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Vertical farming pushes the boundaries of a microclimate. But while lighting and sensors have evolved, cooling systems are almost identical to those first introduced in the 1900s. Vertical farming pushes the boundaries...

It’s well understood that the number of connected devices will grow exponentially over the coming years. The most disruptive innovation will see connectivity introduced to traditional non-wireless products, or elements of products...

We all know about the problem of plastic pollution in our rivers and oceans, but do you know where it comes from? You may be surprised.

Can ice slurry help smooth the peak demand from air conditioning systems by storing 'cold'? Air conditioning is set to become the greatest domestic energy consumer in the world, as average temperatures...

Today we are using almost all available arable land on the earth, so where to next? Vertical farming could be part of the answer, but there are some challenges to overcome before it can reach its full potential.

As major brands strive to maintain consumer relevance, innovative brands will turn to technology for a deeper understanding of their customers.

There’s a lot written about new sensors that are used in cars to make them more autonomous or safer. LIDAR, radar and externally facing cameras are often mentioned. However, in the automotive market...

Biomimetics - learning from nature. Spiders that can jump six times their body length - tough research when you're an arachnophobic engineer.

We often ask ourselves what innovation truly means. It’s an important question for any ambitions business to consider as history has shown that a revolution in technology brings far greater benefits than an evolution to a legacy technique.

Today’s machine tools are already incredibly sophisticated pieces of technology, but advances in sensing capability and machine learning will enable a step change in manufacturing processes.

As technology consultants, we know all too well that it takes a lot to turn an innovative idea into an engaging product – or, in this case, demo! – that meets the varied needs of its users. My colleague Jo Davies recently blogged...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in automotive is well established in self-driving cars.  But how far can AI stretch beyond advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and play a much wider role in enhancing...