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Nanoporous Material Could Make Wearable Tech that Keeps You Cool

Nanoporous Material Could Make Wearable Tech that Keeps You Cool

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a low-cost plastic material which keeps the wearer much cooler than the conventional textiles.


News Oct 17, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
What Is RoHS and Why Is It Important?

What Is RoHS and Why Is It Important?

RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) is a piece of legislation created by the EU to reduce the harmful effects of dangerous substances to people and the environment. Here's why it's important!


News Oct 16, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
What Does It Mean for an Electronic Device to Be Waterproof?

What Does It Mean for an Electronic Device to Be Waterproof?

A brief overview of the IP Code for waterproofing and dust proofing devices, with some information on NEMA enclosure types.


News Oct 15, 2016 by Dylan Wadler
World’s Third-Largest ISP Attacked by Botnet of 100,000 IoT Devices

World’s Third-Largest ISP Attacked by Botnet of 100,000 IoT Devices

The world's third-largest internet service provider, OVH, was attacked by hackers at the end of last month.


News Oct 14, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
Retro Teardown: Super Speak & Spell

Retro Teardown: Super Speak & Spell

In this Retro Teardown, we will be tearing down the Super Speak & Spell produced by Texas Instruments in the early 1990s.


News Oct 13, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Could Cornell’s New Super-Material Make Electronics 100 Times Greener?

Could Cornell’s New Super-Material Make Electronics 100 Times Greener?

Researchers at Cornell University have engineered a new magnetic material that could potentially make electronics 100 times “greener”. Could this (finally) be the dawn of room-temperature superconductors?


News Oct 12, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: Vehicle Backup Sensor

Teardown Tuesday: Vehicle Backup Sensor

What's inside of a car backup sensor? Find out in this teardown!


News Oct 11, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Engineer Spotlight: Flite Test’s Chad Kapper on Drones, Rotor Riot, and Accidental STEM Education

Engineer Spotlight: Flite Test’s Chad Kapper on Drones, Rotor Riot, and Accidental STEM Education

AAC's Jeremy Lee corresponded with Chad Kapper—founder of Flite Test and Rotor Riot—to gather insights on drones, engaging people on YouTube, flying at Chernobyl, and more.


News Oct 10, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
Developing Sensors to Detect Deadly Explosives

Developing Sensors to Detect Deadly Explosives

Researchers are trying to commercialize TATP detection sensors as soon as possible.


News Oct 09, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
New Technology Powers Drones Wirelessly

New Technology Powers Drones Wirelessly

Research from the Imperial College of London powers drones without weighing them down with batteries.


News Oct 09, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
Are 3D-Printed Electronic Components the Real Deal?

Are 3D-Printed Electronic Components the Real Deal?

Optomec recently demonstrated their 3D printing technology at Sensors Midwest in Rosemont, IL. What are printed electronics and what is the Aerosol system?


News Oct 07, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Wireless Power Transmission of Solar Energy from Space

Wireless Power Transmission of Solar Energy from Space

Learn about possible methods for transmitting space-harvested solar energy back to Earth.


News Oct 06, 2016 by Amos Kingatua
An Introduction to Harvesting Solar Energy from Space

An Introduction to Harvesting Solar Energy from Space

An introduction to the concept of harvesting solar energy from space.


News Oct 05, 2016 by Amos Kingatua
Can Kano 2 Get Kids into Electrical Engineering Project Development?

Can Kano 2 Get Kids into Electrical Engineering Project Development?

Kano has taken DIY educational computer kits to a new level with their Kano 2 on Kickstarter.


News Oct 05, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: Travel Wi-Fi Router

Teardown Tuesday: Travel Wi-Fi Router

In this Teardown Tuesday we are to take a look at a portable Wi-Fi router and USB battery pack.


News Oct 04, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Intel’s Next IoT Development Board: The Intel Joule 570x

Intel’s Next IoT Development Board: The Intel Joule 570x

Intel has a new powerful IoT development kit with impressive specs and video applications.


News Oct 01, 2016 by Dylan Wadler
The End of the Age of MOSFETs? Carbon Nanotubes Finally Outperform Silicon in Transistors

The End of the Age of MOSFETs? Carbon Nanotubes Finally Outperform Silicon in Transistors

Research published earlier this month benchmarks a new carbon nanotube (CNT) transistor performing with a current 1.9 times higher than state-of-the-art silicon counterparts.


News Sep 30, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
The Affordable LiDAR Movement—Researchers Aim to Drastically Reduce Sensor Costs

The Affordable LiDAR Movement—Researchers Aim to Drastically Reduce Sensor Costs

As of today, we are always looking to innovate our products as well as create new ones to make things more simplistic. Whether it be fully autonomous vehicles, agriculture, or marine surveying, companies are engineering a more efficient and cost-effective LiDAR systems to make these a reality.


News Sep 29, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
Retro Teardown: The ZX Spectrum

Retro Teardown: The ZX Spectrum

In this Retro Teardown, we will look at the most iconic computer of British History—the ZX Spectrum!


News Sep 29, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
ORNL Is Developing Methods to Recover Rare Earth Magnets from Used Hard Drives

ORNL Is Developing Methods to Recover Rare Earth Magnets from Used Hard Drives

Researchers have designed a process to recover rare earth magnets made using neodymium from used hard drives.


News Sep 28, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar