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A robotic design competition for the UK’s school children, based on an on-line game, has been launched by the government’s UK Robotics & Autonomous Systems Network (UK-RAS Network) and educational publishers Twinkl. The School Robot Competition invites children aged between 8 and 14 (upper KS2-KS3) to design a robot that can move across Mars and complete various tasks and challenges on the ...
GSPK Circuits’ PCB manufacturing facility in Boroughbridge Yorkshire has been certified to the EN9100:2018 quality management. “This certification to the international aircraft, space and defence quality standard signifies GSPK Circuits ongoing commitment to meeting and exceeding industry requirements for aerospace related products for both civil and military markets,” said the firm. EN9100:2018, managed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG), is ...
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has concluded that it can cope with any risks associated with using Huawei switchgear in UK 5G networks, reports the FT. The decision could have an effect on other countries which are considering whether to ban Huawei from bidding for 5G contracts. The FT quotes a source as saying: “Other nations can make the ...
Yorkshire-based Contract Production Ltd (CPL) has acquired its current head office and production facilities in Pickering North Yorkshire, and expanded into a third adjoining unit almost doubling its work space. The firm produces a range of sub-contract electronic products and PCB assemblies. Its shareholders purchased 9,600 sq ft, spread across the three units on the Thornton Road Industrial estate, investing ...
Diodes Inc has bought the old Natsemi fab at Greenock
Dyson is to become legally head-quartered in Singapore where the company is to build its electric car, Sir James, who owns 100% of the company, big supporter of Brexit but the company says the move to Singapore has nothing to do with that e UK leaving the E.U. Last October, Singapore signed a free trade agreement with the E.U. The ...
The 4G/5G spectrum auction raised £1.36 billion, which was more than expected.
