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Students From The University of Cambridge Took Part Last Week in a Student Robot Challenge

Mar 18, 2013

Nine teams of science, maths and engineering students from the University of Cambridge took part last week in a Student Robot Challenge hosted by MathWorks. This is another example of an industry-backed initiative to encourage more ...

Tags: Electrical, Electronics

NPL Has Ruggedised Power Metrology So That It Can Be Used in The Field

Mar 18, 2013

The UK's National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has ruggedised power metrology so that it can be used in the field. Its briefcase-sized instrument, which it calls a 'digitiser', addresses a need from researchers preparing to convert national ...

Tags: Smart Grid, Consumer Electronics, Electrical, Electronics

Sigma's New 12.12 Model Topline Bike Computer Includes an Unusual Feature

Mar 18, 2013

Sigma's new 12.12 model Topline bike computer includes an unusual feature that might appeal to bike commuters: it calculates how many gallons of gas the rider has saved by using a bike instead of a car. The 12.12 model's functions also ...

Tags: Sigma bike, bike, Sigma Bike Computer

Shinola Is Ready to Start Taking Orders for Its Watches

Mar 18, 2013

Motor City startup Shinola, which sells high-end bikes, watches and leather goods made in Detroit, is ready to start taking orders for its watches, which will ship in July. The company also is showing off a one-off brass-finish steel bike ...

Tags: brass bike, bike, high-end bikes

The Light Electric Vehicle Association Is Working to Bring E-Bikes to The Event

Mar 18, 2013

The Light Electric Vehicle Association is working with organizers of DealerCamp to bring e-bikes to the event, which is being held July 25-27 in Park City, Utah. DealerCamp will feature the "LEVA E-Bike Charge," an area of the show ...

Tags: Light Electric Vehicle, bikes, electric bikes

The First QE Prize for Engineering to Five Men Whose Work Was Fundamental in Creating WWW

Mar 18, 2013

The first Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering to five men whose work was fundamental in creating the World Wide Web. Engineers Robert Kahn, Vinton Cerf, Louis Pouzin, Tim Berners-Lee and Marc Andreessen were today announced as the ...

Tags: Internet, Consumer Electronics, World Wide Web

Tektronix Says It Will Launch Its First Power Analyser Instruments in The Coming Months

Mar 18, 2013

Tektronix says it will launch its first power analyser instruments in the coming months. Supporting this move, Tektronix has implemented a technology transfer agreement which includes power analyser intellectual property, patents and ...

Tags: power analyzer, Tektronix Plans, Electrical, Electronics

A Free Box of Goodies for Girls - Know as The 'Box of OMG!' - Has Launched

Mar 18, 2013

A free box of goodies for girls - know as the 'Box of OMG!' - has launched. Described as ‘a free Birchbox for kids’, Box of Awesome for boys aims to "solve the discovery and noise problems faced by both established and new ...

Tags: awesome box, OMG box, toys

Rodney Tippit Joined Retailer Conn's as Upholstery Merchandiser

Mar 18, 2013

Industry veteran Rodney Tippit has joined furniture, electronics and appliances retailer Conn's here as upholstery merchandiser. He replaces Paula Bane, who has left the company. Tippit joins the publicly held Conn's with about 26 years ...

Tags: Furniture, Furnishing

Upcoming Skylanders Rival Disney Infinity Has Been Delayed by One Month

Mar 18, 2013

Upcoming Skylanders rival Disney Infinity has been delayed by one month. The game and figures had been due for release on Friday, June 28th in the UK, but it will now arrive on Friday, August 23rd. Furthermore, the move comes not due to ...

Tags: disney infinity, retail, toys

Jakks Pacific Is Seeing Increased Demand for Line of Fashion Dolls Inspired by New Movie

Mar 18, 2013

Jakks Pacific is seeing increased demand for its line of fashion dolls inspired by the new movie, The Great and Powerful Oz. The Tollytots division of Jakks has launched a number of 11.5-inch fashion dolls. Oz is ready for adventure, ...

Tags: jakks pacific, Tollytots division, Tollytots

MakieLab Also Picks up an Entertainment and Gaming Award

Mar 18, 2013

MakieLab also picks up an Entertainment and Gaming award. Over 100,000 digital Makie doll characters have been created to date. The news comes as creator of the 3D printed dolls, MakieLab, is honoured at the SXSW 5th Annual Accelerator ...

Tags: makielab, Digital Makie, Gaming

Finnish Exports Were 6.5% Higher Than The Reference Figure for The Year Before

Mar 18, 2013

Finnish exports of softwood lumber and planed products in December 2012 were 6.5% higher than the reference figure for the year before at a total of 526,000 m3 after a reduction of almost 3% had been recorded for the previous month. Exports ...

Tags: Construction, Decoration, softwood lumber

Mentor Believes It Is Now Possible Implement Thermal Analysis of Chips and PCBs

Mar 18, 2013

Mentor Graphics believes it is now possible implement thermal analysis of chips and PCBs at an early stage in the engineering design flow. The company aims to make thermal analysis of components, PCBs and enclosures part of the engineer's ...

Tags: Electrical, Electronics, PCBs

ToyNews Has Bolstered Its Editorial Team with The Appointment of Rob Hutchins

Mar 18, 2013

Rob Hutchins will also work for sister website Licensing.biz. ToyNews has bolstered its editorial team with the appointment of Rob Hutchins as staff writer. He boasts experience with Essex Life Magazine and Epping Forest Guardian, and ...

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