Analysis
Women in Tech: underpaid, underrepresented, and underfunded
Web Summit has released its fifth global Women in Tech report, revealing ongoing challenges for women in the industry. The findings highlight that women in tech continue to face issues related to pay, representation, and funding.
Robot growth in Europe outpaces Asia and North America
The new World Robotics report recorded a new peak of 92,393 industrial robot installations in Europe in 2023.
More needed to improve STEM career guidance in schools
Hundreds of thousands more people need to pursue STEM careers in the coming years if the UK is to meet its net zero targets and achieve sustainable growth.
Haptics technology market to grow to $7.1bn by 2035
IDTechEx’s new report, “Haptics 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets, Players”, predicts the market for haptics technologies to reach $7.1B by 2035, representing a CAGR of 4.4% from 2024 to 2035.
eBook shines spotlight on motor control
Mouser Electronics has released a new eBook offering a deep dive into motor control.
EV batteries are expected to outlast life of vehicle
Geotab has released new data that indicates EV batteries will now be able to last 20 years or more.
70% of leaders prioritise GenAI for data, half expect ROI doubling in three years
A new MIT SMR Connections report sponsored by ThoughtSpot, the AI-powered analytics company, explores how early adopters of generative AI for analytics are gaining a significant competitive edge, with many already experiencing positive results, and a majority seeing significant returns from their investments.
75% of world’s battery supply chain violates forced labour laws
Lithium-ion batteries are at the heart of the transition from fossil fuels, but fundamental supply chain changes are needed to eliminate forced labour abuses.
Enabling lower cost EVs through electric motor development
The electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow; however, its growth has slowed significantly in Europe and the US in the first half of 2024.
72% of UK firms turn to AI and upskilling amidst £275M loss
Seventy-two percent of companies are lacking the necessary talent in key areas like AI, data analytics, and cyber security - up from 69% in 2023, according to a new report from Docusign’s ‘Digital Maturity Report’ 2024.