Jack Portley
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Jack is a Digital Content Writer at Distrelec. He studied Journalism at University of Central Lancashire, specialising in Print Journalism. During the course he gained experience in working for major national organisations, such as The Independent and BBC. His interests include digitalisation and technology trends. In his spare time, Jack likes to play football, learn languages and attend live music events.
Transportation in the Age of Climate Change
The worldwide transportation industry significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, which makes it a significant climate change contributor.…
5 Emerging Agri-Tech Trends
As the worldwide population grows, it becomes more difficult to feed the world. The global population is expected…
The Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Consumer Electronics
You may have seen autonomous vehicles in futuristic films or video games, but in a decade or so,…
How Technology is Driving the Growth of Renewable Energy in Developing Countries
Advancements in technology are helping to drive the growth of renewable energy sources and uses in developing countries…
Is There Still a STEM Gender Gap in 2023?
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) fields have long been dominated by men, but over the last few…
Cobots: Reviving the Human Element of Industrial Activity
Collaborative robots – or cobots as they are more commonly referred to – are a perfect example of…
Emerging Trends and Challenges for Power Electronics in Electric Vehicles
According to IDTechEx, a provider of independent market research, the demand for electric vehicle (EV) power electronics will…
Celebrate 50 Years of Distrelec with Us
This year Distrelec celebrates its 50th birthday and to mark the occasion we’ve gathered some information and vintage…
Introducing the DIN Rail Power Supplies from MEAN WELL
MEAN WELL is an international company established in Taiwan which has 245 authorised distributors across the globe, selling…
‘Solder on the Go’ with Weller
When working away from the workbench, in the field or at a remote location, you’ll likely need to…