Guidelines for a KTP starting work with an SME (KTP induction guidance)
Why do KTP (knowledge transfer partnerships) developments get stuck in development? The answer is in all in a word: experience. Smooth development is underpinned by management of the experience, abilities, and limitations of all those involved. This is widely understood, but problems can occur with academic KTPs because their attributes are often misunderstood, and in extreme […]
Design Blackmail – complicated design IP withheld by stealth
Are you getting all your IP on completion of your project/design? The data and information necessary to guarantee ownership and transferability of new product IP is so complex that it is easy for clients to find themselves without this data via either omission or even commission error on the part of the product designers/companies. Withholding […]
Using Cost of Delay rather that Pseudo KPIs to drive development
The Problem Product development is emotionally exhausting, financially terrifying, and so fraught with conflict and risk that it is a wonder anyone wants to do it. This may seem over-negative, but it unfortunately does cover the experience of many. Experts offer panaceas but rarely are they of practical use? Many of the issues lie in the […]
EMC – Electromagnetic Compatibility
What’s EMC about? Applus 3C is the Test House that we recommend. We’ve tested directly with Applus multiple times and haven’t found better service. EMC stands for electromagnetic compatibility. Any product with electronics in it can either cause other electrical devices to falter/fail or be affected by other devices. The protection clients have against this […]
KTP Induction Program
Previous KTP Article leads to KTP Induction Program A previous article covering issues with KTP development received such strong support via Linked In that it has spawned this article. One of the responders suggested that a finely tuned induction program for KTPs could alleviate issues. Because every company is different, a one size fits all […]
Electronics Design
Affiliation (Where to go?) If you need electronics design, i.e., design of PCBs and electronics to control a product, then the Electronics Machine is almost certainly the right place to go. Even if we can’t service your needs, we are certain to know someone who can. Click below to arrange a chat with us, or […]
Problematic KTPs (knowledge transfer partnership)
Why do KTP (knowledge transfer partnerships) developments get stuck in development? The answer is in all in a word: experience. Smooth development is underpinned by management of the experience, abilities, and limitations of all those involved. This is widely understood, but problems can occur with academic KTPs because their attributes are often misunderstood, and in extreme […]
Optimal Solar Energy Use Device
Market In these days of sensitivity about both the wallet and the climate, the electronics for a product that optimises use of solar power such that none is wasted and unnecessary and uneconomic dumping of energy on the grid is very much needed. This product delivers this, and its electronics were developed via the EM. […]
Drowning Detection Wearable Device
Market A drowning detection device in the consumer market for wearable safety devices. It has application in sport too. The entire application was developed by the EM. Most people drown in rivers, streams and the oceans, but tragically 2 or 3 children are drowned in public swimming pools in the UK each year. The essence […]
How is Controlled Impedance Guaranteed in PCB Manufacturing?
What’s the issue? Transmission of high frequency signals on PCBs requires skilled design techniques that determine the impedance (characteristic) on PCBs. Transmission will not be effective – or fail – if this isn’t done when signals have high frequency. The design element associated with this is not covered here: it is assumed that the design […]
