lasertechnik LAMA™ machine, which effectively cleans nuts, bolts and parts in bulk prior to coating without the […]

Continue Reading

Yokogawa optical spectrum analyser proves essential to the characterisation of advanced lasers for quantum computing applications at Vexlum

The promise of quantum computing could extend the potential of digital technology far beyond the capabilities of today’s conventional computers. However, ensuring that quantum computing fulfil its potential requires the deployment of special lasers able to keep emissions at an accurate wavelength in the visible or near-infrared (NIR) spectrums. With such lasers becoming increasingly complex […]

Continue Reading

ByteSnap Design unveils EN 18031-1 security compliance tool

New EN 18031-1 assessment bridges RED compliance and upcoming CRA deadlines  ByteSnap Design, an electronic product design and software consultancy, has unveiled an assessment tool to streamline compliance with EN 18031-1 under the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) and support readiness for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). While EN 18031-1 has been mandatory since August […]

Continue Reading

OMRON 1500V relays for pre-charge save space and cut BOM in energy storage systems and EV fast-chargers

OMRON Electronic Components Europe is extending its contactor-replacement relay portfolio with the G9KJ to save weight and cost in high-voltage energy storage systems and electric-vehicle fast chargers. With 25A make current and 5A carry (0A break) current, the compact PCB-mount relays have ratings optimized for pre-charging circuits at DC-link voltage up to 1500V. As pre-charge […]

Continue Reading

Menlo Micro MM5627: First Fully Integrated, Highly Configurable 80 Gbps Differential DP3T Switch for Advanced AI Device Validation

Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro), a leader in high-performance switches, has announced the MM5627, the first switch in its category to combine 80 Gbps performance with high configurability, integrated DP3T logic, and fully integrated on-chip components. Designed for high-speed test and validation of AI GPUs, CPUs, and advanced semiconductor ICs, the MM5627 enables customers to route, […]

Continue Reading